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Types of Molds and Their Health Effects

George Hatcher — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:51:24 +0000

What are all the different molds and what health problems do they cause? There are thousands of types of molds, far more than we can do justice to in a small paragraph here. But we do host a mold glossary, which you can explore here: https://byebyemold.com/mold-glossary/ Heath effects of moldy environments vary because most reactions...

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My mold levels are 3x outdoor levels

George Hatcher — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:52:25 +0000

Dear George, I had air sampling in my home & found areas with mold levels 3x outdoor air levels. I have inspected for moisture but can’t find any. What should I do next? I’m in San Carlos, CA – can you recommend someone I could contact? Dear San Carlos For a professional mold assessment, call...

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Dear George, How Do I Detect Mold?

George Hatcher — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:16:19 +0000

Dear George, My daughter rents in the basement of an old three-story house. Her room has flooded to the point of very wet carpet four times this year. The landlord had a carpet company come in and they gave me a letter that stated there was no mold. How do I detect mold? A Concerned...

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Dear George, Can you explain to me why you have to send the tests to a lab?

George Hatcher — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:46:57 +0000

Dear George, Can you explain to me why you have to send the tests to a lab? The other company that was here had results over night, is that possible? I look forward to meeting George Jr. We send the samples we collect to the laboratory to for laboratory analysis. All samples are collected under...

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Are there reliable tests to indicate the presence of mold?

George Hatcher — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:00:01 +0000

Almost all of us already have two effective mold detectors: our eyes and our noses. If black or green discoloration is noticed that is fuzzy in appearance and is in a location that is damp or had been damp, it is almost certainly mold. If a building smells musty, there probably is mold somewhere; the...

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Are there harmful and non-harmful molds?

George Hatcher — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:59:25 +0000

There are only a few molds that can cause infection in healthy humans. Some molds cause infections only in people with compromised immune systems. The biggest health problem from exposure to mold is allergy and asthma in susceptible people. There are more than 100,000 types of mold. Good information has been developed for only a...

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What Are Molds?

George Hatcher — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:53:57 +0000

Molds are microscopic organisms that digest organic matter and reproduce by releasing spores. Molds are a type of fungi and there are over 100,000 species. In nature, mold helps decompose or break down leaves, wood, and other plant debris. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, but can survive harsh, dry environmental conditions...

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