You might say that mold gets a bad rap. Take a look at mold spores under a microscope and they look like something from a bad sci-fi movie. Yes, whether up close and personal, or from a distance on a home surface, molds are nasty to look at and cause destruction and illness. But, molds do have a kinder, gentler side that benefits humans and the environment in many ways. Benefits of Mold From life-saving drugs to food, mold is helpful to people and the environment. Naturally, it's easy to … [Read more...]

You breathe in...you breathe out. Breathing clean and healthy air is something most people take for granted. However, sometimes the very air that sustains life can be harmful. Even air that seems clean, without odors or signs of impurity, can be misleading. Mold and other airborne particles can be microscopic and invisible to the naked eye. And, what you can't see may be what harms you. Even though mold can take on different forms and colors, everyone knows what it looks like when they see … [Read more...]

Identifying mold in a home or business seems like a pretty straightforward task. However, there are thousands of different types of mold and not all have the appearance you would expect. Both molds and mildew are types of fungi and both are related to moisture problems. But, they have different appearances. What you may think is dust, dirt, or cobwebs may actually be mildew or mold. Not all are hazardous, but to the untrained eye it is difficult to know the difference. When you think of mold, … [Read more...]