Dry Ice – Modern Cure for Mold?

Looks like there is a new remedy when it comes to mold remediation. There are now companies that are using dry ice as a way to combat mold. Very interesting! The dry ice method is said to be more effective in the removal of mold and mildew, as well as being easier to get in hard to reach places to get rid of the mold. To find out more about this process, go to http://www.afestlouis.org/Mold_Remediation.htm#START

Need Answers to Your Mold Questions?

You probably have lots of questions about mold. Wondering what it is? When to be concerned? How to get rid of it? Here’s some great commonly asked questions and the answers you need.

What Causes Mold to Grow?

What mold is

What is Toxic Mold? 

This is just a few of the questions and answers, check out the site’s entire Q&A Forum for a complete list of questions and answers available.

Mold Grows in Unusual Places

Mold is a tough little fungus. It will look for any opportunity to latch on and grow. Sources of moisture need to be found and eliminated to stop mold before it grows or halt growth that has already occurred. Here’s an interesting article about mold actually growing in a school’s computer lab! Wow, didn’t see that one coming. Obviously parents and administrators were very concerned about the situation. The school is taking steps to halt the problem and most importantly find the source of the moisture.

Updated Mold Information Site

Need more information on toxic black mold including how to spot it and how to get rid of it? Black Mold Remediation has just the information you’re looking for in a new renovated web site. The newly remodeled site features tips articles and a great Question and Answer forum to answer all your questions about black mold remediation for your home. Check it out here. You’re sure to find everything you need to know there about toxic black mold.

Mold Costs More Than Just Your Health

So, if it wasn’t bad enough to have to consider all the health risks of mold, have you ever stopped to think about the other expenses associated with a mold problem? From damaging personal items such as furniture, mementos, carpet, you also have to consider other costs to your home. First, there’s drywall, and don’t forget the insulation behind it. If carpets become moldy, they’ll have to be replaced as well. Furthermore, all of this assumes you’re doing the cleanup yourself. What if you can’t do the cleanup because you’re allergic to mold or the infestation is just too big for you to handle? These are just some things to keep in mind. As an example, here’s an article about how a mold problem ended up costing a school system millions of dollars:
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061218/NEWS02/612180305/1007

While your problem wouldn’t likely end up that expensive, it just goes to show you how bad it can get.

Mold Prevention

Controlling humidity in your home is a great way to prevent mold from growing in your home. I found that if you control the humidity and keep it at a level of about 50% and under, that it is hard for mold to germinate and grow.

 

The use of dehumidifiers is a great action step to control the atmosphere in your home. A great website to find some tips on preventing mold is at http://www.toxic-black-mold-info.com/prevent.htm.

 

This site offers some great advice on mold prevention.

The Many Faces of Mold

You’ve most likely heard of toxic black mold. But, did you know that mold doesn’t necessarily have to be black to be harmful to you? Particularly if you are allergic to mold, and even if you aren’t, many molds have the potential to make people sick. In fact, prolonged exposure to high amounts of mold can make an otherwise healthy person develop an allergic reaction. So, maybe you’re wondering what mold might look like? Here’s a couple of pages I found with a variety of different molds and how they may appear in your home:

http://www.moldnews.net/search.htm

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/imagegallery5.html

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/imagegallery6.html

Sniffing Out Mold

There’s a new tool to aid in mold detection. Here’s a great article about Zena a dog certified to detect toxic molds. http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/sited/story/html/265399 Her innate instincts and keen sense of smell make her a perfect weapon in the fight against mold. Mold detecting dogs are not very common, there are only about 20 in the entire United States. The great thing about dogs are they can find mold that a human wouldn’t be able to see or smell. The handler will then take a sample and have it analyzed at a lab to confirm which type of mold it is. If you’re concerned about mold in your home and one of these dogs are available in your area, it’s worth looking into.

Hello world, Goodbye Mold!

Welcome to my blog about black mold. Mold is not only unsightly but can be dangerous to you and your family’s health. I’ll be looking for good resources and tips to share with you here to detect and get rid of mold in your home. Keep checking back each week for some good information and insights.