remodeling bathroom for a healthy and clean home
After living in this house for coming nine years, we feel that it’s about time to remodel our bathroom ... , there are other types of mold that are considered toxic. Unfortunately, due to the moisture that can be found inside most bathrooms, black, toxic mold can be found in thousands of bathrooms [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 09:54:14
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The Green Truth #2
Myth: Natural cleaners don’t disinfect. Truth: Natural cleaners are highly effective in the bathroom and kitchen, ... , nontoxic disinfectant that can be wiped right off. Housefold vinegar can also take care of mold in the bathroom, killing off 82% of mold strains. For tougher mold problems mix two teaspoons of tea tree [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:00:00
Black Mold Removal
A little over a year ago, we had our bathroom completely renovated ... taken apart. Black Mold Removal from Water Restoration 911 does exactly this type of thing ... it was filled with nasty black mold. It was such an old bathroom — we were sooo ready to get rid [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 01:18:34
In which I become a butch contractor
Occasionally, I take off the cook's apron and put on the contractor's apron. Today, I wore both ... , with bathroom cleaner and Lysol Mold & Mildew remover ... , we have an issue with getting moisture out of that bathroom easily. So all this leads to mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 04:52:00
Bathroom Cleaning tips
Remove mold and mildew from the grout between your bathroom tiles ... that grungy look? Time to bring in the Epsom salt. Mix it in equal parts with liquid dish detergent, then dab it onto the offending area and start scrubbing. The Epsom salt works with the detergent to scrub [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 03:34:00
Binghamton, NY - well, sorta
We arrived in Binghamton on Wednesday, to a filthy apartment with a wrecked bathroom and black mold growing in a number of places. Black mold is the toxic stuff, for those of you who aren't up on your molds (I know I wasn't ... she summoned up to begin cleaning and painting (who were also appalled at the mold) were also [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:11:00
Taking the Good with the Bad
I've been pretty stressed for a while now and as you can tell it has been built up. That last post was right after a breakdown I had ( ... on a cleaning supply shopping spree(Well...not really, but bought a few things). I FINALLY found a product ... my bathroom of ALMOST all the mold and yucky stuff while I organized my closet, cleaned the mold off [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 01:52:00
Zoe's book montage
My poor blog is getting thick with dust and cobwebs from neglect. I would like to start updating at least once a week. That’s my goal ... streets, broken umbrellas, multi-colored leaves, my puppy, the black mold growing in the bathroom ... . Tell me, is one symptom of a break-up spontaneous outbreaks of Tourette’s (i.e. Pass the salt, jerk [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 05:42:52
B Never Too Busy to be Beautiful
Hi! It was very warm yesterday and today as well! The high is 66F (19C)!!! But the temp will drop down to high 48F (9C) tomorrow :( ... , so they are my taste! Thanks!!!Well, speaking of the professional bathroom cleaning, it was great! Now our bathroom is almost brand new. No mold or water stain! My boyfriend was surprised, too, because [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:30:00
Winter Project #3
So today's project will go along nicely with the painting I need to do.Fix this wall.That would be my bathroom wall ... mold, and then grew. I don't have the money to buy more drywall, instead, I have a better idea.Those of you that live in mobile homes may have had this problem, some eejit puts the toilet paper [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 12:10:00
Cleaning and Stain Removal for Bachelors
Date: 2008-07-01 17:48:28
MeMe, because I’ve got nothing else
Seen at knitv.com: 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? The main character of a romance novel my mother read when she was a teenager. 2 ... ? The guy from housing who is going to check out the Killer Mold I’ve got in the bathroom. It’ ... talking to her rawhide 22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple, black, or red [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 17:58:25
Nature Books For Kids
I spent a chunk of my afternoon sitting in the waiting room of a very green ear, nose, and throat specialist who was checking out a family member's hearing. I'd brought a library book ... to learning natural ways to keep mold from growing in my bathroom, I discovered that Audubon Magazine [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 00:01:05
interview #12
interview with SIAN CUMMINSif you were going to create an male 'avatar' in the online interactive game 'Second Life', ... at such a spiritual low that my pathetic martial skills would prove deadly. Now I am powerless.how can i cure the mold on my bathroom ceiling (it keeps coming back)?You should ask ‘how can I mould The Cure [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 20:38:00
Discovering Unwanted Molds Through Mold Inspection
Date: 2008-12-28 18:00:04
Dinner At Eight...
Above: Dinner at eight... well... not exactly. More like 11:30. Even as kids, we never really ate early ... not inhaling black mold spores, but the bathroom is a little stark and lacking personality. So I'm ... to get soaking wet and mold to grow behind the paint and tiles. The landlord hired contractors to rip [more...]
Date: 2008-08-10 00:57:00
Greener Products for Home Improvement
New Renewable or Reusable Materials Available © Patricia Faulhaber Thinking of doing some home improvement in the near future? ... have the worry of supporting mold growth when used in bathrooms and basements. Check ... with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards certification. This certification assures [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 00:19:51
Ah, the day after.
I should have relaxed. Instead, I cleaned like a maniac because at 9:00 a.m ... puzzle, I saw the notice we'd received on Christmas Eve about apartment inspections occurring ... agreement or because they'd discover massive amounts of mold in our bathroom but because [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 04:45:00
Hospitality-Industry.com | News | Ideal Green Hotel Guestrooms
Ideal Green Hotel Guestrooms Tell-a-Friend Hotel guests and clients are driving the greening of the hotel industry ... products and HVAC filters changed appropriately •Houseplant to help clean indoor air •Washable glasses ... that can encourage mold and mildew •Recycled bathroom paper products •Ceiling fan •Newspaper on request [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 12:27:09
interview #11
interview with SALLY COOKplease describe an 'online interactive elderly cat' ... us all the time every day. they can cause negative health effects like mood swings and memory impairment ... the mold in my bathroom? (it's all over the ceiling. i cleaned it off once and it came back again [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 14:38:00
Mold & Mildew Fixer-Upper
I had the joy of previewing this delightful bank-owned foreclosure home in south Phoenix. It was hard to decide which photo to place first ... ) will do no repairs or remediation. There is no way this home would qualify for FHA financing. mold mildew health ... . Because of health concerns for buyers, mold and mildew becomes a priority. The bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 15:20:03
Black Mold Triggers Possible MS Symptoms?
Q: Hi Dr Evans! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and love it! ... said its probably allergies but my sinuses are completely clear and I have never had allergies to anything. I have however recently noticed a good amount of black mold all over the bathroom ceilings [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 18:44:03
Twisted, Sister
Twisted, Sister January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments Here’s a unique approach to a front wall. [ ... twisted fence columns curb appeal bad MLS photos ugly home house Phoenix real estate A horrible attempt at sponge painting. Makes it look like there’s tons of mold and mildew in the bathroom [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 18:25:12
interview #5
interview with SARA CROWLEYwhat did you do yesterday? ... -schoolteacher's stare. One look and he'd keel over.how can i cure the mold on my bathroom ceiling (it keeps coming back)?I would think Dettol Mould and Mildew Remover would possibly work? It sorted my bath [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 19:42:00
Dookie
Date: 2008-11-13 14:14:00
Okay Okay…
November 19, 2008 Ramblings So after I read Jenn’s blog I guess I must give an update on life ... we found mold in our basement and bathroom. It ended up that all of those are symptoms of toxic mold. Long [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 22:06:05
Basic Housekeeping – Cleaning Tile & Grout
Time to clean the bathroom? Perhaps not your favorite chore, but a necessary one ... up between floor tiles. If you keep your bathroom as dry as can be, mold and mildew will be less ... . The task is frequently made more difficult because of the effects of water or moisture. Mildew [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 16:57:06
Things on Tuesday
Red Light Despite being disappointed by the Pole$tar event, I still want one of their (or Xpolesitions') ... ) this Sat, before I forget againI pulled up a couple more vinyl tiles in the bathroom and found black mold [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 22:04:23
Pleasant Neighbors
My new apartment is kind of a shithole. It didn't seem that bad when I first moved in, but then I noticed the walls getting worse and worse ... the owner, but she didn't answer. My friend went up to the crawl space above the bathroom, where ... . The roof of the bathroom began to peel and grow something like mold. My downstairs neighbors came [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 11:39:00
He Might Be Late, But He's Still Santa, Dammit
Just in case you were wondering, Blogger will not let you steal somebody's banner. Hmm, steal is such a negative word ... . He'll grow on you like mold in the bathroom that you'll never get rid of. But in a good way.Merry [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 08:01:00
Under construction
When we purchased this house in 2005, it had 1 3/4 baths ... the past three years we have fought a losing battle against mold and mildew in the upstairs bathroom ... the drain, they had to have us remove the plumbing fixtures and tear out the wall in the downstairs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 03:29:45
Carney Services Serving Bucks County
Carney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling offers services like: heating and cooling, gas conversions, equipment upgrade, inddor air quality and more ... Whole House Water Purification Air Quality Assessment / Treatment Water Testing HEPA Air Filtration ... Powder Room Redesign / Design Bathroom Redesign / Design Shower Makeover Allergy / Dust / Mold Control [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 17:56:38
I Want the Devil to Keep My Place Clean!
I’m pretty obsessed with cleaning. Not only do I find it to be therapeutic but also I seem to have the ability to draw inspiration when I’m cleaning ... a number of products that will help me “enjoy” my cleaning experience more. I have the all-surface ... the mold off the spaces between each of my bathroom tile) and sponges (to scrub the kitchen counter [more...]
Date: 2008-06-27 19:14:33
Safe cleaning products - Our weapon of choice
Never underestimate the the truth about the harmful effects black mold can have on your health ... area for toxic mold spores will help with your mold removal battles. Always make sure to that all faucets and bathroom areas are kept as dry as possible to prevent mold growth. These areas would [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 17:38:47
Cleaning Products
Cleaning Products September 30th, 2008 Before making the decision to change my life style, I used to use some pretty strong cleaning products, especially in the bathroom. My favorite was Tilex Mold and Mildew remover. After spraying [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 00:35:39
recession cleaning, part 1: pH nuetral dishwashing detergent
Welcome to recession cleaning, part 1: pH nuetral dishwashing detergent ... water, followed-up with a clean, dry mop. Bathroom tiles. Unless you have a mold and mildew issue ... most shower walls. Dishes. Oh right. Those too. related posts: definitions: soaps vs [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 11:12:59
Complete Guide to Bathrooms by Black and Decker
Our bathrooms are used every day, and as such, they are usually one of the first places that trouble strikes ... the trouble of dealing with mold and mildew as well as other common bathroom problems. The section ... inspection. Not many people realize that they may need to get a permit to install a new bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 13:06:49
My Apartment Blues
Maybe it's just PMS, but I have had it with my apartment!!I moved here in September of 2007 and moved into this place because 1 ... in the bathroom don't dry at all! My toothbrush is permanently wet and NOW...there is condensation and mold on my walls that AREN'T in my bathroom!! I'm having enough problem ridding myself of the moldy black [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 15:21:00
Cameron's Second Job
He is going to be a hair dresser. First clients (besides himself)...the missionaries. As he pulls out the cape (which he uses for himself and is shoved in our bathroom drawer) he says, "Sorry if you see some mold, it's been there since college." What??? Mold all over this nasty cape?? So sick... why do boys [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:00:00
Bushwick Holdouts Battle Their Landlord
Bushwick Holdouts Battle Their Landlord By David Gonzalez Juana Reyes and her daughter, Maria, must run extension cords ( ... in his Bushwick apartment could double as a cheat sheet — leaks have left them caving in at spots. In other ... , the bathroom will be a great place to learn about mold, while every room offers a chance encounter [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 16:44:47
Safe cleaning products - The benefits you are unaware of
With the summer months coming there is going to be a rise in the reproduction of mold spores ... against this toxic mold invasion. Make sure you are on the ball when it comes to black mold removal ... likely to get mold dry. These areas would be the kitchen and bathroom areas. You must always check [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 17:50:14
Moldy Bathroom
Disgusting mold in a bathroom. 081228mold.jpg [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 17:17:37
Organic cleaning products - Our organic weapons
Black mold can be a serious threat that many people are unaware of ... for toxic mold spores will help with your mold removal battles. Try to keep the areas that are most likely to get mold dry. These areas would be the kitchen and bathroom areas. You may also want to check [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 20:51:47
A Home-Brewed Cleaner For Mold Removal At Your Home
Date: 2008-11-16 23:04:06
Practical Hints On Hardwood Flooring
by Ras Reed To start with, there’re different flooring types in the market at this time, ... important places, such as basements, bathrooms and even kitchens should have them; you don’t need ... of mold and even dustmites. Obviously, this can be dreadful for persons suffering from allergies [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 07:51:55
What About Mold?
What About Mold? There are all sorts of kinds of mold in the world, but only a few types actually trigger allergies in humans ... in the houseplant dirt. Outdoors, the mold grows under leaves that have fallen and been rained ... . Indoors, the mold thrives in dark places that tend to keep dampness like the bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 20:40:19
Practical Hints On Hardwood Flooring
by Ras Reed Foremost, there’re countless flooring types in the market at present, ... are so long-lasting that your critically important places, like basements, bathrooms and also even ... the hardwood floor. Carpets have the complication of mold as well as dustmites. Certainly [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 07:33:12
Bathroom Update!
Considering this bathroom was down to the studs when we had to rip out the mold infested drywall, this room has come a long way. This upcoming week hubby will be finishing the trim and the grates for the ceiling and then we'll give it a final coat of paint. Other than removing the old claw foot tub and changing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 01:27:06
Bye Bye BathroomJanuary 9, 2009
Can you believe I didn’t take pictures of the garden this week, a sin right. Well I have good reason, I dropped my camera and it broke the lens ... I thought I would share about our lovely leak in the attic.We had a leak in the attic over the holidays which created mold and mildew and are now going to have to gut our only bathroom and the boys [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 12:00:42
A cheap British hotel chain invites you to sleep in an old shipping container
A cheap British hotel chain invites you to sleep in an old shipping container Jason Cochran Aug 24th 2008 Filed under: Bargains, Extracurriculars, ... (where else?) with a built-in bathroom, shipped to England, and then stacked, as a BBC video story puts ... mold. I wouldn't say the place's industrial provenance is being sold as a gimmick or painted [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 13:05:49
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