The professionals know how to get rid of mold and make it look so easy, don’t they? Here, they are using the Dry Ice Blasting method.
Filed under clean mold, remove mold by on Sep 8th, 2009. Comment. 
we have just discovered mold under the carpets & walls in the bedroom. We are in the process of getting it removed, however I am due to have a baby next week & want to make sure that there are no mold spores that could be floating in the air in other rooms etc that could harm my newborn… How can I ensure that all the mold spores are not present when I bring the baby home… Please help 
Mr. Peabody
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Mold can only grow if there’s moisture. Unless the moisture is eliminated, mold will continue to grow whenever the moisture is present. If there is mold in the walls, it’ll keep coming through the walls and floating in the air forever. However, the more contaminated material you can remove or clean, the better it is. But unless you are extremely careful, you will spread it around when you remove the carpet. You should google “how to remediate mold” before disturbing it. A popular saying in the business is: “a bad cleanup is worse than no cleanup at all.”
Also contrary to what everyone thinks, bleach is no good because the mold will grow back almost overnight (it’s roughly 97% water (good for more mold) which is what’s left after the 3% bleach evaporates in a few minutes!) Lysol is the best product you’ll find in a retail store for exposed surfaces and small areas like bathrooms. It really works and it’s cheap.
You might also want to google “health symptoms of mold”. Many people are surprised to learn that certain kinds of mold can cause headaches, difficulty concentrating, depression, insomnia and skin rashes as well as the obvious things like sneezing and respiratory issues. And anyone with a compromised immune system (ie pregnant or on chemo) will be at a much greater risk of serious illness so you should not be present when the cleanup is going on. Good luck.
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Filed under clean mold, remove mold by on Mar 17th, 2009. 1 Comment.
An article which appeared in the Washington Post on 1 February 2009 highlights the importance of locating and removing mold from your home.
A jury in Virginia has awarded the Meng family US$ 4.75 million dollars in damages for severe health problems caused by toxic mold found throughout their home. The family does not live in the home anymore.
This is truly a tragic story and should serve as a wake-up call to those who still have doubts about the serious health hazards posed by mold. Here are some of the symptoms that the family suffered:
· Migraines
· Heart palpitations
· Headaches
· Dizziness
· Nosebleeds
· Shortness of breadth
· Memory loss
· Asthma
One thing struck me about this case which is worth mentioning and that is the house was brand new. You don’t normally expect a mold problem in a new house, do you? It seems that’s how the Mengs saw it as well. Even though Mrs. Meng started getting migraines three months after moving into the new home, it was some 15 months later that the husband, Mr. Meng actually tested for and discovered mold.
So, clearly, it seems that you can get a mold problem even though your house may be new. If you have a damp area in your house –whether it is new or not- you’d do well to check it to see if you can spot any evidence of mold growth.
But a word of caution. Unless you know what you’re doing, you should abandon any notion of removing the mold yourself if you do find some. Call a professional or get some training if you fancy yourself as a bit of a handyman.
You will find the full story of what happened to the Meng family here.
Update: In a decision which is generating robust debate and dividing opinion, the original jury award of US$ 4.75 million has now been slashed to US$ 1.4 million. The major sticking point is that the judge found that the Mengs had not suffered “permanent injury”. But note that the Mengs still won their case. This thing still has legs: the next step is likely to be the Virginia Supreme Court where the Mengs will be arguing for the original award to be restored. Stay tuned.
Read the full story here, including the many comments.
Toxic mold in new home
The Mengs talk to Fox5 News about their ordeal
Filed under black mold, clean mold, kill mold, mold removal, remove mold by on Feb 27th, 2009. Comment.
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Filed under black mold, clean mold, kill mold, mold removal, remove mold, Uncategorized by on Feb 21st, 2009. 1 Comment.