The Dakota Lawn Care owner says most yards should be thatched every year or cleaned with a good heavy raking with a leaf rake. John Doehler says spring mold can cause problems with lawns and it’s important to thatch them. Some molds aren’t bad, but others can be more aggressive, he said. Dakota Lawn Care […]
Rapid Clean Restoration now offers safe and effective new techniques that eliminate mold, bacteria and the dangerous effects of water damage from flooding and leaks for customers in Murrieta and Temecula, Southern California. Murrieta, California – April 29, 2022 – Rapid Clean Restoration (RCR) now offers water restoration and mold remediation services in Sothern Riverside […]
A new study from Imperial College London finds that drug-resistant mold spreads from the environment and infects the lungs of susceptible people. Researchers found six cases of people being infected with a drug-resistant form of a fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus that could be traced to spores in the environment. Their findings use samples from England, […]
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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Employees at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield report that mold remediation efforts have begun, but while it appears to be a step in the right direction, employees said that they were more concerned than ever about their health. Employees said they returned to work last week and found that work […]
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas apartment tenant returned from a trip to California on Sunday to find her home was overrun with black mold and she had lost access to everything she possesses while an investigation is taking place. LaToya Barnes, 33, her husband Dante Gilmer, 31, and three young children had to […]
Photo: istockphoto.com Q: Lately I’ve noticed mold on my window sills. I wipe it away, but it always comes back. Is this a big problem? What is the best way to deal with this problem? A: Mold can be more than a household problem: it can cause damage to a home and pose a health […]
Photo: istockphoto.com Q: I just discovered mold on the walls of my bedroom. What’s the best way to get rid of it? Can I paint over mold? A: Painting over mold can cover up dark spots where mold is growing, but it won’t eliminate the problem. Mold is a fungus that thrives where there is […]
Photo: depotphotos.com Q: I was moving furniture and discovered mold stains on the wall! How can I get rid of it? Does vinegar kill mold or should I use bleach? A: If humidity levels are high, there is always a risk of mold growth. Mold usually grows on walls near baseboards or around the ceiling. […]
Before beginning the mold remediation process, it is important to understand the underlying causes of the problem. In most cases, the source of the moisture or water will be the root cause. This means that if the water leak was not fixed, mold would have a hard time growing. The water source must be corrected […]
When it comes to removing mold, you need to consider several factors. The first of these is whether the mold is visible. This is the easiest step, as it involves getting rid of the visible signs of mold. The next step is to determine if the mold is airborne. If so, it won’t be easy […]