Using vinegar as a cleanser
White distilled vinegar is the perfect cleanser, it eliminates most mold, bacteria, and germs because it has a high level of acidity ... to remove mildew, grime and soap scum (make a baking soda paste to scrum stubborn soap scum). Spray ... tool for refrigerators and microwaves. It will not only kill germs but remove odors as well [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 07:56:46
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Toxic Mold Remediation
If your serious about stopping mold and mildew from spreading all over your house, make sure your home is set up to get rain water away quickly ... Mold Remediation. So if your house get the problem like it, do not hestitate to contact them early ... . Have your gutters cleaned regularly. But if it not enough you can take this way. mainly mold [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 16:44:48
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
Weird Dreams
Lately I have been having eye-brow raising nights. A few nights ago I began thrashing in the bed and yelling ... and in so doing it would remove the mold and mildew or whatever and leave the tiles in pristine condition ... not to bite and to move along in proper patterns for the required work.Meanwhile, down in the basement [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 08:16:00
The joys and benefits of Organic mold remover
A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever. Sometimes owning a new home will give you a new outlook on your life ... favorites as well. Most families that have black mold are now realizing that these mold and mildew ... rust remover can destroy rust without using toxic chemicals. It is unbelievable how this can happen [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 17:21:38
What Kills Black Mold?
Well this is a very popular question, in fact you may hear Maurice Manhattan at his live tele-seminars talking about it alot ... advice to help people who are struggling with black mold an mildew. Get free advice from Maurice ... when you smell something funky! IICRC protocols to follow if you want to do the mold remediation yourself [more...]
Date: 2008-06-20 03:48:10
There is only one Chance to Make a Good first Impression with Potential Homebuyers
Author : Eric Lorence An often misunderstood and overlooked element of the homes selling process is the buyers first impression And while many ... the deal quickly and easily Odors and dust, mold and mildew, carpet stains, dirty windows, driveways ... cleaning regiment This kind of service could take the average homeowner the course of several days [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 20:16:28
Using Baking Soda for Baby’s Bath, Diaper Pail, Cradle Cap, and More!
Discovering new ways to use natural, inexpensive products gives me a slightly bizarre thrill—like winning the lottery, ... and throughout your house. The book is chock full of ways to replace potentially toxic mainstream products ... the skin. Bath toys. If you have bath toys that are prone to mildew or mold, sprinkle them with a bit [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 03:00:10
Homemade Cleaning
Homemade Cleaning While there are some great “green” cleaning products out on the market right now, you may want to consider some homemade, ... ) Mold/Mildew Remover Add 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil to 2 cups of water in a spray bottle and shake it to blend. Spray directly on mold or mildew in your shower, on your shower curtain, or even [more...]
Date: 2008-08-25 20:24:40
Organic Cleaning and Housekeeping with Non Toxic Products
Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, and, ... organized—is tedious, but the book hits its groove in a chapter on "Organic Cleaning." Here, readers ... , sometimes almost straying dangerously off-topic. From preventing mold and mildew and controlling [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 19:47:20
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater ... cleaners even the natural stone. Innovative accessories complement the line. The DorsetTM [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:47:19
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater ... cleaners even the natural stone. Innovative accessories complement the line. The DorsetTM [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:24:01
Lemons as a natural household cleaning solution
There’s more to lemons than just lemonade. With their fresh, clean scent, lemons are a natural for natural cleaning ... , our grandmothers used lemons to remove stains from washable fabrics. Mildew, scorch marks, and rust spots ... is an acid that can kill germs, mold, and bacteria, all while leaving a pleasant aroma [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 14:09:00
Keeping Clean
One of the most important things we mothers want to achieve is to keep the home clean and worry-free. Why so? ... toothbrushes are also helpful. Mold killers as well as mildew killers. Vinegar and citrus juice as nontoxic alternatives. Baking soda for cleaning counter tops as well as eliminating odors [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 14:13:39
Carpet Restoration 101
If you are dealing with an older carpet that is stained and unsightly, but your budget doesn’t call for replacement, ... these in the pet stain removal department at most stores or online. Turn off the lights and use the wand ... and to do it when it will not be difficult to dry the carpets. Mildew can easily creep [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 13:52:01
How To Get Cheap Water Removal Services
If you have a case of water damage in your home, you understand that you need to have water removed from you floor, carpet, walls, furniture, ... and everywhere else. Keeping ones home saturated for more than 48 hours can result to further structural damages. Just as worrying is the possible growth of mold and mildews ... [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 11:15:02
Health Threats If Mold Removal Is Neglected
Fungi are microorganisms that grow in every type of ecosystem and are found anywhere around the world. Fungi are nature’s recycling plants, which breaks down organic materials into basic nutrients that are absorbed back to nature to complete the cycle of life. Fungi include molds, yeast, mildew [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 00:10:17
My 2nd Intro and a few Questions
Hi. I believe this is only my second post and I know this is my second time introducing myself ... I clean it? I heard on this forum to wipe down the entire closet pots etc w/Clorox Disinfectant ... can you avoid mold and mildew at all stages of life including drying/curing? And if you still end [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 12:50:57
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
Boon…Frog Pod and Bath Toys Review
We had a major problem in our bathroom. Toys, washcloths, puffs, shampoos, soaps, you name it, they were taking over ... of designer toys and srubbies. These toys are non absorbent which means less likely to attract mold and mildew! The foam pieces are great to get wet and stick them to the shower walls. What great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 03:04:00
Mold Remediation Help
I believe every houses, especially after we have stayed after a while, we can find mold, mildew and fungus in most moist area ... restoration, fire and smoke restoration and even sewage & drain backups services ... for professional help. Water Restoration 911 will be the ideal company that can provide this Black Mold [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 09:26:26
Saving Thousands With Duluth House Painters
Home ownership is the American Dream, yet it seems to be one project after another and repair after repair ... has penetrated the wood of your house. Mildew and mold can be green, brown, white or black ... if you tackle it right away. When paint falls, it leaves your house exposed to mold, sun-damage, rotting [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 17:59:33
The extreme benefits of Natural mold removers
After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean smell ... these mold and mildew cleaners. Who would of ever thought that a organic rust removers can get ris ... cleaning products that are turning some heads as well. Many people experience mold growth in their home [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 19:44:42
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
Strollers for Sale!!!!
These two lovelies are soon to be auctioned off on Craigslist if no one here bites. You'll get a better deal if you know me ... some of the awkwardness of running while pushing. There are a few mildew stains above the footrest from spending [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:30:00
Mold Allergy ? Symptoms of Mold Infection
It is easier to get affected by molds than avoiding them! As they are omnipresent, they can come to attack you any time ... and mildew remover comes helpful when it comes to kill black molds. Mold infestation in school ... chance to prepare. There are hundreds of thousands of mold types. Luckily, not all of them [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 08:28:07
Is Your Dream Home Sick? Call a Halifax Home Inspector!
by Robert Harris As we become more aware of the health concerns that stem from environmental factors, ... home inspector has been trained specifically to uncover any potential dangers, including: MOLD AND MILDEW Mold is everywhere, be it inside or outside your home. Although some people aren’t bothered [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 13:19:22
Mold in Home ? Identify the Warning Signs
Molds and mildews enter your home or building silently without making a bit of noise or giving out the slightest of clue ... . They appear as black spots on walls, furniture surface, carpets, wood products, leather jackets and other ... your home, if haven?t already. Warning Signs for Mold Growth Humidity Humidity is the prime factor [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 05:39:29
Allergy Alert: Preparing your home if you have (or think you have) indoor allergies
Generally, cooler months dictate we will spend a greater amount of each day indoors ... , below ground basements and playrooms, bathrooms, from refrigerator drip pans and leaky faucets. In many cases a mildew odor may be a tip off that you have a “mold problem”. Third, pets are found [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 14:09:25
The joys and benefits of Mold and mildew cleaners
After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean smell ... as well. Now people that have mold problems in their home are using these mold removers are taking care of black mold without endangering other members of the family including pets. If you are worried [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 19:12:48
Mildew and Mold Removal Made Easy
Black mold removal process is quite hefty and requires a lot of attention and precautions on your side ... . There are trained professionals who conduct mold inspection sessions to point out the exact location ... and instruments for mold inspection and testing. Hence, taking help from mold inspectors is a good option even [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 23:52:35
Tackle It Tuesday
We have had this nasty mold growing on the front of our house since the sun never really shines on it. I had finally had enough of it the other day and decided to get rid of it. I used some Mildew remover, a hose, and a scrub brush and look what I did... Now people can walk up to our front door [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 12:31:09
princess-style
Back near the beginning of the year, I was given a box of very old linens- mostly single sheets made from fine linen and cotton, each embroidered with a family monogram and inset with crochet panels. They were quite stained with age and mildew, mostly along the lines where they'd been folded and kept in a cardboard box. Even [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 16:02:51
Stinky coils?
As per usual...I need help.We started noticing a musty smell in the house, and we think it's coming from the heat registers. It's a musty, mildewy, damp crawlspace kind of smell (but our inside coil and ductwork ... that there are several possibilities here. One is mildew and mold on the inside coils and drip pan-- something [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 12:25:00
Winterizing your home
Getting cabin fever with all the bad winter weather? The EPA said that the average home has 2-5 times more pollution than outside air ... to rinse out of your home during winter. Instead, get rid of mold and mildew with a solution of two ... on warmer days, I turn off my heat and open the windows to let some fresh air in. I remove my shoes [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 21:33:47
Habitat for Humanity houses -- 8 years old and alive with "cockroaches, mildew and mysterious skin rashes."
Jimmy Carter was one of the 10,000 volunteers who built the Fairway Oaks housing development in 17 days. Now, there's a lawsuit, but it doesn't seem to be based on the shoddy workmanship of amateurs. It seems to be mainly about the site — a garbage dump:One man pulled up his floorboards to find rubbish 5ft deep under his kitchen [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 14:30:00
Beading Threads
When I first started beading, (a long time ago) beaders were fairly limited in the selection of thread choices used to string or weave beads. Because cottons thread deteriorate, break, or mold and mildew, beaders commonly used nylon thread or, believe it or not, dental floss as their beading medium. But as times have evolved [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:12:00
Winter Allergies and You!
Winter is on it’s way, and allergies don’t stop there. Here are some room by room tips to help you cope with winter allergies! ... have accumulated dust and mildew from open storage in basement or attic areas 7. Try and keep pets ... and potpourri 3. Use a HEPA air cleaner (either room model or central HVAC) to remove unwanted airborne [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 14:59:34
Sigh...
My bronchitis doesn't seem to be improving. I still have a day left on my Z-Pack, so here's hoping... Living in mildew and mold and going on little sleep probably hasn't improved the situation any ... of our moldy carpet is out of the houseBeerman was starting a cleaning process (vs. a clean [more...]
Date: 2008-06-12 13:59:36
Comics Economics, Part 10
This one should be a given for comic book fans, but...Crime does not pay ... in such an insecure location, which would also be prone to dampness, mildew and mold? Plus, the boxes ... chance the owner would recognize the books as being stolen. (How many people have 100 mint-condition [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 22:10:00
Electronic Nose Sniffs Out Plants That’re Diseased—or Getting Pruned
An electronic sniffer can not only determine when plants are under stress, it can also differentiate between those that have been damaged by caterpillars, mites, mildew, or by humans armed with a hole-puncher. In a new study, researcher Nigel Paul showed that an electronic [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 21:55:22
Eco-Friendly Ways to Manage Tricky Trash
While those of us living a green lifestyle are committed to practicing the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) ... , drain openers, oven cleaners, glue, mold and mildew removers, automotive oil, paint strippers, thinners, and removers, and grease and rust removers, first consider your family's safety and the health [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 10:00:27
The eco way of cleaning stains
Removing a stain is easy these days, but this is going to involve chemicals and other unethical means. Or does it? ... . Medicines, Herbs (Turmeric), Chemicals: 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Mildew: Vinegar. Mold: Vinegar ... . Chocolate: Soak in detergent and launder. If stain remains, soak in an enzyme-based stain remover [more...]
Date: 2008-06-11 13:00:05
Preserving the Harvest - Squash (and Recipe)
By Cindy Naas Although our gardens are slowing down now (at least in some parts of the country) ... the ground. Preventing mildew is really the only reason to bring squash in before the first frost ... to remove any dirt from the skin. Some people like to rinse them in a solution of 1/4 cup bleach [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 04:35:53
LEADING EXPERTS URGE FLOOD-AFFECTED HOMEOWNERS NOT TO USE BLEACH
Proper Steps Include Using EPA-Registered Mold & Mildew Products To Avoid Widespread Post-Katrina-Type Loss Abita Springs, ... cooperative of mold experts and professionals, is urging owners of residential and commercial ... Mississippi River-affected property owners can follow to find local mold remediation resources, and commercial [more...]
Date: 2008-07-11 17:08:04
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
The Almighty Rug Cleaner
Fall is approaching fast and with this time of year comes cookouts, dinner parties and holiday parties ... you have mold or mildew stains on your carpet try using ... . If you have only a few simple spots that you?d like to treat then getting a can of stain remover followed [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 11:59:34
What would happen if you ate one of those silica gel packets?
Well, for one thing, you’d be eating a misnomer. Silica gel isn’t actually a gel, but a granular form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) ... in museums and libraries to guard against rust, corrosion, tarnishing, mildew, mold and spoilage. Risk Assessment So what happens if you decide to defy the warning on the packet, defy the social [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 03:07:55
Boon Innovates Baby Products for Modern Parents
Parents today are no longer limited to the standard fare of baby products available in the market ... . These designer toys do not absorb water, reducing mold and mildew, and are designed to fit little hands ... products. Each item is designed to make everyday tasks of cleaning easier and fun. Often combining [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 03:24:23
How To Tile A Shower
By Matt Morgan This article offers practical tips and advice on how to tile a shower cubicle. Copyright (c) ... barrier is intact and still doing its job. A vapor barrier prevents mold and mildew from forming ... prepared ahead of time. To do this, you will first need to need to remove the old tiles and clean [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 23:02:50
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