Nearly all the products on the market used to kill or remove mold contain harsh chemicals. Bleach is often one of the most common products used and ironically, it is not only toxic to the environment, people and pets, but it doesn’t get the job done. Bleach kills the surface mold, but doesn’t penetrate to Continue Reading
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Toxic mold is a type of mold that produces hazardous byproducts called mycotoxins. The mold itself isn’t toxic or poison, however the byproducts are and those toxins can affect your health. Individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems are very likely to have reactions to many types of mold, but experts believe that mycotoxins can Continue Reading
Mold spores may be found lying dormant on almost every surface in a building and everywhere outdoors. When the appropriate conditions exist — moisture, nutrients and temperature — mold will germinate and grow. The key is to identify the areas where mold is likely to grow and prevent it from germinating. Moisture is the most Continue Reading
Nature puts on a spectacular show every Fall as the leaves turn gold, crimson, orange, russet and everything in between. However, as those leaves fall to the ground, they begin to decompose and develop a leaf mold, especially in wet climates. Cold temperatures cause the mold to become dormant right up until you track those Continue Reading
