How quickly does mold cause health problems?
During the past couple weeks, we’ve blogged about how quickly mold can spread. Another common question is how long people have until mold exposure makes them sick. Unfortunately, there’s no one set answer or range of answers for this. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published this guide on the health effects of mold that can shed some light on the topic. This guide is meant for doctors, so we’ll pull out few useful points.
August 25, 2010
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What can NAMP do for you?
On our homepage, we proudly state that we’re a member of the National Association of Mold Professionals (NAMP). It’s a relationship that’s extremely beneficial for us and can benefit you as well. Here’s how.
August 18, 2010
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Duct hunting for mold
If you visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Mold Resources Web site, you’ll find information on duct cleaning as a method for dealing with mold. It actually is quite useful because it goes beyond mold investigation and remediation and looks at other supposed benefits of duct cleaning and gives advice on choosing a good inspector. At Advance Mold Remediation, we know a thing or two about duct cleaning and believe this is a worthwhile site that consumers should use to avoid unscrupulous duct cleaning companies.
July 26, 2010
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Moldy foreclosed homes
While the housing crisis has been a nightmare for many, it’s presented other with the opportunity of purchasing a cheap foreclosed home. However, it’s not always all good news for these buyers. Lurking in these discounted homes can be hidden problems that can quickly eat up the money their saving. An an article in Popular Mechanics listed mold as the top problem home buyers should look for when considering a foreclosed home.
July 23, 2010
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Toxic mold suits cost landlords
Calling all landlords! Ignoring mold problems in your properties could cost you millions. Our last post talked about the medical problems common indoor molds can cause. If your tenants suffer from these problems, they can take legal action against you and win.
June 24, 2010
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Avoid a Mold Allergy with these tips!
Summer is here, which unfortunately means, so is mold! These next 3 months are considered the hottest months of the year in Maryland and surrounding seasonal areas. They are going to not only equal pool time, cookouts, vacations and great fun, but they may also include the growth of excess mold.
June 8, 2010
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Why is a Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification important?
Advanced Mold Remediation is certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration and we think you should know exactly what this is and what it means in terms of the quality, experience and guaranteed satisfaction from accredited professionals.
June 5, 2010
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Water Restoration
How Can I Repair all that Damage? Water damage cannot only be detrimental to your home but also to your bank account. Restoring a home is done through the following process, first remove all the excess water, drying all equipment and flooring so no further damage will occur during the clean up process. Second it [...]
June 2, 2010
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Mold Remediation
What is Mold Remediation?
Mold remediation is the process of removing cleaning up mold found in an indoor environment. While many people think that simply spraying and cleaning themselves with chlorine bleach will solve the problem of a mold infestation, the truth is that the EPA has not approved the use of chlorine bleach to kill mold.
May 24, 2010
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