7 Telltale Signs You Might Have Toxic Mold In Your Home
Seeing mold growing on an old piece of bread is creepy enough, but mold in the home is something next level. It might not be a problem you think about regularly, but if you feel like you have some weird health issues, you might be exhibiting some signs that you have toxic mold in your home. Since […]
Why worry about sick building syndrome?
By: Mark Wilson, FOX 13 News POSTED: MAR 20 2018 03:54PM EDT VIDEO POSTED: MAR 20 2018 11:05PM EDT UPDATED: MAR 21 2018 08:37AM EDT TAMPA (FOX 13) – A day at the office could be making some people sick. And when businesseshave a problem, many call Francisco Aguirre’s company PureAir Control Services in Clearwater to fix it. Think of them as […]
Mold and health
How do molds affect people? Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions) and irritants. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions […]
Facts about Mold and Dampness
https://www.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/3.0/images/masthead_subpage.svg There is always some mold everywhere – in the air and on many surfaces. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold grows where there is moisture. Mold and Your Health Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are […]
Mold and Mildew After Irma
Mold, mildew still major concerns following Hurricane Irma FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Many areas across out state are still struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Irma. People in one Fort Pierce community are still dealing with mold and mildew left behind. They say help can’t come fast enough. “You can see the mold and the […]
VOC Health Effects
Introduction Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products […]
Mold Illness Signs
17 signs you may have a mold illness Mold illness could be a serious health risk threatening you and your family. Sometimes mold can’t be seen or smelt, yet the fungus may be growing in your home, causing you to feel sick – or you may be eating GMO foods. Besides accidentally eating moldy bread […]