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, 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…
Dear George, What are the effects of breathing mold from carpeting, etc. in an automobile? Signed, Car mold Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxic substances called mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, and the responses will differ depending on which mold is growing…
Dear George, We just bought a house and, before we closed escrow, we had a mold inspection. The inspection showed no mold issues after air samples. After we moved in, we have found mold in 4 rooms. Is the mold inspector liable for the costs we are incurring? Signed, Sample Realty ——————– Dear Sample Realty,…
Dear George, How much does it cost to get a mold inspection and-or testing? Signed, My Wallet —————— Dear Wallet, Call us at 1-800-686-1992 so we can discuss specifically what you want. Bye Bye Mold™ actually provides a wide range of testing services; we can test for mold in one or several areas, take lab…
Dear George, How do i anonymously report suspected black mold in a Nursing Home? I have very close friends living in a nursing home that I have heard has black mold growing on the walls under the wall paper. I do not want my friends subjected to retaliation. Signed, Nursing Home Rat —————————– Dear Nursing…
Dear George, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium are what types of molds. What, if anything, can they do to your health? Signed, Penicillium Nuts ———————— Dear Penicillium Nuts, If you’re talking about classification, scientific designations are constantly updated to reflect new discoveries. However, in this case, the three mold genuses mentioned all are considered to be…
Dear George, I have a resident who thinks he has mold. I took some pictures and saw no concern, nor smell of mold or moisture. I wonder if I sent the pictures if you can take a look and write back what you think? My name is Carla —————————– Dear Carla, Because we are a…
Dear George, How long it takes for mold to grow to become a problem? Thank you, Anatoly ————– Dear Anatoly, I wish I could give you a specific answer to your question, but really, there is no set safety margin of time before mold should be sanitized or removed. It varies for several reasons: *…