You have probably seen white mold on your walls and wondered about its origin. White mold is likely to occur on any form of masonry. Notably, neither the humidity nor the concrete is a food source for the mold. Mold growing on concrete occurs when moisture seeps through the concrete, pushing the minerals in concrete outwards. … Read more
White mold and other types of mold can find their way into the home in various ways. Mold spores are airborne and can also be carried around on objects and even in water. White mold will quickly set in if your carpet tends to be heavily used with outside elements. Luckily, you can remove white … Read more
Mold is a great concern in homes with a whole house humidifier. The fungi thrive in moist humid conditions occasioned by the use of a humidifier. By now you know that mold is a serious health hazard. Let’s look at how a whole house humidifier may cause mold, signs, and how to control it. A … Read more
Stucco is one of the popular materials for plastering buildings as it is environmentally friendly, durable, low-priced, and offers aesthetic value. However, this combination of lime, cement, and sand is also notorious for its coarse texture and high porosity making it susceptible to easy staining. One such popular stain with stucco is mold. The mold … Read more
Mold and mildew are not just an eyesore, they can be hazardous to your health. Bleach is a common household item that will help remove mold on surfaces in the home. Bleach has many benefits for killing mold, but it also carries risks if not used properly or with caution. Kill mold with bleach by … Read more
Black mold is made up of several species of mold, which belong to the fungus family. They appear as dark green, grey, or black mass. They are found almost everywhere in the environment, especially in dumps, humid and dark areas. They cause health problems to people when inhaled or ingested, especially people with allergic reactions. The mold consumes organic substances and moisture. And it releases spores into … Read more
Mold is a natural decomposer that helps in recycling organic wastes, but not good when it grows in your home. The fungus can trigger allergies and other respiratory infections. Mold thrives in warm, dark, damp environments, expect it often in places like bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms. While a widespread of mold is best controlled … Read more
Borax has many natural household uses such as killing allergens like dust mites to getting rid of mold and mildew. It is a natural cleaning agent that’s safe (except when ingested), so you can leave it on surfaces to get rid of mold, mildew, and odors in the house. How do you use borax to remove … Read more
Mold spores are microorganisms and when disturbed, they become airborne. This makes them easy to inhale if you’re at home during mold remediation. You’re thus at a high risk of developing breathing problems if you stay at home during mold remediation. During mold remediation, you need to vacate the building especially if multiple rooms of the … Read more
Mold is a type of fungi that grows in humid areas. It has different species that take different types of pigmentation. We have the most common type of mold is the black mold that has a black pigmentation. Other colors include greenish-grey, green, red, yellow, white, purple, and pink among other shades of color. Mold is thus … Read more