Articles for tag: Mold

How to Kill Mold Without Harsh Chemicals

Not only is mold unsightly and smelly, but it can be downright dangerous if it gets out of hand. In serious mold infestations, this nasty little substance can cause a variety of different symptoms including respiratory problems, eye, nose AND throat irritation, rashes or skin problems, headaches, general aches and pains and more. If you ...

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Finding Mold Allergy Relief – What You Need to Know

It can be a complicated process to find mold allergy relief. The stuff seems to be hiding in lots of little places you can’t reach, or even see! Mold spores when inhaled by people, can lead to mold allergy. Molds feed off rotting plants and animals. Some molds are very dangerous and can cause allergies ...

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How to Identify Black Mold

Black Mold also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, is a greenish black mold that thrives in moist conditions. Home] with water damage, high humidly, flooding, and pipe leaks in the present or past are at the highest risk for developing Black Mold. Black Mold is neither rare nor toxic, but can cause minor irritation such as ...

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Mold: Facts and Myths

There is so much contradicting information and so many myths concerning mold, mold cleanup, and its effects on people’s health that most people get confused, unnecessarily alarmed, and sometimes resort to potentially hazardous methods to deal with the problem. This article will try to clarify some points and debunk some of the myths concerning mold. ...

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Why Black Mold Can Be Dangerous!

Molds are fungi that can be found indoors and outdoors; they are simple, microscopic organisms that are present to break down dead material and recycle it back into the environment. They can be good for the environment and are a natural part of life. Certain types of mold provide us with penicillin and other medicines. ...

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How to Make Your Ceramic and Porcelain Molds Last Longer

Ceramic molds are expensive and fragile. Mold manufacturers estimate that in general only ten casts can be made from a mold before it begins to decay and lose detail. But there are a few simple tricks that can make your molds last longer, saving you money and allowing you to produce more greenware from each ...

Recognizing the Signs of Mold Allergies

Mold is a common occurance. It grows in all of the obvious places such as those with a water source but it can also grow in places that people don’t realize it can grow. These are places such as closets, foam pillows and even your garbage can. A few dozen types of molds cause allergic ...

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Mold in Your Home: It Can Still Be Dangerous

Mold hasn’t been in the headlines like it used to. Several years ago, it was the “hot” story of the moment, and everyone was talking about how to rid your house of mold and keep it from returning. Today, a lot of the furor over mold cleanup has died down, but it remains a serious ...

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Children’s Allergies: Mold

Allergies are common. Adults and children alike suffer from them. An allergy is when the body reacts to something that is touched, consumed, or inhaled. People can be allergic to many things. Most are allergic to only one or two. Children suffer from allergies just as adults do. If you suspect your child has an ...