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After The Storm – Cleaning Up Mold
In my scouring of the internet today I ran across a great little piece put together by Consumer Reports. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, mold has become a serious problem. Its great to see other organizations putting work into getting information out to the public. An excerpt reads:
Hurricanes and rainstorms often leave mold and mildew contamination in their wake, even in communities that aren’t directly hit by hurricane-force, wind-driven rain and storm surges. Mold can grow out of control wherever buildings retain too much moisture for too long without drying out, even in arid climates.
Small, isolated patches of mold growing on and around your shower curtain or bathtub usually aren’t a concern. But mold that covers a large area can aggravate asthma and other respiratory conditions. Excessive mold can also damage your home by weakening floors, walls, and ceilings as it feasts on decaying wood and wallboard, ceiling tiles, caulk, cellulose insulation, and other organic materials. That means finding and eliminating the moisture that feeds the mold to prevent it from coming back.
Check out the rest of the piece by clicking here.
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