Why is Mold Dangerous
We all experience a little mold every now and then, mainly on food that has been left too long in the refrigerator. But, unless you eat it (who would?), that isn’t the mold that can be dangerous to our health.
How To Get Mold Out Of Clothes
Dealing with moldy clothes isn’t typically what we do, but it’s an issue for many people, and can be a sign of further problems.
Just like organic materials around your home, ie. walls, carpets, flooring or ceilings; if conditions are just right, mold can begin growing on your clothing and …
What are Mycotoxins and How Can They Affect You?
Just hearing the last part of the word – “toxin” – we know automatically that mycotoxins can’t be good for us and they are something to stay away from.
A mycotoxin is type of toxin that is produced by fungus, (another word we don’t like), and is more commonly known as black mold.
How Clean is the Air You Breathe in Your Seattle Home?
There is all kinds of talk about the outside air we breathe…is it clean; is it free from such things as the toxic emissions from cars, manufacturing pollutants or even outdoor burning?
But have you ever considered the air you breathe in your home
Signs of Mold
Does Your Home Exhibit Signs of Mold Growth? Like many people, you may have mold growing in your home and not recognize the signs that it has become an unwanted resident, or as they used to say in the “old west”, it’s squatting on your property. The problem is, by not being aware of, or […]
Sick Building Syndrome
You may be wondering if this is a made up term or if it’s real, but believe me, it is very real. Health issues and syndromes may be caused by buildings.
Buildings, such as homes, schools, churches and offices can become toxic,
What does it take for Mold to Grow in Seattle?
Many people are amazed when they discover that they have mold growing in their home.
The problem is, they’re not thinking of mold in the right way…they equate it with
Mold and Pregnancy in Seattle – Can Mold Cause Birth Defects or Miscarriage?
More and more people are coming to the understanding that exposure to mold can cause many health issues, especially for young children, the elderly and those who already have respiratory problems.
With that in mind, the question now is will mold negatively affect your pregnancy and your unborn child?
Is Breathing Mold Dangerous? Read This If You See Any Mold
Fall is fast approaching, which means leaves are falling and decaying, and people are having allergy and asthma attacks.
The decay is caused by mold doing it’s job, feeding off the organic plant matter and turning it into organic compost.
How to Detect Mold Problems in a New Home or New Construction?
You would think because your home was purchased when it was brand new that you wouldn’t have to deal with mold problems. In fact, for most new home owners, this is probably one of the last things on their mind.
How Does Mold Affect Children in Seattle?
People are more concerned today than ever about pollutants in the air, about the environment and the effect these two things have on them, and especially on their children. And we should be concerned.
One of the environmental and air quality issues we need to be concerned about is
How Do I Know if I Have Mold in Seattle?
What are signs of mold in your house? Because they understand the health risks, thinking they might have mold in their home can be a frightening thing to many people. It would seem the solution is relatively easy, just get rid of it – problem solved. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. First of […]
Are You Living With Mold? It’s More Likely Than You Think
Because we know that mold spores exist virtually everywhere, we should each be asking ourselves if we could be living with mold.
Chances are pretty good that each of us comes into contact with mold several times a week, and we probably don’t even realize it. But coming into contact with it isn’t nearly as bad as if we are living with it.
Mold Symptoms
Because mold creeps in slowly and in undetectable places, many people aren’t even aware when their house is beginning to show symptoms of having mold growing in it.
Mold spores are everywhere, inside your home and out. It’s when they find nice moist, warm places, with an organic food source that they begin to grow and flourish.