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Iowa Homeowner Sickened By Mold Problem Missed By Home Inspector

Mold Assessment Example

Mold Exposure In The Work Environment

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces numerous standards that limit the amount of hazardous chemicals or substances that workers can be exposed to. However, when it comes t... Read more.

The Do-It-Yourself Mold Prevention Checklist

Breathing Made Easy: How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

You’ve Tested For Mold, Now What?

Reasons To Buy Local Vs. A National Franchise

Are You Raising A Mold Family In Your Home?

Do You Need Formaldehyde Testing? Formaldehyde & Exposure In Our Homes

How To Prevent Mold – Mold’s Secret Enemy

Mold Prevention – Helpful Tools To Battle Mold

We Broke The Mold, Literally And Figuratively.

Facts About Mold And Dampness – Mold And Your Health

Testing For Mold In Memphis – Mold Testing Memphis

What Do I Get With A Mold Inspection?

The Seven Components Of Indoor Air Quality

Mold Testing And Inspection: Certified Vs Licensed

Mold Testing Vs Iaq (Indoor Air Quality) Profile

How To Prevent Mold: Memphis Mold Inspector’s Sanitization Protocol For Maintaining A Healthy Indoor Environment

Why Do I Need Both An Environmental Consultant And A Mold Remediator?

Dust Mites, Allergies & Asthma

Exposure to dust mites is a common trigger for allergies and asthma, especially in children. Learn where dust mites may be lurking in your home and what you can do to minimize your family’s exposure... Read more.

Breathing Mold Can Cause Health Concerns

Breathing mold can cause health issues including allergy and asthma attacks in certain individuals. Mold is a natural part of the environment and can be found all around us, but having mold growing in... Read more.

House Dust Allergens And Indoor Air Quality

Virtually everyone has experienced sneezing, a running nose or itchy eyes after cleaning their home. The condition is often caused by exposure to household dust allergens that have become airborne. Th... Read more.

Indoor Air Quality Complaints In Office Environments

As the public recognizes the importance of healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments, their awareness and demand for good indoor air quality (IAQ) has increased. Read more.

Indoor Air Quality & Pet Allergens

Indoor air quality is not only affected by dust and mold. For many people their pets are an important part of the family, but homes with pets can also result in indoor air quality issues, allergies, a... Read more.

Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) refer to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures which can affect the environment and human health. They are emitted by a variety of househo... Read more.

Tickborne Pathogen Testing Services

Tickborne pathogens can carry serious diseases, including lyme disease. Find out how tickborne pathogen testing can help. Read more.

Hidden Mold In Homes & Buildings

Do you have hidden mold in your home or business? You may be suffering from allergies, asthma attacks, and even infections from hidden mold. Learn more about common mold hiding spots and how you can p... Read more.

Meth Lab Dangers

Most of the methamphetamine abused in this country comes from foreign or domestic super-labs, although it can also be made in small, illegal laboratories, where its production endangers the people in ... Read more.

Air Ducts And Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is typically a major concern for homeowners when they decide to investigate having their air ducts cleaned. A home’s heating and cooling system acts as a building’s lungs as the... Read more.

School Indoor Air Quality And Student Performance

Studies have shown a direct link between school facility conditions and student performance. The most commonly cited problem was school indoor air quality. Read more.

Mold – A Known Asthma Trigger

Asthma affects up to 7% of the U.S. population and it has been reported that asthma causes 4,000 deaths each year in the United States and ¼ million worldwide. Mold is a known asthma trigger for some... Read more.

Stachybotrys In My Home, Now What?

Stachybotrys is also known as black mold, or toxic mold, although like other molds, it can appear either black or green. Individuals with respiratory vulnerabilities are at an increased risk of develo... Read more.

Water Damage And Mold – Common Interior Sources

Water damage in a commercial or residential property is one of the most common causes for an insurance claim. It can be caused by everything from a natural flooding event or indoor plumbing leak to a ... Read more.

Vacation Homes And Water Damage – Things To Consider Before Leaving

There are millions of vacation homes located all across North America. They include everything from million dollar beach homes and condos to homes in the mountains and fishing cabins. Read more.

Fall Maintenance Tips For A Healthy Home

Fall brings shorter days, cooler weather and even snow and ice to some areas. It is a good time to check the condition of a home or commercial property and perform some preventive maintenance tasks to... Read more.

Wind Damage, Moisture & Mold

Thunderstorms, microbursts, tornadoes and hurricanes are all associated with high velocity winds that cause billions of dollars in property damage each year. While certain regions of the world may exp... Read more.

Attached Garages & Indoor Air Quality Concerns

For many people, having an attached garage is a major convenience that allows them to keep their vehicles out of the rain, snow and hot summer temperatures. Garages also act as a storage and work area... Read more.

Water Heaters, Water Damage & Mold

One of the modern conveniences many people take for granted is hot water in their home or business. A simple turn of the tap provides for a warm bath, shower or hot water for washing dishes and clothe... Read more.

Are You Allergic To Your Dog? Tips To Minimize The Symptoms Of Dog Allergies

It has been estimated that there are over 70 million dogs in the United States alone and that perhaps as many as 40% of U.S. households have a pet dog. Their popularity is due to their unique ability ... Read more.

Carpeting And Your Indoor Air Quality

Whether building a new home or commercial building, remodeling, or repairing a property due to water damage or another event, choosing the type of flooring to be installed is an important decision. In... Read more.

Water Heaters, Water Damage & Mold

One of the modern conveniences many people take for granted is hot water in their home or business. A simple turn of the tap provides for a warm bath, shower or hot water for washing dishes and clothe... Read more.

Mold Companies Exposed – Finding An Honest Mold Contractor

Toxic mold in your home can be dangerous. But when you call a mold contractor for help, are they competent and honest? TODAY National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen went undercover to find ou... Read more.

Seasonal Allergies & Things To Avoid Indoors

Seasonal allergies impact millions of people each year with symptoms ranging from a runny or stuffy nose to itchy eyes. Commonly referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies begin... Read more.

Spring Maintenance Tips For A Healthy Home

Spring ushers in longer days of sunlight and warmer weather and it’s also good time to check the condition of a home or commercial property. Performing some preventive spring maintenance tasks now c... Read more.

Air Conditioner Preventive Maintenance & Indoor Air Quality

When hot outdoor temperatures arrive, a properly functioning central home air conditioner provides a comfortable indoor environment for building occupants. Depending on where people live, air conditio... Read more.

Water Damage, Termites & Mold

If water damage occurs in home or building, its presence can not only ruin and destroy building materials and personal belongings, it could also result in mold contamination and a termite infestation.... Read more.

Laundry Room – Fire, Water & Mold Prevention

For many people, having a laundry room in their home to wash and dry their clothes is high on their “must have” list. Having a washing machine and clothes dryer in a home provides convenience and ... Read more.

Mold – Epa’s 10 Things You Should Know About Mold

In recent times, people have become much more aware of exposure risks to elevated levels of mold in their homes, schools and work environments. High levels of mold indoors can lead to air quality issu... Read more.

Aspergillosis & Moldy Indoor Environments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that aspergillosis is a disease caused by a common type of fungus, known as Aspergillus, which lives indoors and outdoors. While the CDC st... Read more.

Hair Salons & Formaldehyde Concerns

Several years ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and several State OSHA programs began investigating questions and complaints from hair salon owners and workers about possib... Read more.

Winter Indoor Air Quality Tips

During the winter months, when people spend more time inside, and doors and windows of homes and offices are kept tightly shut, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and complaints often come to light. This... Read more.

Air Ducts – Tips To Prevent Contamination

Air ducts in a home or building allow for ventilation and a path for warm or cool air to provide a comfortable indoor environment for families or building occupants. However, if the ducts become dirty... Read more.

Air Quality Index (Aqi) – What It Means For You

In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed an Air Quality Index, also known as the AQI, which is used to report daily air quality conditions. It is a tool used by va... Read more.

Air Ducts – Tips To Prevent Contamination

Air ducts in a home or building allow for ventilation and a path for warm or cool air to provide a comfortable indoor environment for families or building occupants. However, if the ducts become dirty... Read more.

Indoor Mold – Allergen, Irritant, Asthma Trigger And Potential Fungal Pathogen

Indoor mold can trigger allergies and asthma, among other health concerns. For mold to grow indoors, it needs moisture and a source of food. Unfortunately, many building materials, furnishings and per... Read more.

Mold Myth Vs. Fact

“Mold isn’t something most people think about until it affects their health, home or business,” said Pete Duncanson. And he should know. Mr. Duncanson serves as Chairman of the Board for the Ins... Read more.

Iicrc Certification: What Does It Mean?

As an ANSI (American National Standards Institute)-accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO), the IICRC has led the way in establishing industry standards and reference guides for water damag... Read more.

Asthma – What Is In The Air You Breathe?

According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, 7.7% of people in the United States had asthma. That equates to over 24 million people with the chronic lung di... Read more.

Vocs & New Construction

People walking into a newly constructed or recently renovated home or building will often comment about the “new” home or office smell. While this “new” smell is pleasant to some, and may invo... Read more.

Improve Your Iaq (Indoor Air Quality)

Iicrc – Where Professionals Find Training. And Consumers Find Peace Of Mind.

The IICRC, or the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, is the non-profit certifying body for the cleaning and restoration industry. Learn more about what IICRC Certificatio... Read more.

Cdc’s A Healthy Home For Everyone Guide

With many people spending up to 90% of their time indoors, and perhaps half or more of the day in their home, living in a residence that provides a safe and healthy environment is a key component to p... Read more.

Condensation, Humidity, Dust Mites & Mold

Almost everyone has been told to put a coaster under a cold beverage during a hot summer day by a parent or grandparent to prevent creating a water stain on a wood table. Unless the cup has a leak, th... Read more.

Diy Mold Test Kits – Limitations Of Settling Plates

While it may be tempting to use a do it yourself (DIY) mold test kit that utilizes settling plates to diagnose mold in a home or other type of building, this over-the-counter method often has many sho... Read more.

Mold: Worker And Employer Guide To Hazards And Recommended Controls

In 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Occupational and Safety and Health Administratio... Read more.

Indoor Air Quality Tips For First-Time Homebuyers

Purchasing a home is major decision for anyone, but this can be an especially nerve-racking time for first-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers may be overwhelmed with the process of looking for a h... Read more.

Reopening Buildings After Coronavirus

An untold number of buildings across the globe were temporarily closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many were vacated on short notice without enough time for the proper decommissioning of the... Read more.

Airplanes And Covid-19 – Preventing The Spread Of Germs

Each year, billions of passengers take flights to locations across the globe. The aviation industry is a critical component of the worldwide economy, moving people, goods and employing millions of wor... Read more.

Covid-19 Reopening Guidance For Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces, Businesses, Schools & Homes

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the widespread temporary closure of businesses, schools and institutions that were deemed non-essential. As these entities prepared to begin to reopen, the Center... Read more.

Cdc Guidance For Cleaning & Disinfecting A Workplace If Someone Is Sick

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance for cleaning and disinfecting a workplace if someone is sick. Read more.

Summer Allergies

Many people associate allergies with spring, but allergies can be a problem for people any month of the year and the summer season is no exception. Summer allergies can be caused by seasonal outdoor c... Read more.

How To Prepare Your Home For A Flood

Each year, floods cause billions of dollars in property damage. For those that may encounter floodwaters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created the infographic Be Ready! Floods.... Read more.

Fungal Eye Infections And Some Common Fungi That Can Cause Them

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that while fungal eye infections are extremely rare, they can be very serious and can be caused by many different types of fungi. The follo... Read more.

Mold After A Disaster

The following information comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website about mold after a disaster. Read more.

National Healthy Homes Month 2018

In June of 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) inaugurated the first National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM). The theme that year was “Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy H... Read more.

Mold Removal With Regular Household Cleaners

Mold removal can be an intimidating thought. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine if you need to involve a professional. Read more.