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Mildew - Podictionary Word of the Day

iTunes users can subscribe to this podcast When I think of mildew I think of camping gear that came home after a rainy canoe trip, ... or so. As I’m sure is the case with most people, I have no particular fondness for mildew. I place it in a mental compartment very close to where I keep my images of mold. If I am diligent [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 13:28:17

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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

Hurricane Ike - My House and Insurance

Day 12 Heather here went back to North Louisiana yesterday. She was the glue that held me together for about a week or so. I really miss her ... , removing paneling, and wet insulation because they don’t pay for “mold and mildew remediation”. Mold? Did someone say mold? Mildew? Did you say mildew? This is my kitchen floor — on Day 5 — [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 03:43:03

Storage Enemies

In many countries, moisture, mildew and moths are enemies of successful storage. What can be done? Airconditioners or dehumidifiers can help ... . Why be concerned? Consider just one of moisture’s “children”—mildew. Mildew is fungi that appear as a gray or white fuzzy mold. It can be found on anything, but is particularly destructive to books [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 05:53:50

What is LEED®LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It was created and is administered by the U.S ... benefits such as reduced exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.LEED®-certified homes may also ... , use less water, are associated with fewer asthma attacks, and are at lower risk for mold and mildew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:27:03

Master carpenters of the left

If the road to Hades is indeed paved with good intentions, then many of the homes of Fairway Oaks must certainly be the houses from hell ... years later it is better known for cockroaches, mildew and mysterious skin rashes. A forthcoming ... the houses. Worse, residents have reported many cases of mildew and strange skin rashes. One mother whose [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:53:35

Hurricane Ike in Galveston Texas

For those who have been watching the devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Ike in Texas, it should come as no surprise that homeowners, ... such as: Water damage to drywall, floors, furniture that quickly leads to the growth of mold and mildew. Since mold and mildew are spread by spores, they enter the air vents of homes and can spread [more...]

Date: 2008-09-20 07:09:03

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

Twittering to Prevent Mildew

You have to love this use of Twitter: The TiVo senior programmer from San Jose spent a week modifying his 25-year-old washing machine to send a message to Twitter when his laundry is ready. Rose, 35, admits his less-than-reliable memory has been to blame for the mildewed clothes that have piled up after he's left a load sitting in his machine [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:55:07

Charity homes built by Jimmy Carter and Hollywood start to crumble

RESIDENTS of a model housing estate bankrolled by Hollywood celebrities and hand-built by Jimmy Carter, the former US president, ... for Humanity. Eight years later it is better known for cockroaches, mildew and mysterious skin rashes ... not know how to look after their homes: “It’s simple stuff: if there is mildew, don’t get a lawyer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:57:46

Green Cleaning

My sister-in-law, Mary, just moved to a new house. While moving she threw out all her harsh chemical cleansers, and now Mary is "going green" ... . It is effective in removing mold and mildew and acts as an anti fungal. It is helpful in laundry cleaning ... : use an old toothbrush and straight vinegar to restore the white grout. ~Mold and Mildew: mix 3 TBS [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 13:00:00

Zit Cream Master Bedroom

I know.. weird title. But every time I go into our new master bedroom addition it reminds me of 15 year old girl going to bed with zit cream spotted ... has HATED to clean it. Mildew galore. Great.. cleaning bathrooms is my most favorite thing to do too. Oh well.. we're going for style here. Style with a bit o mildew. I'll live. My happy husband [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:24:00

The importance of removing mold and mildew

Molds are caused by the growth of several types of fungi on moist organic matters while mildew is the kind of mold that thrives on fabrics or ... ventilation. Use natural cleaning products to get rid of molds. Using natural mold cleaners ... ? Or from the basement? Make sure you do this properly before performing any prevention or mold-cleaning activitie [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 13:05:31

Something red for valentines day!

I've been a big advocate for Boon products from the beginning ... it up. In that year its withstood countless showers, Connor's abuses, being cleaned over and over with mildew cleaners as my bathroom does not get enough ventilation so I must spray everything for mildew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:58:00

Your end-of-year recaps

I’m still laboriously working through my own answers, but here’s the list of those of you who sent me links to your end-of-year questionnaire ... at Blissful Dyn Becky at Totally Serial ohchicken at we are fambly Laura at diniwilk Mona Mildew at The Life and Times of Mona Mildew: In Exile Marty at Blue Soup Cassie at …life ensues. Laura [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 17:34:22

Muggy Mold and Mildew Mitigator: Vinegar with Essential Oils

I live in the humid Hudson Valley in New York, and I’ll never forget one of my first summers here when a green-like mildew grew inside of closets and ... over and inside of shoes. Being sensitive to mold I was very alarmed that the thick humidity would make such colonies flourish in my bedroom. I have ... [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:22

Watkins Natural Plant-Based Cleaners by Linda Carter

**Due to higher than usual orders, Watkins liquid laundry detergent and toilet bowl cleaner are temporarily unavailable ... and all my pre-Watkins favorites.Then I noticed a bit of mildew in the bathtub caulking. Okay ... , I grabbed a towel and wiped it off. Oh. My. Goodness. Mildew was gone. Completely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:00

Random: errands and other motherly stuff

I picked up the Monkey from preschool yesterday."Did you have fun today, Buddy?""Uh-huh. We smelled a pumpkin!"Yes, true ... your margarita mix and your mold-n-mildew remover in the same sack?All I could figure is that they must have similar ingredients lists.I plan to have some mold-n-mildew removed from my insides this weekend [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 17:52:00

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

Day 202, Year 3: Giving Thanks from Malaysia

Day 202, Year 3: Giving Thanks from Malaysia Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Weather: Partly Sunny Day with Sprinkles Here and There Location: ... into that locker and wrecked havoc. After using every mold and mildew remover I have, most ... and then continued to put layers of fiberglass on throughout the day. I worked on trying to get mildew stains [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 13:37:00

Mold damages more than our pride in La Porte

La Porte mold removal is a must for those homes with water damage but many people don’t realize the full extent of damage caused by water ... , the insect-mold duo can be a costly threat to your largest investment. 2. Mold and mildew. Although ... takes place. 4. Rust. As if mold, mildew, insects and bacteria weren’t enough…high levels [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 19:21:09

Christmas Junking

Boyz 'n the hood: Kevin, Michael, Andy and Andrew Andy and Andrew approve of their Christmas finery Last week, ... at the sale. The late home-owner had been in her house for over sixty years. From the amount of mildew ... . I was thrilled. For you see, vintage treasure-seekers, mildew, dust and debris are the sure signs [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 21:22:48

Green Cleaners

About a year ago I was walking down the cleaner aisle at Target looking for my favorite tub of Clorox wipes when something else caught my eye I had ... of cleaning the mold, mildew, and soap scum out of my showers it also smells good. Now I can clean ... on its head.” I have since added a few more Method products to my cleaning line up: Now every [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 21:01:11

Four Businesses That Needed, But Couldn’t Afford Thermal Imaging… Until Now!

Several months ago, I wrote an article titled “Thermal Imaging Cameras Offer Economical Solutions for a Variety of Diagnostic applications” ... . Their customers blamed the company for mildew, mold and stains that appeared on floor coverings and accused ... cost solutions, it was a technology that only large inspection/engineering corporations could afford [more...]

Date: 1999-11-30 00:00:00

bleach wallpaper

“bleach wallpaper” FREE DOWNLOAD AND SETUP GALVESTON — As many island residents return to find dreaded water marks encircling their homes, ... further damage from molds and mildew. Step 1:… Expert gives tips on preventing mold damage - read ... . Can you please help me? It… Last chance stain remover - read more The most practical way to find [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 08:22:49

What Hazards Lurk in YOUR classroom ?

Today, as I wandered my classroom full of students (34 of 'em in period 4), recording packet scores, I performed one of my ballet moves.... ... be carefully.Fortunately, I don't think I have mold or mildew in my classroom. I don't know about asbestos ... . I have no idea when the last OSHA inspection of my school took place. At my school, we have never [more...]

Date: 2008-04-02 21:34:00

Another Look at Some Green Homemade Products

When it comes to Going Green, there are a lot of things to consider. Where do I start? What products should I buy? What can I do in my own home? ... due to mold or mildew. A little baking soda in your toilet will help cut through hard water stains ... will leave a film on your hard wood floors, but vinegar will help maintain the finish while killing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 05:05:02

Four Businesses That Needed, But Couldn’t Afford Thermal Imaging… Until Now!

Several months ago, I wrote an article titled "Thermal Imaging Cameras Offer Economical Solutions for a Variety of Diagnostic applications" ... . Their customers blamed the company for mildew, mold and stains that appeared on floor coverings and accused ... cost solutions, it was a technology that only large inspection/engineering corporations could afford [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 14:01:49

Bathroom Remodeling

While at the Doc’s house I stopped in the “powder room” that is just off the recreation room where he had the New Year’s Eve party ... . I tried to find a tactful way of bringing to the Doc’s attention, because mold and mildew around here can be a big problem in older houses and a lot of people have severe allergies to them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:38:02

One month after Ike

*Stoically limping back into business. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/10/12/1012ikemonth ... have returned and continue cleaning out their homes, salvaging what property wasn't drenched or ruined by mold and mildew.... (((repeat for 2 years, or until another storm arrives.))) [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 12:56:49

Washroom Pics & Blog Nitpicks

G'Mornin`.... Hows blogland today? I've been busier than a one armed paperhanger. :::Pun intended:::: The washroom has been kissed and completed. Oh how I wanted to do more to it, but I like this for now. I cant tell you how happy I was to wad that wallpaper up into the trash cans! I found nasty stuff underneath! Mold! Mildew! What a job [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 08:33:00

What to do with a moldy photograph

.Lately, we've had some terrible flooding here in the American Midwest ... with more gentle methods. But be sure to clean shelving and walls with a mold and mildew killing solution ... Archivists, Take Note:Where there is moisture and warm temperatures, there will be mold. I DETEST MOLD [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 08:02:00

Air Conditioner Units

I love to people watch. I have a degree in social work and criminal justice and have worked in the human services filed for over twenty years ... of problems with creating mold and mildew as well as warping the wood in the home. When we moved ... . However there was permanent damage to the wood. After I experienced the warping of furniture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:15:08

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

Scrubbing Bubbles

Automatic Shower Cleaner - Cleans your shower with the touch of a buttonSO I have been wanting to try this product out, ... . Eliminate soap scum and mold & mildew stains and keep your shower cleaner, longer. It's so easy ... . I know it is a little bit more pricey then a bottle of cleaner which would last months, but for the worry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:25:00

Cheers and Jeers: Rum and Coke FRIDAY!

From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE... Friday Carlin: The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, Y'know, I want to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done. - Viruses, mold, mildew, maggots, fungus, weeds, the e-coli bacteria, the crabs...nothing [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 00:19:35

Mold In The House

Molds can still be there in your home when there is no prominent signal of their presence. Mildews are so small that you cannot see them ... necessary when you buy new home. Especially if you have crawl space moisture. Mold growth may not leave any ... . And they make full use of their size; they float in air and spread around. Mold inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 15:07:42

Odor Remover Tips

Natural ways to remove odors or cut down on them; because you don't want a face like this when you come into your home ... /cigarette in. ¦ Mildew in the Basement- If you don't have money for a de-humidifier, try activated ... a Fabric sheet -Crumple up newspapers to absorb smell ¦ Urine Stains- Blot up (if still wet), clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 20:53:00

Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.

Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... eliminated, but regular cleaning can dramatically reduce their numbers. Use a vacuum with a hepa air ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33

Fight Those Mold

Getting rid of mold is certainly a daunting prospect but nevertheless it is doable ... about mold and mildew. Cleaning has always been a task that has to be done especially if you are a person ... cleaning products. Mold is certainly dangerous because of the health risks involved no to mention [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 03:47:30

Fight Those Mold

Date: 2008-08-22 23:26:00

See Liver Cancer Symptoms and Treatments

More info… CLICK http://medicalinfodirectories.com/cancer/livercancer/ Liver Cancer discussion on symptoms and treatment. Transplant, etc ... /moldtoxicblackmildewtestingremovalremediationabatementallergyillness Toxic black mold and mildew testing in the house ... how to get rid of spores growth is by cleaning your food well. Kill it before it kills [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 07:09:58

11-25 The Remodel

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Back in September I was told that they wanted to remodel my apartment ... and it is my turn to get 'caught up'. When they came around for federal housing inspections a couple of weeks ago ... had cracked due to the cold. Mold and mildew had set into the walls and cabinets [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 02:16:00

Three Things That Make My Life Easier: Chapter 1

1. BATH FITTERHave you heard of these guys? They come into your home and put in a new bathtub/shower over your old bathtub/shower inone day ... in the shower. This is great when you live in a small apartment with lots of stuff and not a lot of storage ... , no goop, no mold, no mildew, no fuss. You just spray it down with some shower cleaner after each [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 06:12:00

Can I Send It Back?

There's always that fleeting moment in a restaurant when your wine server brings over the bottle of wine you ordered, ... and spices? If you don't and what you do smell is a musty aroma reminiscent of damp newspapers and a mildew ... (2,4,6-trichloranisole) has gotten into the bottle as a byproduct of mold in the cork or the winery. It kind of smells [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 00:04:45

peace or something like it

I have always thought of peace as a feeling.Like an overwhelming wave of softness that settles on your soul.Or a heavy calm, a contentedness that sits in your mind.But most days, with 3 little boys, 1 big one, a church plant,school activities, bills, mildew on the shower curtain anda small gathering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:10:00

Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home

During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36

The churches of Galveston

The Houston Chronicle covers the beginnings of cleanup efforts in Galveston with an emphasis on the church buildings there, ... that can be wrought by mildew and mold. Among those churches is Trinity Episcopal, which also withstood ... and Trinity Episcopal started the work of cleaning up, flinging doors open to exchange heavy, moist air [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 14:00:06

Fighting mold and mildew season

This time of year in the wet Pacific NW becomes a verdant time indoors as well as outdoors. And that means more moisture in the house and mold growth ... have a problem of mold growth on the walls and ceiling where the steam likes to collect and hang out all day, even with the window wide open.I've tried a number of desperate measures spreading from to [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 07:00:00

Super Storefront

A non-profit organization dedicated to working with children, ages 6-18, on their writing skills presents a dramatic storefront to the public ... , today's issue of The Daily Mildew features some incredible articles, including "Mold Lives!" and "Mold ... , who entered the writing center with science and math on their minds. In class, they've been watching mo [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:08:12

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