The AIHA just launched a Mold Resource Center, an online reference guide for consumers and professionals to learn fast facts on mold, the potential adverse health effects of mold exposure, why remediation and prevention is important, what to do if you are victim of an indoor flood, and where to find help to prevent mold infestation.
The initial impression of a house being inspected for mold is most likely going to be the apparent age of the home and the materials used to construct it.
Wonder Makers Environmental has unveiled a comprehensive program to help cleaning and restoration contractors assist mold sensitized individuals, an approach that involves a full range of services to help prepare contractors to deal with the unique challenges faced by individuals who become reactive to mold exposure.
Last August, a record 4.57 inches of rain fell on southeast Michigan in a matter of hours, putting roads, freeways and tens of thousands of area homes underwater. Now, months later, mold is becoming an issue in many of these affected homes.
If you’re in the restoration industry like our team is, you know how tough it can be to remove mold and mildew from soft items, from furniture upholstery to stuffed animals.
According to a Nov. 11 story on NJ.com, Rutgers researchers have found that fruit flies exposed to mold came down with symptoms that are similar to Parkinson’s Disease, a breakthrough discovery in the potential health issues that may be caused by mold exposure.
It is a natural question. “Is there anything you can do to keep it from coming back?” The “it” is the mold, and the professional remediator or indoor environmental professional (IEP) is expected to have an answer that satisfies the common sense of the customer.
Those interested in attending the Mold Remediation Symposium, a special one-day event coming to Secaucus, NJ, on Tuesday, April 9, can receive the early, discounted registration rate of $249 up until March 22.