Last year, a newspaper article was published to explain the potential health concerns caused by your Christmas tree: "How CHRISTMAS TREES can cause hay fever hell: Pollen grains, dust and mold can trigger sneezing, coughing and a runny nose " The article dubbed the illness, Christmas Tree Syndrome, because 1 in 3 (approximately 35 percent) people get sick, suffering from hay fever like symptoms, soon after the Christmas tree is set up in the home. This article explains what causes Christmas Tree Syndrome and provides recommendations on how you can minimize the potential health issues caused by this indoor air quality issue. WHY DOES...
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All of our lives, every day, we have been exposed to mold. A mold-free environment is just about impossible to achieve, even on that shining metal surface in your kitchen. The impact of household mold on common skin conditions Molds are extremely common forms of fungi, and they are opportunistic. That is why, if conditions are right, mold grows in homes very easily. Moldy bread comes to mind, with its green, fuzzy filaments that seem to be invading the crust. In reality, the mold is spreading throughout the bread, and feeding upon it. In the environmental cleanup department, mold is...
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A Healthy Bathroom Bathrooms are vulnerable to mold because they are constantly exposed to moisture. By visiting tile shops, homeowners are taking the first step to making their bathroom mold-free. Tile is one of the most water-resistant decorative materials available for bathroom use, and when installed and cleaned properly it can remain free of mold. Here are some tips for reducing the risk of mold in any home. Choose Easier Tile Not only is tile versatile, attractive and durable, when chosen correctly it is also easier to clean. Smooth tiles are simple to wipe down completely, because they do not...
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An Inexpensive Remedy If you have suffered from toxic mold exposure, you probably understand how important it is to support your body in order to aid in recovering from a injurious overload of mold. Many molds can be harmful, and if you have daily encountered mold over a period of time, it is very important to first remove yourself from the contamination, and second, give your body the assistance it needs to repair. Often natural remedies are expensive and hard to find, but some, such as dandelion root, can be found free in your yard (make sure it hasn’t...
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A Moldy Situation Discovering mold in your apartment can be an upsetting and frustrating experience. Whether you have a small, localized problem or a full-blown mold infestation, the risks to your health are enough for you to know that the problem needs to be taken care of. But if you don’t own the property, where do you turn for assistance? Oftentimes, landlords can be less-than-receptive to their tenants’ complaints about mold. Wiping down the surface with bleach, sending in a handyman, or even attempting to take care of the mold yourself can even worsen the problem, leaving you in...
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What is Mold? Mold is an extremely small, dangerous element that belongs to the family of fungi. It can thrive on almost any surface especially cellulose-based objects. Molds are present almost everywhere. Though they maybe harmful at times, molds are a big part of the ecological balance in the environment, as they play a major role in breaking down organic substances. Molds are the original recyclers. According to some recent studies, approximately 50 percent of homes have unknown moisture problems. And as we all know, molds thrive best in moist places. To a large extent, all indoor mold growth is potentially...
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Is Mold Inspection Provided by Local Real Estate Agencies? Hello friends, and welcome to the blog page of Mold Busters LLC – your number one mold inspector in Lewes, DE! In our first post, we would like to tell you a bit more about the hazards of mold and why it is so important to get the property you intend to buy professionally inspected before signing the contract with the real estate agency that works for you (your agent will most probably not book such service for you)! Household mold can cause great damage to your property, not to mention that...
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