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Dry fogging treats spores in the air and on surfaces, but it does not remove mold inside walls. Learn what it can do and when it is the right final step.

Most hard items can be cleaned after mold. Porous items that got wet or grew mold often cannot. Here is how to sort and clean your belongings safely.

Short answer: mold can start growing on wet materials within 24 to 48 hours. That is why the EPA says to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours. In Florida …

Short answer: water extraction removes standing water. Water mitigation is everything done to stop damage from spreading, including extraction, drying, dehumidifying and removing soaked materials. Water damage restoration returns the home to how …

Short answer: sometimes. Most Florida homeowners policies cover mold only when it comes from a sudden, covered water event, like a burst pipe or a split supply line. Even then, many policies cap …

Toilet bowl mold can be a common problem no matter where you live. It’s almost entirely a cosmetic concern, not a health concern, and the presence of mold or fungi in a toilet …

Living in the Tampa Bay area means enjoying beautiful beaches and tropical weather. But that same Florida humidity—often hovering above 70%—creates the perfect breeding ground for mold. If you’ve discovered a musty smell …

Yes, mold exposure is one of the many potential causes of a fever, sore throat, feeling under the weather, and other allergy-like symptoms. That’s not just something that local homeowners tell us, but …

Happy New Year from all of us at Mold Solutions! While the rest of the country is digging out of the snow, we in Tampa Bay are enjoying our “winter”—those few precious months …

Whether you’re planning a trip away from Tampa Bay or are a Snowbird heading back North for a few months, turning off your A/C is one of the more costly errors you can …

This list covers some of the most common potential physical signs or symptoms of mold exposure at home. We see and treat mold problems in homes all across Tampa Bay. But as such, …

Black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) has a distinct smell and its smell is usually one of the first signs homeowners notice, well before ever seeing visible black mold growth. Unlike many other molds, black …