Water damage is something that every homeowner tries to avoid. As many people know, water damage can be worse than fire or wind damage in some cases. This is mainly because moisture can structurally destroy a home and create mold and bacteria that can be terrible for your health. In addition, water damage isn’t always […]

Everyone loves a brand new, bright, shiny, and clean appliance. Filling a brand new refrigerator or taking clothes out of a spotless dryer can become surprisingly satisfying chores when your appliances are new. But everyone knows that in due time, these same chores aren’t as fun when you find mold growing inside a washing machine […]

Mold can be a nasty problem to have in your home. Understanding the science behind mold can help to demonstrate how it gets a foothold in your home and what’s necessary to remove it. Mold can sometimes seem like a small, smelly inconvenience, but it can be a big problem in your home. Taking steps […]

If you own a building where people live or work, it’s important to keep them safe. In fact, you’re required by law to provide a place of employment that meets certain safety standards. Employees will always assume they’re working in a building that’s up to code, doesn’t contain any fire hazards, and is free of […]

In hot, humid temperatures, one of your top concerns is mold. Mold can cause an unbelievable amount of damage to your home as well as your health, and homeowners need to do everything they can to prevent it. Most have a powerful weapon against mold at their disposal, their air conditioner. There are several ways […]

Every once in a while, all homeowners will try to save money when it comes to home maintenance. Maybe you’ll take care of the lawn yourself or tackle a plumbing issue with the help of the Internet. However, some jobs should be left to the professionals. Especially jobs that involve mold. Mold is a type […]

September is here, and that means it’s the peak of hurricane season here in Florida. Basic hurricane preparedness is part of every Floridian’s toolkit, but don’t forget to prepare for the something that is often unseen: mold. When a storm is on its way, it is essential to keep mold prevention in hurricane season in […]

There’s a lot of information out there on the effects of mold and mildew on your health. If you’ve ever looked into it, you’ve probably seen a list of people who are most at risk. Normally, at the top of that list is infants and children, right above elderly or sick individuals. Everyone should know […]

Regardless if you’re a new homeowner or if you’ve been in the same home for forty years, it’s absolutely vital to make sure you take the proper precautions to fight off and prevent mold and mildew in your home or office. Mold is basically tiny fungi that grow in branch-like filaments called hyphae. While some […]

Stachybotrys chartarum is a scary name. More commonly known as toxic black mold, it is a standout amongst the most notorious and hazardous molds that can develop in the walls, floors, and ceiling of a home. It’s a darkened green color with either a powdery or gooey texture. There are other species of molds that […]