When it comes to our children, their safety is paramount. Keeping the places they live, learn, and play safe has led to many of our first regulations and rulings on hazardous construction materials in America. From asbestos to lead, many of these materials that impact the health and air quality of schools and other childcare facilities are being diagnosed and removed. However, due to its very nature mold is a reoccurring problem in schools and you need to work to prevent it. Learn the basics in this article. [Read more…] about Mold in Schools: Finding and Solving Air Quality Problems
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Diagnosing Mold Problems in Your Commercial Kitchen
Mold growth is a real threat for buildings of all kinds, and the most common problem areas is where water meets surfaces. From leaking pipes to steam and pooling water, kitchens have it all, and commercial kitchens – which see more volume and activity than any residential kitchen – are even more at risk. While mold in a home is a hazard to the health of all the residents, mold in a kitchen of a restaurant or other facility is a hazard to all the employees and those who eat food produced in it. This is why it’s vital to locate and deal with mold in commercial kitchens. [Read more…] about Diagnosing Mold Problems in Your Commercial Kitchen
Diagnosing and Dealing with Mold in HVAC Systems
For homes and businesses, HVAC systems are one of their workhorses. On almost daily during for over half the year, these heating and cooling systems can also harbor a hazard to your family, staff, and customers: mold. This article goes over the basics of the formation of mold in HVAC systems, how you can identify it, and where to go from there. Many of these apply equally to both residential and commercial buildings; it’s only the scale that differs. [Read more…] about Diagnosing and Dealing with Mold in HVAC Systems
Controlling Home Mold Growth in Winter
During the wintertime, you and your family and friends are going to spend a lot of time in your home. With the windows closed tight and the heating system going at full speed, your home is a great comfort. However, these same conditions can also lead to mold growth in the hidden parts of your home. Today we’re going to talk about temperature, humidity, and ventilation, and how all three can come together in a perfect storm for mold growth in your home. [Read more…] about Controlling Home Mold Growth in Winter
How to Keep Mold Away After Removal From Your Home
If you’ve already had a mold problem in your home, you know the time, energy, and health costs that come with mold growth. It’s time to make sure that it doesn’t come back and, more importantly, that the underlying causes of mold in the first place are dealt with. Regardless of the size of your mold problem or if you had to call in the professionals for removal, the only thing worse than a mold problem is dealing with it a second time. [Read more…] about How to Keep Mold Away After Removal From Your Home
Can You Sell a Home Containing Mold?
When you’re gearing up to sell your home, it can be a busy and nerve-wracking time. Not only do you need to pack up years of accumulated possessions and deal with the logistics of your new home, but you also have to get your old home ready for sale. Finding and fixings all the little problems, dings, and scratches are one thing, but it can be terrifying to find a major issue in your home. This article looks at what to do when you discover mold in the home selling process, and what you need to do about it before selling. [Read more…] about Can You Sell a Home Containing Mold?
