Comments on: 7 Ways to Know if a Mold is Dangerous http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:45:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Bonnie http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-36344 Bonnie Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:58:24 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-36344 The apartment I live in has had a sewage back up for the last 2 weeks. I can no longer flush my toilet.There is mold growing on the surface of the water in the basement. Also the ceiling collapsed in the aprtment above us and water leaks in steadily and badly when it rains. I have moisture in the walls and around the electrical outlets . The finishing nails are falling out of the ceiling and is starting to buckle. I have not been able to work due to being sick all the time. I have sarcoidosis. The landlady has been informed and refuses to repair anything. The building inspector and health unit have also been over, but they feel that this is not a health hazard. I dont know what to do. I was wondering if anyone has any advice as to get moved out ( as I have no income due to lost work) My husband does not make enough money . We have been trying to save first and last to go, but having great difficulty as my health is deteriorating. I`m frustrated tired and sick. Any advice? The apartment I live in has had a sewage back up for the last 2 weeks. I can no longer flush my toilet.There is mold growing on the surface of the water in the basement. Also the ceiling collapsed in the aprtment above us and water leaks in steadily and badly when it rains. I have moisture in the walls and around the electrical outlets . The finishing nails are falling out of the ceiling and is starting to buckle. I have not been able to work due to being sick all the time. I have sarcoidosis. The landlady has been informed and refuses to repair anything. The building inspector and health unit have also been over, but they feel that this is not a health hazard. I dont know what to do. I was wondering if anyone has any advice as to get moved out ( as I have no income due to lost work) My husband does not make enough money . We have been trying to save first and last to go, but having great difficulty as my health is deteriorating. I`m frustrated tired and sick. Any advice?

]]> By: Susan Blankenbecler http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-35479 Susan Blankenbecler Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:35:13 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-35479 We are building a house and we noticed some of the boards inside (framed walls) not yet dry walled have some mold on them some greenish, blackish and whiteish. When i wipe it with pure clorox and a rag, it cleans off, completey disappears. Is this good enough, or do I need to call in an expert. Is that expensive? We are building a house and we noticed some of the boards inside (framed walls) not yet dry walled have some mold on them some greenish, blackish and whiteish. When i wipe it with pure clorox and a rag, it cleans off, completey disappears. Is this good enough, or do I need to call in an expert. Is that expensive?

]]> By: mario tedana http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-35458 mario tedana Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:13:00 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-35458 I had an upper respetory infetion kept out of work by DR., when returned to work was as to work paper and sort out, told supv., who said i would need Dr. doucmentation. Got it it said due to my condition I should be kept from vapo or fumes, the paper had been in fire and smelled of diesl fule,it was truck fire department used foam then water, thou iI did not work mIL SUPV KEPT MYSELF AND OTHER WITH DOCDUMEENTIONIN AN INCCLOSED AREA, now co-workers who nver had asthma now do keep getting head aches, I ended up by end of week in ER abd adminited to hospital 4 day with dbl phemone, ask I stated paper smell of fuel and other oder's green mold on some edges burnt blk so could not tell if it was mold too but had mildew, could of this caused all these health syptoms? I had an upper respetory infetion kept out of work by DR., when returned to work was as to work paper and sort out, told supv., who said i would need Dr. doucmentation. Got it it said due to my condition I should be kept from vapo or fumes, the paper had been in fire and smelled of diesl fule,it was truck fire department used foam then water, thou iI did not work mIL SUPV KEPT MYSELF AND OTHER WITH DOCDUMEENTIONIN AN INCCLOSED AREA, now co-workers who nver had asthma now do keep getting head aches, I ended up by end of week in ER abd adminited to hospital 4 day with dbl phemone, ask I stated paper smell of fuel and other oder’s green mold on some edges burnt blk so could not tell if it was mold too but had mildew, could of this caused all these health syptoms?

]]> By: ASHLEE http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-33305 ASHLEE Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:55:44 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-33305 THE PAST STORM WHICH WAS FAY HAS LEFT MY HOUSE MUGGY AND A LEAK IN MY LIVIN ROOM CEILING,WATER COMING UP THROW MY CARPET IN MY BEDROOM.MY LANDLORD TOLD ME TO KEEP A FAN ON IT. AND THAT IT WOULD DRY UP AND BE ALRIGHT.ABOUT THE LICK IN THE LIVING ROOM SOME ONE WOULD COME AND LOOK AT THAT.I TOOK A PICTURE OF WHAT I THINK IS MOLD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE WHICH IS WHERE MY BEDROOM IS AND WHERE THE WATER HAD CAME IN I HAVE A TWO YEAR OLD SON,AND I HAVE ASTHMA WHAT SHOULD I DO? THE PAST STORM WHICH WAS FAY HAS LEFT MY HOUSE MUGGY AND A LEAK IN MY LIVIN ROOM CEILING,WATER COMING UP THROW MY CARPET IN MY BEDROOM.MY LANDLORD TOLD ME TO KEEP A FAN ON IT. AND THAT IT WOULD DRY UP AND BE ALRIGHT.ABOUT THE LICK IN THE LIVING ROOM SOME ONE WOULD COME AND LOOK AT THAT.I TOOK A PICTURE OF WHAT I THINK IS MOLD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE WHICH IS WHERE MY BEDROOM IS AND WHERE THE WATER HAD CAME IN I HAVE A TWO YEAR OLD SON,AND I HAVE ASTHMA WHAT SHOULD I DO?

]]> By: Joslyn http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-26105 Joslyn Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:47:06 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-26105 Mara, Unfortunately this situation is more common than what most people realize. Most property managers and landlords do not want to deal with situations involving leaks and mold. Try talking to him or her again and explain that the leak is causing mold growth, and if not fixed immediately, the mold will continue to grow as will the expense to fix it. The amount it will cost to fix the leak is one thing; the expense to have mold remediation done is an entirely different matter. Mold growth in homes that are not taken care of immediately, is potentially dangerous. The best thing for you to do until the leak can be fixed is to follow the procedures for level I in the following post : <a href="http://moldblogger.com/5-levels-of-mold-remediation/">5 Levels of Mold Remediation</a> Continue to do so until the leak is fixed. You can remove the mold and limit the exposure amount, but it will continue to grow back until the actual problem and cause, the leak, is taken care of. Let me know if you have any more questions! Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team Mara,

Unfortunately this situation is more common than what most people realize.

Most property managers and landlords do not want to deal with situations involving leaks and mold.

Try talking to him or her again and explain that the leak is causing mold growth, and if not fixed immediately, the mold will continue to grow as will the expense to fix it. The amount it will cost to fix the leak is one thing; the expense to have mold remediation done is an entirely different matter.

Mold growth in homes that are not taken care of immediately, is potentially dangerous. The best thing for you to do until the leak can be fixed is to follow the procedures for level I in the following post :

5 Levels of Mold Remediation

Continue to do so until the leak is fixed. You can remove the mold and limit the exposure amount, but it will continue to grow back until the actual problem and cause, the leak, is taken care of.

Let me know if you have any more questions!

Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team

]]> By: Mara http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-26097 Mara Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:21:25 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-26097 I am a renter and have had a leak for over two weeks now. The property manager is aware of the situation, but has done nothing to fix the problem because they don't want the bill under their name.... I now see black dots around the leaks. What do I do and how do I know if this is dangerous? I am a renter and have had a leak for over two weeks now. The property manager is aware of the situation, but has done nothing to fix the problem because they don’t want the bill under their name…. I now see black dots around the leaks. What do I do and how do I know if this is dangerous?

]]> By: Joslyn http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25980 Joslyn Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:13:37 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25980 Megan - Well, really any mold is too much mold to be around. Though you shouldn't worry much as long as your exposure is not repetitive for long periods of time and you are not showing any signs or <a href="http://moldblogger.com/symptoms-of-mold-exposure-who-is-most-at-risk/">symptoms of mold exposure</a>. Most of your concerns should lie with the mold that cannot be seen. Moldy carpet especially is a miserable thing to have to contend with. Replacing the carpet will most likely be easier than trying to remove it and continually keep mold from coming back. My advice would be to have a mold expert look at the place since a do it yourself kit will obviously show up positive for mold if you have visible growth. Best case scenario, you only have topical mold growth in those few places and they're easy to remediate. Worst case, unseen mold is growing everywhere beneath your carpet and behind your walls. It would be best to have it checked out. Also, I would recommend reading the following for your own personal mold remediation use. It could prove to be useful. <a href="http://moldblogger.com/5-levels-of-mold-remediation/">5 Levels of Mold Remediation</a> Thank you so much, and I wish you the best in your personal fight against mold! Let me know if you have any more questions, or comment back with an update =] Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team Megan -

Well, really any mold is too much mold to be around. Though you shouldn’t worry much as long as your exposure is not repetitive for long periods of time and you are not showing any signs or symptoms of mold exposure.

Most of your concerns should lie with the mold that cannot be seen. Moldy carpet especially is a miserable thing to have to contend with. Replacing the carpet will most likely be easier than trying to remove it and continually keep mold from coming back.

My advice would be to have a mold expert look at the place since a do it yourself kit will obviously show up positive for mold if you have visible growth.

Best case scenario, you only have topical mold growth in those few places
and they’re easy to remediate. Worst case, unseen mold is growing everywhere beneath your carpet and behind your walls. It would be best to have it checked out.

Also, I would recommend reading the following for your own personal mold remediation use. It could prove to be useful.

5 Levels of Mold Remediation

Thank you so much, and I wish you the best in your personal fight against mold!

Let me know if you have any more questions, or comment back with an update =]

Joslyn from the MoldBlogger team

]]> By: Megan http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25971 Megan Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:14:20 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25971 In my house we have put clorox on some mold that has been there for a while, there is a couple of spots on the carpet in one room and a little bit on the wall. How do I know how much mold is too much to be around? In my house we have put clorox on some mold that has been there for a while, there is a couple of spots on the carpet in one room and a little bit on the wall.
How do I know how much mold is too much to be around?

]]> By: Joslyn http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25617 Joslyn Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:18:02 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25617 Jen, Mold exposure, even in small doses is never good for anyone to breathe - especially easily susceptible ages like younger children. It's definitely something I would address with the teacher as a concerned parent. Are any of the children having symptoms like runny noses, frequent colds that can't seem to ease or other physical complaints? Ask the teacher what the purpose of leaving the pumpkin in the classroom is. Since the pumpkin has been there since October, I would submit that the experiment should be through. Your child's teacher should have no objections the removal of a hazardous pumpkin. Thank you for your question Jen and I hope everything goes well. Best Wishes, Joslyn from the MoldBlogger Team Jen,

Mold exposure, even in small doses is never good for anyone to breathe - especially easily susceptible ages like younger children.

It’s definitely something I would address with the teacher as a concerned parent.

Are any of the children having symptoms like runny noses, frequent colds that can’t seem to ease or other physical complaints?

Ask the teacher what the purpose of leaving the pumpkin in the classroom is. Since the pumpkin has been there since October, I would submit that the experiment should be through. Your child’s teacher should have no objections the removal of a hazardous pumpkin.

Thank you for your question Jen and I hope everything goes well.

Best Wishes,

Joslyn from the MoldBlogger Team

]]> By: jen http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25587 jen Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:51:40 +0000 http://moldblogger.com/7-ways-to-know-if-a-mold-is-dangerous/#comment-25587 My son's class put a pumpkin in a glass container with a thin layer of plastic wrap over the top (the plastic wrap is open on one side). This rotting pumpkin has been sitting in the classroom molding since the end of October. It just doesn't seem like a healthy thing for the children (3 to 5 year-olds. Am I over reacting or is having a rotting pumpkin in the classroom a health hazard? My son’s class put a pumpkin in a glass container with a thin layer of plastic wrap over the top (the plastic wrap is open on one side). This rotting pumpkin has been sitting in the classroom molding since the end of October. It just doesn’t seem like a healthy thing for the children (3 to 5 year-olds. Am I over reacting or is having a rotting pumpkin in the classroom a health hazard?

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