Sometimes called mold, mold is a type of fungus that in nature does an excellent job of breaking down organic matter. In your home, however, it could cause a whole host of health issues and allergies. Several solutions, such as bleach, ammonia, and hydrogen peroxide, can kill mold. However, bleach and ammonia can cause skin […]
Everyone should know how to get rid of mold. If left untreated, these little black spots can spread and cause serious damage to your home, not to mention your health. This chore is not as simple as clean a glass shower door — you will need to take precautions and wear protective equipment. But the […]
New York City Housing Authority contractors are removing mold from LaGuardia homes in Manhattan. (Photo: ALM Archive) Adjusters and managers recognize that most home and business insurance policies have caps on the amount paid to deal with mold remediation. In the early 2000s, the mold remediation industry was still fairly new. Although some state regulations […]
MILTON, GA — Milton firefighters returned to an upgraded Fire Station 41 on Monday, after spending months being housed by colleagues in Roswell while necessary mold remediation work was completed. Station 41, at the intersection of New Providence Road and Arnold Mill Road/State Route 140, closed last November after an air quality assessment found high […]
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By Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter in eastern North Carolina Goldsboro, North Carolina — Mold, mice and cockroaches are commonplace at Goldsboro High School, the students say. The learning environment has been neglected as students say they are forced to watch plaster peel off walls and walk on rotting floors. On Tuesday, three students raised their […]
Clean your washer regularly to prevent mold and mildew from forming. Chris Monroe/CNET Do you regularly use your washing machine to clean your clothes and towels, but if it has mold in it, does your laundry really get clean? If you haven’t cleaned your washing machine recently, there may be mold. And while it’s not […]
The mold in Bernadette Francis’ Flatbush apartment is so bad she says she had to start sleeping in the living room. Furniture from his rent-stabilized apartment at 3400 Snyder Ave. rot, Francis suffers from asthma and a specialist told him that the mold was affecting his health. At least three other people in the building […]