The first step to mold prevention is isolating and eliminating the moisture in the area where the mold might form. If you already have a mold problem in your home, there are ways to clean mold safely and eradicate it for good, but since cleaning mold can be tricky and time consuming, the best method [...]

We’ve mentioned Active Dampness Control in a couple of our previous blog posts but we haven’t really expanded on what this term means. This post is going to change that! Read on to find out what we mean when we refer to an Active Dampness Control System, and why you can benefit from having one [...]

The Building Green blog continuously provides some great tips for having a healthier, more Earth-friendly home. You may remember our post about safe, low-VOC paints for your home and nursery where we touched on a product called milk paint. Upon coming across the post "Building Green From A Painter’s Perspective" we were delighted to [...]

Leaving a mold problem untreated can not only lead to negative effects in your bronchial health, but it can cause permanent damage to the areas of your home that it inhabits – water damaged ceiling panels, rotted flooring or cabinetry, carpeting that can’t be salvaged, etc. Black mold is particularly dangerous to allow to spread. [...]

In this post, we’re addressing the nefarious contender – black mold. We are featuring some important black mold poisoning symptoms in order to help you recognize the warning signs. Our next post will discuss black mold symptoms in your home – how to identify a black mold problem and get help.
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Would you consider yourself a household mold expert? Do you currently have mold in your home but don’t know how to get rid of it? Would you be able to spot a mold-prone situation to ward it off before it gets out of control? Mold can be a tricky household problem if you don’t know [...]

A press release discussing HEPA filters for cardiovascular health was recently featured on television as well as in numerous online publications. According to the American Thoracic Society, a recent study in Denmark by the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has shown links between the use of HEPA filters and improved cardiovascular health [...]