Fighting a mold problem is an inconvenience and expense. Once you begin fighting a mold problem it take times time to resolve. You want to get on with your normal life and the problem can get old really quick. But, you know it must be done, and done right. How do you know when you're finished with the clean-up? How can you be sure the problem won't return? In a DIY clean-up project, determining when mold has been sufficiently cleaned and controlled is difficult. The decision must be based on … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Tips For Getting Mold Out Of Clothes (And Few Other Things)
This is a problem that too often gets overlooked when dealing with a mold infestation. The big job, the work of getting the mold out of your home, and out of the air…that’s what gets the lion’s share of the attention, but unless you’ve got the cash to just replace your entire wardrobe, the smaller stuff matters too. Besides, you may be faced with a situation where you don’t have a larger problem with mold, but you left some sweaty clothing in the hamper, and by the time you pulled them out … [Read more...]
Product Review – GermGuardian AC4100 3-1 HEPA Air Purifier
What It’s For In other articles, we’ve talked about how important it is to utilize some kind of air filtration and purification technology if you have historically had, or are at risk for having mold issues. Whatever size you get, and whatever form the ultimately take, their purpose is the same. The air in your home gets routed through these devices where it is cleaned and filtered before being returned back into the room, minus all the airborne particles (including mold spores, dust mites, pet … [Read more...]
Alternaria 411
Alternaria molds are some of the most common outdoor molds during the summer and fall months. When they are present indoors, it's because they have been brought in on produce or in the air. If testing indicates a higher mold concentration indoors than outdoors, a mold problem is a concern. Once established, the mold will grow quickly over a period of about five days. It has a flat, downy or fuzzy appearance. Typically it is dark in color and may range from gray, brown or black. Preferring the … [Read more...]