Mycotoxins: The secret cause of mold health problems
If you’ve researched molds and the health problems you’ve caused, you may have encountered the term “mycotoxin” and wondered what a mycotoxin is. You can find a lengthy explanation here, but we wanted to summarize it for you.
September 2, 2010
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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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6 tips for avoiding mold
At Advance Mold Remediation, we stand ready to help eliminate any mold problem that develops in your home or office. However, the best option for homeowners is to avoid mold growth in the first place. The main thing to remember about mold is that it needs a damp environment to grow, so we wanted to offer some suggestions for reducing moisture and humidity in your home courtesy of the Environmental Protections Agency’s (EPA’s) Web site.
August 8, 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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Mold hide and seek
Have you checked your house for signs of mold? If not, check out earlier post to learn what you should be looking for. Of course the problem is, many of these signs indicate only that you could have mold. Often you don’t see the mold itself, and it’s difficult to check the place where there’s an indication of mold. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a page dedicated to this “hidden mold.”
July 16, 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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Law Suits Against Landlords Regarding Mold In Tenants
Two Women in Delaware Two women in Delaware were awarded $1.04 million because their landlord failed to fix leaks which led to mold in the residence, as well as claimed health issues as a result. Desert State Claims Rise Even Faster In desert states such as Arizona and New Mexico, the number of mold claims [...]
June 23, 2010
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Common indoor molds
Mold is everywhere: inside, outside, upstairs, downstairs, in the dark, in the light. Certain types of mold though thrive particularly well in indoor spaces and pose a threat to people occupying these buildings. Let’s run down a few of the most common indoor molds listed on Mold-Info.net that need to be eliminated.
June 20, 2010
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