Category Archives: clean-up
Mold Attacks Norris Recreational Center
St. Charles School District 303 is investigating mold in a racquetball court at the Norris Recreational Center. Mold in the district already has caused respiratory infections, asthma attacks, migraine headaches, tiredness and dizziness in students and employees. St. Charles East … Continue reading
Mold is a Landlord’s Least Fav Tenant
Landlords have responsibility even though tenants are responsible for general maintenance to the property they are renting. If they are keeping home clean and mold happens anyway, they will be pointing fingers at the landlords. This is because if the … Continue reading
Professional Procedures
The California legislature enacted the Toxic Mold Protection Act (TMPA) in 2002, and was later updated The law notes that “damp buildings encourage the growth of bacteria and degradation of wet building materials can release irritant chemicals indoors. Some or … Continue reading
Worst Landlords List
Interactive map of New York’s worst landlords This interactive map on the gothamist reveals the locations of documented bad landlords. If you have a landlord you’d like to report, contact Public Advocate for the City of New York Bill de … Continue reading
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
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
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
TV Station Goes after Mold
On April 2nd, a tv station, ABC7, contacted the county with a mold complaint, and the next day the county hired a company to serve legal notice in the owner. The county moved for an expedited court day to force … Continue reading
FDA Warning Letter Regarding Apple MOLD 2010-2011
Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Seattle District Pacific Region 22201 23rd Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021-4421 Telephone: 425-486-8788 FAX: 425-483-4996 October 20, 2011 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED and VIA FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION In reply refer to … Continue reading
Tenants Fear Mold in Moldy Wet Miami 1420 NW Third St
The building at 1420 NW Third St is plagued with problems from hot water to holes in the ceiling in spite of rent over $500+ a month. One tenant’s shower is so badly rotted sheetrock fell on the tenant while … Continue reading
First the Rain, Then the Mold–Hawaii Braces for the Clean-up
With all the flood damage to private property, there are a lot of homes and businesses being examined to determine the extent of the damage. As we know, water damage today leads to mold tomorrow. The restoration companies are hopping, … Continue reading
When you need Help with a Mold Problem
A mold screening test is used to determine if a mold antigen is present in your living environment. A mold diagnostic is a full lab analysis on the type and size of your mold problem. You may need a dehumidifier. … Continue reading
The Borax Alternative
You may be using bleach to kill mold. There are other options like Borax, which may be preferable because a borax solution does not emit toxic fumes. We just talked about hepa-filtration in your air system. Hopefully you have a … Continue reading