Got Mold? What To Do Now
Got mold in your house, on your clothes, on your walls? Not sure if it is mold. What's the difference between mold, mildew and the dreaded Stachybotrys chartarum or black mold?
Are you scared? Don't worry. I'll tell you when you should be.
NO, NOT YET!
The secret and the greatest defense against mold is knowledge, common sense and humor. Learn what it is and how it can and cannot affect you. You may even find that you can live in harmony with the fungus amongus and share some cheese too!
Mold Investigation Video
Pink Mold Investigation
On the Island of Ischia, just off the bay of Naples, Marlena and Marcy ask Clark Wolfe, author of Amercian Cheeses (Simon and Schuster) to examine Marcy's ricotta salata. Marcy bought her beloved cheese in Benevento and fears teh mold could be dangerous.
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Black Mold
Stachybotrys Chartarum
Stachybotrys chartarum (obsolete: Stachybotrys alternans and Stachybotrys atra) is a greenish-black mold that is commonly found outdoors and sometimes found in damp or flooded homes. It was originally described from the wall of a house in Prague in 1837 by Czech mycologist August Carl Joseph Corda. It requires constant moisture in order to grow.
Health problems related to this mold have been documented in humans and animals since the 1930s Etzel RA, Montaña E, Sorenson WG, Kullman GJ, Allan TM, Dearborn DG, Olson DR, Jarvis BB, Miller JD. (1998) Acute pulmonary hemorrhage in infants associated with exposure to Stachybotrys atra and other fungi. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 152(8):757-62. (and it is even considered a likely candidate for the Biblical condition mistranslated as "leprosy", tzaraath). More recently, S. chartarum has been linked with so-called sick building syndrome. However, the link has not been firmly established in the scientific literature.
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Stachybotrys Chartarum Toxic Mold Plush Toy
Is toxic black mold lurking in your basement? He's more afraid of you than you are of him.
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Got Mold in the News
- eric's little black star » Man, you got mold in your peppa plant!
- Man, you got mold in your peppa plant! A few weeks ago, Smartz bought a pepper plant. It's pretty cool. You can't eat the peppers, alright? Just enjoy how it looks. Peppers, ya heard? In more recent days, it's gotten some mold growing ...
Got Mold Spores?
Breathe Deeply With No Worries
Allergies can literally make you a prisoner indoors and if your nasal allergies are keeping you inside when you would rather be out, you can make the best of it. Unfortunately, breathing in the air indoors can be no fun either.Click on Moldy for More Safe Household Cleaning Supplies.
Studies have shown that indoor pollution is actually much higher than the pollution you dread outdoors.
Pet dander, mold, and even household cleaners are considered to be among the major pollutants that are affecting the quality of the indoor environment. Mold is certainly dangerous because of the health risks involved not to mention the damage it can bring to your house.
Inhaling or ingesting mold spores could lead to a severe skin problem or may even trigger asthma attacks. It is very important to get rid of mold as soon as it is spotted the more sensitive you are to mold spore.
When life gives you mold spores use safe household cleaning products.
Getting rid of mold is not only a household issue but can also be an ecological one. From air pollution to deforestation, the environment is in a really rough shape. Now, across the globe, people are realizing how their daily choices impact the environment.
Our choices can come back to haunt us and threaten the well-being of our family.
As far as being environmentally conscious, most of us want to make a difference and you can start now. There are presently non-toxic lines for every type of product and the idea is that you can have your dream house and continue living in it without having to worry about damaging the environment. You might want to look up some of these products up for keeping everything in tip-top shape while protecting yourself and the environment.
Day after day without thinking about it, the respiratory system delivers life-giving oxygen to your body and even if your diet can fight respiratory infection and maintaining healthy lungs it is still not enough. The quality of your indoor environment is also equally important.
Getting rid of mold may appear to be daunting but it is doable.
You may be worrying that most cleaning agents can be toxic both inside and outside the home. You definitely do not want to contribute to a potential ecological problem.
Conventional household cleaning products usually contain chemical fumes or gases that can make you physically ill.
Companies that manufacture paint products are also coming up with improvements in order to protect the environment. They would rather do research and create environmentally safe products than have the biggest class-action lawsuit that could actually ruin their business.
It simply means that environmentally safe cleaning products are those that does not give off a lot of harsh chemicals or fumes and does not smell a lot if possible.
It also is safe if ever a child or a pet were to ingest it meaning that it would not hurt them. If it was spilled or it washed into the water system then it would not damage the water and of course the environment.
Every homeowner dreams of living within the sanctity of their homes without having to worry about mold and mildew.
Cleaning has always been a task that has to be done especially if you are a person who values the well-being of the people in your household and have individuals that are sensitive to mold spores.
However, it also understandable that when it is time for that cleaning up project, you cannot help but not look forward to that chemical smell of a newly washed floor or wall. There are now mold remediation products that totally removes any traces of mold and mildew and that worry of every homeowner for their well-being is easily and practically assured. Now, these products are also very affordable to come by.
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What You Need to Know About IAQ
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term referring to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants.
IAQ can be affected by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, volatile organic compounds), particulates, or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse health conditions. Indoor air is becoming an increasingly more concerning health hazard than outdoor air. Using ventilation to dilute contaminants, filtration, and source control are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings.
Determination of IAQ involves the collection of air samples, monitoring human exposure to pollutants, collection of samples on building surfaces and computer modelling of air flow inside buildings.
Allergen Screen
You've Got Mold?
Allergen Screen Test Kit is designed to collect indoor environmental airborne allergens.Click Image To Get More Details And Updates About The Allergen Screen Test Kit
The test is ideal for indoor environmental investigation, allergy sufferers, asthma patients, clean room evaluation, etc. The Kits:
-- Identify Pollen, Mold, Fibers, Insect Dander, Skin Cells, etc.
-- Are Quick and Easy
-- Includes A Sample Collection Device (same ones used by professionals)
-- Contain Complete Instructions
-- Contains Chain of Custody Form (necessary for the laboratory analysis)
-- A Free Allergen Fact Sheet
What Is Mold Remediation?
Mold assessment and mold remediation are techniques used in occupational health: mold assessment is the process of identifying the location and extent of the mold hazard in a structure, and mold remediation is the process of removal and/or cleanup of mold from an indoor environment.
Mold Remediation Video
Mold Remediation on Modern Marvels
See how dry ice blasting is used for mold remediation in this Modern Marvels segment from the History Channel. Dry Ice Blasting is more thorough and quicker than conventional mold remediation because its -109 degree temperature kills the mold on contact; the kinetic energy removes the mold instantly while sterilizing and sanitizing the wood surface and is also drawing moisture out of the wood, thus preventing future mold growth.
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Home Detox Green Toolbox
Testing The IAQ In Your Home
Have you ever wondered if your illnesses are a result of your indoor air quality (IAQ)? You have a first aid kit and a toolbox but you may be missing The Home Detox Green Toolbox!This kit contains everything you need to test for dust levels, dust mites and mold spores in your home.
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The Home Air Quality Test Kit can be used to test your home and other indoor environments for mold, dust mites and more (please click on the image to see more options for this product).
There is also a test for WATER including: Iron, Hardness, Copper, Nitrates, Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity, Bacteria and Lead. Use the LEAD test kit to test paint or to test children's toys. You can never be too careful.
You will learn how to create NON-TOXIC cleaning solutions for just about every situation.
LISTEN to the 4 audio CD's to learn about toxins in your home and office.
Whether you are concerned about living healthier or helping Mother Earth you will also be saving a lot of your hard-earned dollars as this kit is a value at only $189.99. If you think about it, you could save hundreds to thousands of dollars than hiring a professional to come to perform the same test your home.
Home Detox Toolbox: A Great Gift Idea!
This Adorable Box Makes A Fantastic Christmas Gift, Housewarming Present, Wedding Gift Or To Keep For Yourself!
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- LaurenIM LaurenIM Dec 1, 2009 @ 3:29 am
- Thanks for the comment GrinningFool, I wish I had been the one to have thought of the plushie toy LOL! On the more serious side though, unfortunately, if mold isn't contained and moisture is present, we are going to have to take drastic measures, sorry to hear about your experience with mold in Texas.
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- GrinningFool GrinningFool Nov 25, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
- Interesting Lens! Would have been nice to have more information about black mold when I lived in Texas. Lots of places closed down and condemned due to the black mold! Whoever came up with the black mold toy has a warped since of humor! I love it!
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- LaurenIM LaurenIM Nov 23, 2009 @ 12:46 am
- I'm glad you've found the info here useful. If I can help just one person to think of allergens in the air realistically, we can start to systematically eliminate potential issues and not be scared by the unknown. Thanks for the comments. If you're concerned about allergens in your home, make sure you check out the Allergen Screen Kit.
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- laurharper laurharper Nov 19, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
- Give Toxic Black Mold For Christmas!is awesome ...thanks for sharing this informative lens :)
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- AlphaC AlphaC Nov 19, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
- Great lens...as a person who is very sensitive to dust, smoke and other chemical items, I'm really interested in this particular lens. Hopefully I can apply some of what I've learned here to make my life more comfortable indoors.
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