Molds 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 MoreIt's holiday season and it's time, 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...
Read MoreMold History Back in the late 1900'sand early 2000's, one way used to get rid of a bad mold infestation was by fire. Burning down the house is what a couple in California had to do in 2003. Ballard and Alison had finished getting the house's leaks repaired. Little did...
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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...
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 MoreOne fire can cause many unexpected costs and a lot of grief to the homeowner. After making sure the people in your house are safe, it is then important to try to rebuild what was lost. Did you know that water sprinklers and hoses can cost a homeowner more than...
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 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...
Read MoreMold loves humidity. Did you know humidity levels should be between 30 and 60 percent in order to prevent the spread of mold spores? A good way to make sure humidity stays within those levelsis to use a humidifier that will automaticallyadjust to humidity levels present. Good air conditioning systems can also help by adding extra humidity to the ai...
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