The drooping blades of a mold-covered ceiling fan are seen in a damaged house in the Lower Ninth Ward on December 24, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit: Ethan Miller Getty Images One of the biggest issues surrounding flooding after natural disasters is mold, a...
Indoor mold contamination has been associated in many studies with an increased risk of asthma and respiratory illness. This study investigated indoor mold contamination and the prevalence of asthma/respiratory illness in two low-income, Hispanic communities, Mecca...
Healthy indoor air is recognized as a basic right in the state of California. The quality of the air you breath in your own residence has a significant impact on your health and well-being. The presence of mold in your rental unit can pose a significant health risk...
Mold is fast becoming one of the biggest concerns for tenants across the USA as exposure to it has been linked to serious health conditions including chronic fatigue, asthma, pneumonia, hemorrhaging and skin conditions. It has, in fact, been estimated that as many...
What to do if you see or smell mold in your home The most important step is to identify the source(s) of moisture, which result in mold growth, and make repairs to stop them. If you only clean up the mold and do not fix the moisture problem, most likely the mold...
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