The Mold Guy

In 2019, Months after a mold infection killed a pediatric patient at Seattle Children's Hospital, its CEO has revealed that fourteen patients have become ill from the same infection since 2001. The hospital shuttered eleven operating rooms twice, first in May and again this month, after it detected the common mold Aspergillus in the air. As of February 2020, seven of the fourteen patients have passed away. The CDC needs to reopen it’s investigation and reconsider this as a serious public health concern. To put an end to these preventable deaths sign this petition to for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to finally set a federal standard for indoor molds in medical facilities.

In the winter months, snow and rain would ultimately lead to moisture buildup, and you would eventually have rotting and/or mold in your rafters and sheathing. Bottom line you need to let your attic cycle the heat and moisture away from your house. Soffit is the most common and easy way to protect your roof frame and achieve air circulation to keep your building healthy.

Mold is any homeowner’s enemy. It can grow and spread without being visible and can cause numerous health complications. Most often, once you notice mold, it is too late and your home will already be suffering from serious effects. If you’re unsure of the safety of your environment please connect us today for more information. #FightLyme #LymeIsReal #TheAvrilLavigneFoundation #lymediseaseawareness #globallymealliance #chronicillness #invisibleillness #lymecommunity #lymewarrior #blackmold #toxicmold

In every major area of the house there are plenty of possibilities for black mold to flourish. Anything, from a plumbing problem to a lack of proper ventilation could lead to creating optimal conditions for mold to start growing indoors.

Most harmful indoor mold growth starts with dust, dander, and moisture. This means regularly dusting and vacuuming with a HEPA filter vacuum to eliminate dust and dirt. Furthermore, keeping damp places like the bathrooms, kitchen, and basement clean and dry. Another important way to keep the home mold free is regulating the humidity levels. In order to best track and control indoor humidity, we recommend purchasing a hygrometer and dehumidifier. In fact, many dehumidifiers contain a built-in hygrometer, allowing you to easily measure and maintain a healthy level of humidity. Although one can treat mold allergies with homeopathic solutions, there are preventative measures to take to keep a mold-free home. With our knowledgeable mold inspections, we are dedicated to helping residents fight back against mold.

Individuals with extreme hypersensitivities, asthma and a debilitated immune systems, are generally helpless against Alternaria mold. A few of the regular side effects that occur once you have been exposed to this sort of mold include a runny nose, hacking, wheezing, weakness, cerebral pain, throat disturbance, and watery eyes. Others may feel irritation of the skin and consistent rashes.It is generally essential to speak with your primary care physician on the chance that you notice any of these side effects. Alternaria is a mold that requires very little moisture to grow. It requires minimal moisture to grow. Alternaria is commonly found on carpets, clothing, basements, windows, and doors.

When a specialist tells a patient regarding mycotoxins being present in a clinical test, what does that mean? One of the molds that shows up frequently in results is Alternaria.

Alternaria Was Found in My Body Now What? When a specialist tells a patient regarding mycotoxins being present in a clinical test, what does that mean? One of the molds that shows up frequently in results is Alternaria.

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Aspergillus can be considered a common indoor mold as it includes a few hundred different species. Depending on the species they can grow in a variety of places including walls, ceilings, crawlspaces, sub flooring, HVAC systems and more. Its spores are generally dispersed through the air and can impact individuals with compromised immune systems.

Determining the source of poor indoor air quality, (such as Asbestos, Dust Mites, Strange Odors), requires sophisticated equipment and training. We provide a detailed approach to our property inspections and understand the right indicators to look for in a property that may indicate what is causing the indoor air quality issue.

Ambient air samples are collected for a period of 5 minutes (or 10 minutes sometimes depending on the inspector). During that time, an air pump is pulling air from the surrounding area into the sampling media which contains a slide that can be viewed under a microscope.

Ambient air sampling is the most commonly used sampling method for the majority of mold inspectors to identify if there is a mold contamination. But just because most inspectors are doing it doesn’t mean it’s right. If fact, ambient air samples often provide a massive disservice because they create a false sense of security, that there is not a mold contamination in a home when often times there is.