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It's almost December which means it's time to bring Christmas trees out of the attic, not mold. Not many people realize that trees and Christmas decorations are more likely to carry mold. Check for mold on Christmas Decorations: Decorating Without Mold Clean mold and pollen or hose off tree with water before bringing in house (real tree)Wipe down t...
Read MoreMold growth occurswith excessive moisture. Humidity, temperature and poor ventilation can all play a role in mold growth. When the air cannot hold any more moisture, condensationoccurs leaving behind a wet like substance. You are likely to have seen this occur in bathrooms where steam is present, or near windows....
Read MoreMolds are the most dangerous developments that put your life in danger. You will not be able to even know how they will gradually cause serious health hazards for you. Molds can grow at any part of your property. They can grow on paper, wires, electric fittings, carpet, floorboards, food, wooden works, wall and so on.
Read MoreWhen should you worry vs.when you should get cleaned. Did you know that mildew can actually be defined as a specific type of mold? Both mold and mildew are fungusthat containsmultiplenuclei. It can form in patches (green or black) beneath the material's surface. Mildew Mildew; however, is not invasive and...
Read MoreMany types of mold exist but most types aren't dangerous. How do you know if the type you have is dangerous? Call Icon! It is important to know the type of mold and how much mold is present. If you have one of the harmful molds (black mold) it can damage your health without you realizing why.
Read MoreThere are DIY options for cleaning mold yourself, but by doing it yourself, are you actually doing more harm than good? Here are the 3 risks for cleaning it yourself: Spread mold spores further - By not properly cleaning it up, mold spores will be extracted from where they are at and spread further in the air. Making the situation worse, and the nu...
Read MoreYes, mold can affect your brain! Depression, anxiety, anger, fear, and helplessness have all been well-documented symptoms of mold. Many times, anxiety and depression can be an early sign of exposure. Symptoms: Additional effects on the brain: It can be difficult knowing you have mold in your home and feeling like you have to get rid of items or mo...
Read MoreHaving toxic mold in your home is taxing on your health as well as others. In order to prevent mold from taking over your home there are a few steps you can take before the toxic mold is even present. Mold Prevention Tips: Use dehumidifiers to reduce humidity Raise the house temperature to prevent condensation Clean gutters Vacuum regularly Ventil...
Read MoreMold produces microbial volatile organic compounds which can either be odorless or have a musty smell. The process of detecting the smell of mold: Check for reactions when entering the room. The nose can detect the smell first out of any of your other senses. If you are in a room with mold, it may be sneezing or nose irritation Check for the sme...
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