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Five Amazing Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Your Mold Removal

FirstCall | Posted on March 10, 2021 |

Microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, outdoors and indoors, making it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. All that having said, it is also a fact that most homeowners are busy now and inspecting the entire house for patches of mold, then assembling all the products required to get rid of […]

Understanding Mold in Your Home

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

Causes of mold in the home There’s no mold in the desert. That’s because mold needs humidity to grow. Badly fitting windows and doors, cracks in the walls and anywhere else that water can intrude – leaking faucets and pipes, loose bathroom fittings, a hole in the roof – all of these things can create […]

Mold Exposure Symptoms

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

It is common for people to mistake the symptoms of mold exposure to a normal everyday cold or flu. However, when experiencing mold exposure people tend to become sick for a prolonged period of time as the mold is often something they are being exposed to every day while living or working in their property. Symptoms Commonly […]

Where Does Mold Come From?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

Mold, simply, comes from moisture, but it can be much more complicated than that. Molds are fungi, meaning they are organisms incapable of creating their own food supply. This means that molds form atop a host, and because molds thrive in moisture, they commonly form in soils, atop food sources, in areas of increased hydration […]

What Is Mold?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

We have all heard about mold, have seen mold, and have more than likely have found some kind of mold inside of our homes. But what actually is this substance we know as mold? For starters, mold is a type of fungus. Also commonly known as “mould,” this term is ascribed to fungi that have […]

What Are The Side Effect of Mold?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

Intro – Mold what ? Mold is a common household fungus that releases spores into your air and can be increasingly dangerous among homes with poor ventilation or homes that receive an excess amount of moisture. While we interact with mold every time we step outside, it has been showing through scientific research that mold […]

Can Mold Make You and Your Family Sick?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

Mold has evolved as something of a buzzword for modern homeowners, tenants, and really anyone who has lived inside a home. You say “mold,” there is going to be a reaction from someone who shares your living space. But the question reigns: Can mold actually make you and your family sick? The short answer, unfortunately, […]

Will The Mold Come Back?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

The overarching problem that has been troubling homeowners forever has been that mold is a fungus. This means that mold is prolific in nature and especially equipped to grasp onto moisture anywhere in your home, spreading easily. If you find a patch of mold and decide to roll your sleeves up, grab some bleach and […]

Should I Treat The Mold Myself?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

You have found mold in your home, and depending on how severe it looks, you decide you want to treat the mold yourself. What does this look like? Most online sites will explain the risks of exposing yourself to direct contact with mold, but may say things like: clean out your air conditioners and air […]

Can Mold Affect My Pets?

FirstCall | Posted on November 30, 2019 |

Due to a long history of studies on mold and its effects on human beings, it is easy to be aware of the potential health risks that afflict humans from household mold growth. However, pets are a different story. Believe it or not, your pets are at greater risk of experiencing adverse health effects from […]