In a toxic black mold colony the spores are kept within a slimy, gelatinous mass. Toxic black mold spores are a brownish color although they can't be seen with the naked eye of course. Under the microscope toxic black mold spores that are still attached to the mold colony look similar to a dandelion with clusters of spores growing at the end of a "stem" called hyphae. The wet coating of a toxic black mold colony usually prevents its spores...
Read MoreWhen it comes to removing and remediating mold it's always best to hire a professional mold inspector and sometimes a best to hire a remediation service. If the mold in your home is not toxic and the area of mold growth is small (less than 10 square feet, or the equivalent of roughly a 3 by 3 foot patch) then you can most likely perform the mold removal yourself. If you are uncertain of the extent of the damage a...
Read More(enter your email for more helpful do it yourself solutions) Kill mold with Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide kills mold as it is anti-fungal as well as anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Hydrogen peroxide is a good alternative to chlorine bleach because it is safe to use and doesn't damage the environment, nor does it leave behind toxic residue or produce toxic fumes like chlorine bleach does. You can buy hydrogen peroxide from drug stores for around one dollar for a bottle of...
Read More(be sure to enter your email for more helpful solutions) There are quite a few solutions you can wash moldy clothes in to get rid of the mold. Some good ones include: •Bleach •Borax •Vinegar •Baking soda •Mold killing detergent Tips for Removing Mold from Clothes There are a few general tips when it comes to removing mold from clothes. One is that it's best to wash your clothes in hot water. Hot water kills mold more effectively than cold...
Read MoreAvoid breathing in mold or mold spores. In order to limit your exposure to airborne mold, you may want to wear an N-95 respirator, available at many hardware stores and from companies that advertise on the Internet. (They cost about $12 to $25.) Some N-95 respirators resemble a paper dust mask with a nozzle on the front, and others are made primarily of plastic or rubber and have removable cartridges that trap and prevent most of the mold spores from...
Read More1. Poor ventilation in the attic. Often mold in the attic isn't found until the house hits the market and a home inspector pokes his (or her) head up there and sees the black spots or white fuzz. This is usually results of poor ventilation, and can be compounded by inadequate insulation or a bathroom ceiling fan vented into the attic. 2. Damp and wet basements. We all love to finish our basements, don't we? Even if we live in...
Read MoreMold in attics It happens to countless homeowners around the end of the year – you make the annual visit to your attic to collect the holiday decorations and what do you find? Spots and blotches covering the bottom of the roof sheathing. Worse yet – it turns out to be attic mold! Although mold growth in attics is generally black it most likely is not “black mold” What is most commonly referred to as “black mold” is Stachybotrys chartarum....
Read MoreMold Fact #1 Sadly, the answer is no. Mold CAN be successfully cleaned and removed from hard surfaces, such as glass, metal or stone. But, once mold has taken hold of a porous surface - for example: sheetrock or carpet padding - then there is nothing to be done except to remove the porous surface. Mold Fact #2 Did you know that you can react to mold in your home or work environment - whether it is ALIVE or DEAD?...
Read MoreDoes your home have a serious mold infestation, but you can’t afford the high costs of professional mold removal? Well, the Ypsilanti Township has an affordable solution that will get rid of the mold in your home for good – burn it down with fire. That’s right, for the cost of a book of matches, you can have a mold removal solution that is, at the very least, cheap and effective. Fire is a natural killer of mold, just like...
Read MoreWhile molds themselves are not toxic, certain types of molds can produce toxins known as mycotoxins. These airborne mycotoxins can have negative health impacts, ranging from minor ailments such as allergies and fatigue to much more serious conditions like learning disabilities, cancer and heart problems. A damp or musty smell can be an indication of a mold problem, as can the appearance of dark spots, stains or patches on walls, ceilings or floors. Molds that produce dangerous mycotoxins should be...
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