MOLD RISKS DURING RENOVATION! BATHROOM RENOVATION GONE BAD A bathroom renovation project can be very dangerous. You may hire a contractor with experience and a solid understanding of the potential risks caused by mold.  If you do not you can run into major problems. The contractor renovated a bathroom, but did not install the shower liner and tile properly. The end result was moisture intrusion that led to a significant mold infestation that took two months and resulted in many of thousands of dollars worth of damage. If the contractor takes full responsibility for the problem and paid for all...
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WHAT CAUSES MOLD GROWTH? WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES AND VARIETIES OF MOLD? WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT MOLD? HOW CAN I DETECT MOLD? Mold awareness is increasing because of a growing community of mold sensitized individuals that have organized themselves on FaceBook and other Social Media to share their experiences. Many in the mold community were excited by the release of a new documentary, MOLDY in the summer of 2015. This film was produced by Dave Asprey, the founder of Bullet Proof Coffee and  Health Products. Dave produced this film because he also suffered from mold illness. This...
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The purpose of this article is to explain why and how mold could cause asthma. TOP 10 ASTHMA FACTS AND STATS The following information was cited from Medical News Today, WebMD and the CDC: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Is is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. The exact cause of asthma is unknown. Trigger and causes of asthma include allergies, tobacco smoke, environmental factors, obesity, genetics, and other factors. About 1 in 12 people (about 25 million) have asthma, and the numbers are increasing every year. Asthma are rates...
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IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN MOLD AND DEPRESSION? One fascinating thing I’d like to point out: Dr. Shoemaker has often said that it’s about 25% of the population is susceptible to biotoxin-associated illness. When you add up who’s been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, it too adds up to about 25% of the population. Is that a coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s a very interesting coincidence to me. One of the goals of Indoor Environmental Professionals is to help people gain knowledge about mold and indoor air quality issues. We are accomplishing this goal with our community, networking efforts,...
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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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