Flooding and humidity can be a perfect recipe for toxic mold growth. Mold spores can develop in as little as 24-48 hours, and exposure can lead to potential health risks. As a general rule, if you have more than 10 square feet of mold, you may need to call a professional to assess the situation. [...]
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Mold is a common cause of allergies. This article discusses tips to help minimize or prevent those pesky flare-ups. Allergy sufferers could also benefit by diffusing Thieves oil in their home or car. This essential oil can be very effective against mold, pollen, or other allergy hosts.
Toxic levels of mold caused Oak Grove Elementary to postpone the first week of school. Officials noticed problems earlier in the summer…too much water resulting in mold, and tests showing unsatisfactory air quality in the building. Turner School District allowed them one week to remediate the situation, replacing tiles, carpet, etc.
A Florida landlord is facing toxic mold after her home gets flooded. A landscaper noticed a broken window and notified Ms. Veloz, the homeowner. Renters had moved out a few weeks prior, leaving the home susceptible to vandals, who turned on a faucet before leaving the place. Mold is now growing everywhere, totaling more than [...] Toxic mold has overtaken an Oshkosh, WI home. A legal battle has ensued between the City of Oshkosh and Countrywide, the owner of the vacant home. The city has been asking the company to send contractors out since January to determine if the home is worth saving. Oshkosh is threatening to demolish the home because [...] It’s not uncommon to find toxic mold in foreclosed homes. Some cases are innocent, while some are not. “There are people who have flooded their own homes and walked out,” says Paul Ramsey of RTS Environmental Services. Potential buyers should do their homework before investing in a foreclosed home. Mold is not always obvious, it [...] Update 8-23-09… Toxic mold is forcing elderly and disabled Florida occupants from their home. Windows are rotting from mold and recent tests for toxic drywall have come back positive. Gina Laine of United Church Homes says, “We do not feel safe letting these residents remain in the building until we work through these issues.” United Church Homes [...] Clark County has toxic mold overtaking their storage shed. Sheriff Louis Rosandich says mold is literally growing on stored evidence. He gave his investigators masks to wear when they go inside the building. “It’s pretty bad. The ceiling is wet. Because of the moisture, it’s starting to sag,” says Sheriff Rosandich. Clark County Board will [...] The rains in Rhode Island have raised toxic mold concerns. Summer has brought wet, damp and soggy weather, which could fuel the hidden health hazard of mold in homes. All mold needs to grow is a source like wood or paper, and moisture. It can thrive behind walls, as well as on surface [...] |
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