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Rush to Build Houses is a Quick Path to Mold

December 24, 2009

Owners of Quadrant-built homes are complaining about numerous things. In one house, a heater is not powerful enough to heat more than the bedroom. In another house, inspectors found that a dryer vent had been routed to the attic but never piped outdoors, allowing mold to grow rampantly in the attic. More than 1,200 square feet of mold is growing in these houses.

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Mold and Spring Cleaning

June 20, 2009

You might find mold in growing in dark, damp, poorly-ventilated areas like bathrooms, closets, basements, laundry rooms, and crawlspaces. Mold could be found under sinks, around tubs and showers, on windowsills. Mold is pretty easy to identify; check for any wet, spongy, discoloration – usually white, green, or black.

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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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