Mold Information

You see something strange and unsightly on the surfaces in your home and immediately your mind starts questioning what it is and how to get rid of it. Is it mold? Is it mildew? What is mold anyway and how is it different than mildew? How does one clean or get rid of mold or mildew? Are mold and mildew the same thing?

Wood is exceptionally vulnerable to mold because it is made up of a deeply penetrable and fibrous material that easily absorbs moisture.

Black mold is a serious problem for people of all ages, but for the elderly—who have a more vulnerable immune system—it could very well be much worse, especially if the early warning signs aren’t easily recognized by the victims or their caretakers.

When a baby breathes in mycotoxins (the toxic substance produced by mold spores), the blood vessels in the baby’s lungs are weakened, potentially causing pulmonary hemorrhaging—bleeding within the baby’s lungs. The more exposure a baby has to mold, the more likely he or she will develop a chronic or even life-threatening condition.

When mold appears on food, it typically means that you should throw it out. However, that may not always be the case with cheese.

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Stachybotrys chartarum (sometimes Stachybotrys atra)—commonly known otherwise as “black mold”—is a greenish-black mold usually accompanied by a distinctive odor.

Searching for a new home can be a stressful and complicated process, but one thing you will want to watch out for when evaluating if a house is right for you is whether or not it has a mold issue. Mold is a destructive and unhealthful house guest, one you don’t want inhabiting a home you wish to buy. To avoid all the headaches and difficulties of owning a moldy home, make sure to take note of these five ways to inspect your prospective home as you search the real estate market. These can also be applied to looking for a mold-free rental home or apartment as well.

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Toe-nail fungus is probably one of the more long-lasting fungal infections you can develop. It comes on slow and takes its time leaving. For most people, it doesn’t leave at all, and a doctor’s visit is in order. If you’re not interested in meeting with your doctor and intend to treat toe-nail fungus on your own, we won’t stop you, but what we can do is give you a list of the best essential oils to consider for treatment.

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Attention all California landlords and renters! Beginning January 1, 2022, all residential landlords are required by law to present a copy of the booklet “Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California” to every potential renter before they enter into a rental or lease agreement.

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It has been proven time and time again that the effects of mold exposure may have serious, sometimes fatal consequences for young infants in the early years of their life. It can be alarming that a home could be the source of such debilitating health issues, which is why this is such an important topic.