Find out your home is at risk for mold contamination?

Houston mold removal has been in high demand due to the recent water damage due to Hurricane Ike but many people may need mold removal services and not even know it. Find out if your home is at risk for mold contamination from these hidden sources of mold: 1.      Antiques & Fine Furnishing: Stop a moment before bringing home that great [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 16:44:23

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Easy And Basic Mold Removal Tips For Moms

Mold contamination can cause a variety of diseases, from a simple and slight headache to a complicated and fatal pulmonary hemorrhage ... . And while it is true that mold contamination can ruin your home structure badly, the even more dangerous effect is how it can put your kids’ health in danger. This in turn causes the ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 08:25:02

THE DEADLY SIDE OF FUNGAL EXPOSURE

Little black spots begin to speckle the wall, as a musty smell fills the room winding its way into your unsuspecting nostrils ... is the moisture coming from  Then, it hits you like a freight train.   Those specks on the wall are mold ... your discovery of mold contamination and the health problems you are experiencing  Is mold exposure hype [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 20:13:37

Mold Remediation: Hey, You Can Do It Like A Pro!

The toxic mold is known not just as an infrastructure wrecker but even more famously, as a notorious source of various diseases ... . If you live in a home with a high level of moisture, mold contamination is not, in any way, impossible from happening. The only consolation you get is that mold contamination can be ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 06:55:05

Black mold removal

Hello friends I am now going to blog about Black Mold Removal. It is more disgusting and stressful when you find water when you enter your house ... humidity levels and damp basements and large number of house plants are at greater risk for mold contamination. Relatively harmless species of mold can aggravate allergies and respiratory problems [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 05:02:51

Mold Control Part II

Mold after flooding can be a lingering and potentially dangerous problem if not immediately addressed ... . Click here for guidelines on when and how to use bleach to clean mold and where to find contractors ... . If these items are contaminated with mold, a remediation professional should be consulted to determine whether [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 21:30:19

Yikes! There’s Mold in My House

These days, nothing strikes fear into a homeowner’s heart like the news that mold has been found in their house ... of California Department of Health does not recommend testing for mold contamination because ... that I am also among the legions of mold non-experts who have voiced their opinions on the subject [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 14:44:56

How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic

Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:45:40

How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic

Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 22:35:16

Gaffe Minister Falls under Early-Election Juggernaut; Takes Deputy as “Travelling Companion on Road to Netherworld”

This morning, Seiichi Oota, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, heavily challenged where his political hearing is concerned*, ... contaminated by mold or pesticides (and thus suitable only for glue manufacture and other industrial use ... given prior notice weeks before mandated inspections, making it easy for the firms to have engineered [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 04:17:31

Keeping a cozy home isn't so difficult to do

It's a Saturday afternoon. You're thinking about maybe inviting a few friends to come over for a few cocktails tonight or maybe just keep it laid ... from sofas. Couches and other cushion furniture should be further checked for mold and mildew contamination. If you have a concrete floor, keep it clean and stain-free. All rust stains can be easily [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 06:57:03

Better, Faster, Eco-Friendly Mold Removal Technologies

Traditionally, mold removal would mean physical removal of mold, sanitization and disinfection of contaminated area, drying of cleaned surface, and running of HVAC system or air purifier. This kind of mold removal process usually entails the use of harmful chemicals and air purifier that produces ozone. Today, many new mold removal [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 14:45:03

Cancer Glossary of Terms

Definition of Cancer Related Terms Aflatoxins - A group of chemicals that are produced by a mold. Aflatoxins sometimes contaminate certain foods ... . Hepatitis - Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus but sometimes due to toxic agents ... and after menopause. These hormones may reduce menopausal symptoms and decrease the risk [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 07:01:17

How to Protect a Home From a Hurricane

In recent years homeowners have been subjected to increased risk from flood and water damage as Mother Nature continues an active storm cycle and ... to act fast. Mold and mildew can begin growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours.  Always make sure ... , mold, mildew and other contaminates. 3.      Keep copies of everything! Make copies of your insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 05:40:42

BioVigilant-Always Know What You’re Breathing

When it comes to testing for contaminants-whether in your lab, production facility, ... that automatically detects a variety of contaminants such as mold, bacteria, dust and smog almost immediately. This is incredible news, since lab testing for the same contaminants is typically time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 19:37:51

Disaster Strikes! Now What?

Disaster Strikes! Now What? Look, there are a lot of things someone needs to know to own a house and keep it in good working order ... really dry and eliminate the contaminants which can cause mold and mildew. Sustaining Water Damage ... to be concerned with the lasting effecting of water like black mold and bacteria. This is where the pros really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 23:46:22

Latest California real estate bargain, former pot houses

Sacramento, California - June 30 2008 - The price of the two-story, 3,800-square-foot house for sale in Elk Grove stands out even in a down market ... consider potential structural problems and health dangers such as mold and chemical contamination ... Administration. Even if former pot houses are fixed up, the remediation work should be assessed, said [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 15:02:35

Around Mark's House

Around Mark's House Two days after Thanksgiving of 2007, I was in Columbus, ... a full-on removal of mold and possible contamination. Then all efforts turned to reconstruction ... Ohio for the Mid-Ohio Con when my house sitter phoned to say that water was leaking through [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 16:29:51

Dr. Phil

The cream rises to the top, and when it comes to investigation of buildings Phil Morey, Ph.D ... in the public or private sector Dr. Phil has been involved in many high profile microbial contamination and landmark mold cases such as the TVA Building, the Hubert Humphrey Building, Marion County [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 19:19:52

Sell Your Home Fast - Preparing a House For Sale

From the home inspector’s point of view there is always a VERY different approach to the meaning of this title phrase than from the seller’s ... the sellers didn’t check the attic and crawlspace area, heavily contaminated with black mold. Don’ [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 02:40:17

Water Removal Service For Basement Flooding

Flooding can also be caused by unnatural circumstances like a pipe burst. But no matter what caused flooding, both your health and property are at risk. Water can damage your furniture, carpets and even the structure of your house. Bacteria and mold contamination [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 02:00:08

Green Building meets Air Quality Guidelines

How Healthy Are National Green Building Programs?, The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) ... improvements be made to several programs to reduce contaminants: Avoid the use of mold susceptible ... gypsum board.Require sub-slab depressurization systems radon mitigation system in new homes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 21:37:52

Real Estate Bargain: Pot Houses

Elk Grove, CA, with a Zillow Home Value Index (Zindex) ... structural systems becomes compromised and the walls and foundation are exposed to possible mold contamination. So, if you’re looking for homes for sale and see a real estate deal too good to be true, make [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 20:34:41

Buyer’s Guide To Heating and Air Conditioning Says “HVAC Equipment Brands Are Less Important Than Quality of Installation”

We frequently get asked this question: “Why would a buyer’s guide not list equipment brands, models and features so we can compare them? ... and it has an interior problem (such as mold or contamination) or unsealed leaks, then comparisons [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 01:17:49

Breathe Easier With The Best Air Deepers

by Marc Johnson Air pollution is an progressively detrimental problem as more and more industry springs up ... to seasonal allergies can be lessened with one of these purifiers, which will remove contaminations ... with cleansing up the air after mold, fire, and even disintegrating flesh. In fact, an ozone generator [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 08:28:26

Winterizing Your Home for Good Indoor Air Quality

(ARA) - As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season ... (NADCA). “The warm environment can also be a haven for mold and mildew, all of which can cause air ... of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria and very small [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 18:12:26

Globe and Mail highlights BC Bud

p2pnet news view | Cool Stuff:-  The Globe and Mail proudly calls itself Canada’s national newspaper, ... found in the Northeast, which is low grade, seedless cannabis often contaminated with mold,” says [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 17:02:50

To Preserve or Not To Preserve… (January $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway)

Read on for this month’s $100 Gift Certificate Opportunity   Why Do We Even Need a Preservative? ...  from microbial contamination (bacteria, mold, fungus) and are perhaps even more important in natural skin care [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 00:06:27

Off to a Good Start: Gardening Seeds

For a gardener who wants to start from scratch, there are certain methods to use when gardening seeds that are not used if starting with seedlings ... the seeds in them to prevent mold or bacteria from contamin [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 05:56:50

Aero-plane remorse

Today I declare a special apology to all fellow individuals who hopped the pond yesterday ... changes occur at about 12-15 per hour! The specialized filters are designed to remove mold, dust, vapors ... passengers via contact and droplet contamination. Please take care of you and yours this holiday season [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 13:04:01

Guest Post: Elana Amsterdam On Raw Almonds & The USDA's Protection of Big Ag

Recently, in the face of great public outcry, the USDA decided that "raw" almonds must be steam treated ... they are hauled off to a handler, exposing them to mold, rot and fecal contamination which can lead [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 11:05:00

How do you know if you have been infected of mold?

We have heard a lot of stories on how notorious the black mold could be in causing serious health problems to a contaminated home ... and redness not just by direct contact with the black mold but also through inhalation of the spores ... be experiencing a symptom for mold exposure. Difficulty in breathing – Inhaling mold spore [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 09:08:49

Get your home comfortable this winter with BB Systems Service in Bechtelsville, PA

BB Systems Service in Bechtelsville, PA offers products for a comfortable home ... Installation Air Quality Assessment & Treatment Air, Mold & Environmental Testing Electronic ... , mold, mildew, pollen and animal dander. Many of these contaminants are circulated through [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 16:50:25

Unsung Agricultural Miracle of Modern Science Could Cure World Hunger

People of our generation are quite accustomed to new devices and technologies that vastly alter the way society or industry functions ... our food cold and therefore, safe from bacterial contamination.  Since 1895, the most significant ... to enhance longevity or combat mold. But there is a new device on the market that I believe [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 20:08:45

LEGO Wall-E roundup

LEGO fans all over the ‘net love the new Pixar movie Wall-E, ... -small with his super-cute Wall-E built from only 11 pieces: Jordan Schwartz breaks from the mold to build frustrated cleaning robot M-O (”FOREIGN CONTAMINANT!”), along with his own Wall [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 05:44:20

Aflatoxins, or Another Reason to Shun Peanuts

Don’t  Worry. He won’t be offended. We already tend to steer clear of peanuts for some obvious (to our readers) ... to avoid, like corn and cereals, are especially susceptible to a mold that produces a mycotoxin called ... populations to feed. As the recent Chinese pet food contamination debacle attests, health and food [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 16:06:30

broken scary stuff

Today I learned by talking on the phone that today is some kind of unofficial house-repair day ... light bulb (mercury contamination) and where the best place is to get a replacement garbage disposal (water leak = mold potential). At our house, the room we've been sleeping in smelled sort of like wet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 22:48:00

Why Buy Organic? Apples and Pears

According to the Environmental Working Group, apples are ranked second highest in terms of foods that carry the highest pesticide loads ... . Thiabendazole is a fungicide used to control mold, rot, blight, etc. and which is usually applied post-harvest ... spraying goes on around them that there may be contamination from the non-organic apples.So [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 16:38:00

HEPA Air Filters And Air Purifiers

Air purifiers with HEPA air filters are the main choice for most people when it comes to an effective room-purifying appliance ... are designed to eliminate dust, dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander from both commercial locations as well ... to be changed, or more recently washed to remove contaminants. During cleaning, some particles [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 06:05:02

Miller & Weekes

With the depth, breadth of knowledge and experience its easy to see why Don Weeks, CIH, CSP and J. David Miller, Ph.D ... , and Control of Indoor Mold. Dr. Miller took us back to 1993-94 and relayed his experience ... filth” is an appropriate term to refer to fungal contamination within the built environment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 18:40:57

15 reasons to be a vegetarian (video)

Seelan: I have been a vegetarian/vegan myself for the past 7 years ... contamination that pollutes our air. A study in Texas found that animal feedlots in the state produce ... active organisms such as bacteria, mold, and fungi from the feces and the feed'.2) According [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 16:02:00

Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drug developed using nanotechnology and a fungus that contaminated a lab experiment may be broadly effective against a ... , and was originally isolated from a fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus fresenius. Harvards's Donald ... that line blood vessels. The mold affected the cells in a way known to prevent the growth of [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 03:08:17

Daily Roundup: SuperObama to the Rescue

Obama to the rescue! Burning up in California? Well, President-Elect Obama’s got your back ... contaminated with an industrial chemical. This isn’t the first time China has promised to clean up its act ... and space up in those jets. Hey Mickey, you’re so old. You’re so old, you smell like mold. Hey Mickey [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:35:22

Aflatoxin-contaminated Pistachios Recalled in UK

January 9, 2009Julian Graves Ltd., an independent natural foods retail chain, ... from sale on January 2, 2009.Aflatoxin is a natural toxin produced during the growth of the mold species Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The toxin is a carcinogen, and its permitted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 23:42:00

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