Author: robert

Mold is similar to gluten. But who is accountable for getting rid of this, tenants or landlords and are they responsible for analyzing mold? The solution is dependent upon also the origin of the issue and also the seriousness of the mold. It’s simple to assume a remediation project could be unnecessary and costly. However,…

Mold is a fungus that has been proven to occur almost everywhere. Outdoor mold is useful (i.e., it breaks down plant matter). Mold becomes a problem when it occurs indoors. In fact, mold is such a common problem in many homes and commercial establishments today that people debate on the need for mold inspection services. Here’s undeniable…

Flooding is a natural event that occurs in our world. Flooding is a welcome event in some parts of the world, especially where water is scarce, and the animals and plants have adapted to living in flood-prone areas. Flooding can enrich the soil, improve wetland conditions, disperse seeds and other nutrients for both plants and…

So you are a homeowner, and recently noticed you have a mold problem.  Perhaps you just bought the home and the settlement fee’s sunk you, or possibly you just have been saving for a wrap-around porch outback, but regardless of the reason, you want to save your cash and try to clean this stuff up…

Did you know that the EPA ranks Indoor Air Pollution as one of the top 5 environmental dangers?  Pediatric asthma rates have increased as much as 72% and we are seeing more and more children with severe allergies.  On average you inhale 15,000 or more quarts of air per day, 90% of which comes from…

IAQ, I have the letters big and bold as part of my vehicle wrap.  Easy to fit on the car (although admittedly I have a huge truck) and obviously put next The Mold Girl Logo lets people know exactly what I do right?  Wrong, well not completely wrong, but what I did not realize is…

“Dear Lord please do not take away my scented candles!” was one of the first things I said when I dove into the world of understanding just what these things called VOCs are.  “They smell so good!”, “But how can I have a holiday without them?”, and “Really, what about the ambiance?”, were just some…

Do you walk in your home and it just feels wet? Do doors not close properly, or have your wooden floors started to buckle?  Do you notice water when it rains around the foundation or near your home? From the wooden floors to the obvious pooling water, this is all simply put, “dampness” or excess…

While I am a HUGE fan of DIY projects and can frequently be seen taking apart and putting together small (and major) appliances while playing a fancy YouTube video, buying your own testing kit, and testing your own home for mold is NOT something that I recommend you ever do.  Why? Well simply put you…

Bleh gross, bleh bleh, gross, why is there this nasty mold in my shower or toilet that will not go away!  Yes, while this does make me go blah, and is super gross, it is not a mold that you are seeing, rather it is a biofilm that with preventative measures can be controlled and…