Category Archives: clean-up
Seattle Children’s operating rooms closed for mold
Aspergillus mold was discovered in Seattle Children’s Hospital. The hospital has been closed while it is air handling utilities are inspected. A professional hygienist has been called in to help the hospital bring the air handling unit up to speed. … Continue reading
Do You Have Mold in Your Apartment?
Mold is a health hazard and living in a mold-infested apartment can cause serious health issues including lung diseases, asthma, and allergies. Therefore, if you think your apartment is prone to mold-infestation, here a few tips that can help you … Continue reading
List of Plaintiffs in Northwood Centre Lawsuit
Victims claim airborne mold and animal feces made them sick, and they are suing Northwood Centre. The number has escalated to more than 86 from 20. Some claim they were unaware they were working in unhealthy conditions. Raw sewage backed … Continue reading
After Rebuilding New Orleans , Latino Workers Await Justice
Latino immigrants who came to reconstruct New Orleans after it was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 were victims of wage theft, hazardous work conditions and harassment by employers. Some were exposed to dangerous substances at work such as mold, … Continue reading
Toxic Mold in San Joaquin County Nipped in the Spore
In San Joaquin County, California, Julia Morgan Elementary School is under attack by mold. Mold was found prospering underneath wallpaper in a couple of classrooms. Three classrooms in all were worked by an environmental remediation company and pronounced clean. Other … Continue reading
Mold Strikes Eight 8 Ypsilanti Homeowners
Ypsilanti Township is demanding that eight moldy homes be brought up to code and threatens dire consequences: to have a Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge to declare the properties a public nuisance. Homeowners must bring them up to code or … Continue reading
View the mold weather map
If you have problems with mold, check out the mold weather map here. You know the drill. Click to view. If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold. … Continue reading
Catching and preventing Indoor Mold Problems
You can help prevent mold with some planning ahead of time. Mold spores travel through the air and when they land on moisture, they grow, and propagate. Indoor mold growth can cause health problems like allergy, asthma attacks and pneumonia, … Continue reading
How to Keep Your Home Mold Free
Mold growth in a home is not only unsightly, but can also trigger many health problems in the residents. While the health implications may vary from person to person, the common problems include wheezing, coughing, nasal and throat infections and … Continue reading
Biola University Mold afternote
The library archives are closed as the library addresses the mold found on Sept. 23. Restoration Services completed the cleanup on Oct. 25 and left the archives room in containment over the weekend. The mold was non-toxic. Archived books appear … Continue reading