PS 48 on Broadway is covered in mold, and Washington Heights parents are upset. Why should their kids have to go to a moldy, mildewy school? Why, indeed? Ten year old trailers called TCUs (transposable classroom units) in which classes are being held are literally infested in mold and falling apart, but the kids are…
Mary Ingles Elementary in Kanawha County has mold issues and is scheduled for a mold clean-up to the tune of $155,000, which includes a new, non-leaking roof. The school has apparently had lots of water issues for a long time. Campbell’s Creek elementary children will be glad to see it finished. The due date is…
03-18-2014 A mold infestation in the floor of the police building on Ocean Ave is leading to remediation. The process is expected to take a couple of months. The floor and walls are affected. Fortunately, the expense is going to be covered with two kinds of insurance, FEMA, and possibly a grant. The dozen or…
According to a news article from February, 2014, new homeowners, sick from living in toxic mold, sued a California realtor, home inspector, and mortgage lender for failing to disclose elevated levels of toxic mold in their just-purchased San Diego home. The couple suffered memory loss, headaches, chronic tiredness, sinus problems, and respiratory problems such as…
To remove mold, first you have to find ALL mold growth, including mold hidden inside walls, ceilings, floors, attics, basements, crawl spaces, and heating/cooling equipment and ducts, as well as mold hidden inside, beneath, and behind kitchen sink cabinets, bathroom vanity cabinets, carpeting and padding, dishwashers, washing machines, furniture, draperies, and wallpaper. A professional would…
■ Check for standing water in the basement, water marks on the walls, musty smells. ■ Make certain your home’s airtight barrier is properly installed. Improper installation lets water penetrate and mold can grow where you won’t see it. ■ Have home inspector look for mold, or signs of water damage. ■ Investigate home history…
Dear George, Do you have services available in Michigan? I am interested in having our home tested for mold and mildew. Signed, Michigan ———————- Dear Michigan, Unfortunately, we only service California. For our readers that are in California, you can schedule a professional mold assessment by Bye Bye Mold™ at 1.800.686.1992 or you can e-mail…
Dear George, I have a chronic cough that only occurs at home, nowhere else. Can it be mold? How can I test the house? Thank you, Searching For The Solution —————————————- Dear Searching, Yes, mold could be a cause. Other possible causes could be pollen, dust mites, or other forms of pollution, for example, VOCs,…
Dear George, I have a friend whose son is undergoing treatment for Hodgekins Lymphodema. They have found a LOT of mold in their house. Are there any resources or organizations out there that may help them financially to redo the house and get rid of the mold? signed, help Dear Help, The government website http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml…
Dear George, Are the molds called Aspergillus, Myxomycetes, and Cladosporium dangerous molds? Can they be cleaned out of your home? Thanks, Christina ———————— Dear Christina, There are many varietals of Aspergillus (like Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus carneus, Aspergillus clavatus, and Aspergillus deflectus). Some are more pathogenic than others. One of the worst is Aspergillus flavus, which…