Should You Do a Mold Test on Your House?

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How do you know if mold is making you sick?

How do you know if mold is making you sick?

If you have a mold allergy, your immune system overreacts when you inhale mold spores. Mold allergy can cause coughing,...

What are the Acceptable Levels of Mold in a Home?

What are the Acceptable Levels of Mold in a Home?

Mold is a common substance found in air particles and dust, but it only grows when there is moisture and oxygen present....

What Temperature Will Kill Mold?

What Temperature Will Kill Mold?

Most yeasts and molds are sensitive to heat and can be destroyed by temperatures ranging from 140 to 160°F (60 to...

Is Air Testing for Mold Reliable? A Comprehensive Guide

Is Air Testing for Mold Reliable? A Comprehensive Guide

We do not recommend taking routine air samples for mold in building air quality assessments. This is because mold...

What questions should i ask about mold remediation?

What questions should i ask about mold remediation?

Did you know that of the 21.8 million cases of asthma in the U.S. In the U.S., approximately 4.6 million are attributed...

How do you test if mold is making you sick?

How do you test if mold is making you sick?

A blood test, sometimes called a radioallergosorbent test, can measure the immune system's response to mold by measuring...