Category: All about Mold

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 showed through scientific research that mold may not be explicitly dangerous […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

So your home has been afflicted with mold, and you’ve called in a specialist to fix your fungal problems. However, the question bears: Can the mold come back? That answer, like many surrounding the fungal organism known as mold, has varying degrees of right and wrong answers. For starters, the determination of returning mold after […]