Molds are commonly found in buildings and homes. They grow in damp or wet places such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Molds grow well on organic materials such as paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, […]
How and why to keep your carpet mold and bacteria free
Carpets are usually reservoirs of any particulates including dust and microorganisms that settles from the air or brought in from outside via various means. By their nature carpets can hold these tiny particles without being noticed. The problem comes when the carpet becomes wet. Wet carpets made of natural material and the settled dust supports […]
Scared of buying a moldy house? Here is what you should know
Quite often home buyers are confronted by the fact that the home they wanted to buy was said to have mold. Is it okay to buy a house with mold in it? It depends on the extent of mold growth and how much it would cost to restore the house to it’s original condition prior […]
Water Activity Requirements For Mold Growth
Definition of Water Activity Water activity (aw) refers to “free” water available for microbial growth. For microbial growth to occur, moisture must be freely available. The water activity of a material determines which types of mold would grow on that material. Technically, the water activity is defined as the ratio of the vapour pressure exerted […]
Get Rid Of Mold Problems Once And For All
It is important to get rid of mold problems in your home once and for all. Mold is a health hazard if it is allowed to grow in homes or offices. When exposed to mold, people who are sensitive are likely to experience symptoms that can range from runny nose, headaches, rashes, and fatigue to […]