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.
Mold Basics
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’ve ever walked into your bathroom and noticed a musty smell, or spotted dark patches creeping along your window frame, you know how unsettling mold can be. Here in …
Snow itself doesn’t cause mold directly, but the conditions that follow it create an environment conducive to mold growth. After all, what happens when snow melts? And where does all …
Mold grows best in warm, damp places, which is why Florida homes are at risk all year. Cold slows mold down, but it rarely kills it. Once it warms up …
At Mold Solutions, we often hear from clients about a rare but concerning issue: Their cherished books from years ago have developed mold or mildew. It’s a frustrating problem, but …
Living in a rented house or apartment comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy environment. One of the most concerning …
Imagine an itty-bitty organism so small that 35 of them could fit comfortably across the width of a single human hair. Or so small that 10,000 of them would form …