Monthly Archives: June 2012
Sniffing Out Mold
Ebony the Mold Dog If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.
More about Mold and your Environment
Fungi is pretty much indigenous to where ever it turns up. As an opportunistic life form, it can turn up anywhere there is moisture and cellulose, indoors or outdoors. There are hundreds of molds just outside your door, though in … Continue reading
Can Mold Lead to Surgery?
Fungal rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory disease of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses caused by fungi. It is relatively uncommon. There are four kinds, according to what some doctors say. From the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and … Continue reading
Mold and Soft Goods: When in doubt, throw it out
If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.
Saturated Carpet: How to fix
Another question from the BYEBYEMOLD Archive We have a basement play area for our kids that took in several dozen gallons of rain water over the weekend. We are concerned now in drying the carpeting and padding that we have … Continue reading
Can blank mold spread if my windows are open?
Another question from the BYEBYEMOLD Archive CAN BLACK MOLD ON THE PATIO CEILING FALL ON MY BED CLOTHES AND FURNITURE IF I HAD MY SLIDING GLASS DOOR OPEN. CAN IT BE BLOWN ON TO EVERYTHING IN THE HOUSE BY THE … Continue reading
A Mycotoxin Primer
Beware the mycotoxin. It can pass through cell walls, disrupt processes and cause damage. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi. Mycotoxins can cause disease and death. Collectively, diseases caused by mycotoxins are called mycotoxicoses. There are two types of … Continue reading
Mold and Mycotoxins
Folks, remember “Toxic” Black Mold is just a name. All black molds are not necessarily toxic. The genus of Stachybotrys Chartarum is what is often referred to as toxic black mold. The mold itself is not necessarily toxic, but it … Continue reading
Mold Repairs, etc
With all of this rain, we have to be on the lookout for the little things. Watch out for the small leaks. It takes no time for a small leak to become a big problem. Just a little rain behind … Continue reading
Rhinosinusitis and mold as risk factors for asthma symptoms in occupants of a water-damaged building
.-H. Park, K. Kreiss, J. M. Cox-Ganser Article first published online: 21 MAR 2012 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0668.2012.00775.x Abstract Mold exposure in damp buildings is associated with both nasal symptoms and asthma development, but the progression of building-related (BR) rhinosinusitis symptoms to … Continue reading
Quick mold tips
Some quick and easy rules about mold. 1. Keep it dry and that’s half the battle. (It refers to your environment.) 2. If a porous item is contaminated with mold, toss it out. 3. If a non-porous item has superficial … Continue reading
Mold Victim Wins Rights
Spring Floods Lead to Summer Mold Cleanup
Flooding today means mold tomorrow. That’s bad news for Pensacola, where flood warnings are now the first consequence of the deluge in Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. About fifteen inches of rain fell across southern Alabama and western portions … Continue reading
Donations help Mold Injury victim
Doylestown Donation Days. Ten percent of sales at select downtown businesses will help a Bucks County woman battling toxic mold exposure. The victim’s father works in emergency services and told employees at the Bucks County Courthouse. The victim moved to … Continue reading
2005 Recall of Dog Food was Mold Related
19 varieties of cat and dog food made by Diamond Pet Food were recalled after they were found to be contaminated with toxic mold. In all, 31 brands, 700,000 packages were recalled, but they still killed dozens of dogs. The … Continue reading
Mold and your health
There are 117 million Americans allergic to everyday products. Some of these individuals are also likely to be allergic or sensitive to mold. The symptoms of mold exposure can easily be mistaken for a generic contact dermatitis, with skin irritation … Continue reading