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April 2009

Do You Have the Katrina Cough?

April 30, 2009

Usually the Katrina Cough is not serious and can be treated with nasal sprays, antihistamines, and antibiotics. But immunocompromised individuals like the elderly, children, or organ transplant patients have more to worry about. On the plus side, the Katrina Cough does raise awareness of the dangers of mold to our health.

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Know Your Mold Insurance Policy

April 29, 2009

The language in your policy may be vague or confusing, sometimes intentionally. It’s a good idea to have a lawyer go over it and explain it to you so you completely understand it and can be prepared.

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Is Mold in Schools Giving Us Cancer?

April 28, 2009

While some might dismiss this as just a coincidence, a “coincidence” was also used to describe a current outbreak of cancer in a Wisconsin school. In this case, more than 27% of West Elementary School’s staff that have been employed over the last five years have been diagnosed with cancer, in addition to two former students.

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Are Insurance Companies Discontinuing Mold Coverage?

April 27, 2009

Allstate, the second biggest home insurer, added language to clarify that it doesn’t cover “mold, fungus, wet rot, dry rot, or bacteria” unless the problems originate from events already covered by the policy. And even when it is covered, the costs are limited to $5,000 – a lot less than Melinda Ballard’s $32 million settlement. Safeco Corp put a $10,000 cap on their mold coverage.

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Is Mold Remediation Really Going Green?

April 23, 2009

In fact, the Federal Trade Commission warns against purchasing products that have vague terms and sweeping claims in their advertising. Instead, look for a more concrete term like “organic.” Our enzyme is one of the only organic mold removal products available. Also, check to make sure that a “green” cleaning product actually has the Green Seal (or EcoLogo in Canada). This certification is given by the federal government and while not perfect, it shows some testing was done to give the product certification.

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Study on Mold in the Workplace

April 23, 2009

25% percent of the patients were on the sick-list, and 20% drew disability pension due to persistent symptoms at follow-up. If you think you are saving money by not paying for mold remediation, consider how much it costs to pay employees for sick days and disability pension.

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Are You Still Fighting Mold with Bleach?

April 22, 2009

Don’t use bleach to kill mold! But you don’t have to take our word for it. The EPA now says “the use of a chemical biocide that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine bleach for example) is not recommended as a routine practice during mold remediation.” Additionally, OSHA’s Mold Remediation/ Clean Up Methods guidelines also discourage the use of chlorine bleach as a mold remediation tool.

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Are enzymes safe?

April 21, 2009

Once the enzyme compound breaks down and eliminates the mold it dies and biodegrades itself. This leaves behind a fresh scent and an invisible, organic-based “barrier” or microbial coating that protects against future mold growth.

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How to Save Your Wine From Mold

April 20, 2009

Wine is not only enjoyable for many but for some it is an investment. Is your wine susceptible to mold? The label is made of paper and is also susceptible to mold. It may seem like a minor loss, but the label largely determines how valuable the wine is. You can wrap the label in sealable polyethylene to protect it from mold degradation.

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Top 10 Most Interesting Facts About Mold (Part 2)

April 20, 2009

2. Mold destroys more wood each year than all the fires, floods, and termites combined.

White rot, soft rot, and the especially destructive brown rot mold, Poria incrassate, is responsible for decaying lumber and wood used in building construction. In fact, more than 5% of all construction lumber manufactured in the UnitedStatues is used to replace wood that has been decayed by mold.

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