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States Proclaim Dangers of Toxic Mold

August 26, 2009

The Governors of these states signed a proclamation that asserts the dangers of toxic mold and the need for awareness. The proclamation states an estimated 500,000 people in the United States die each year from exposure to toxic mold and many more are adversely affected.

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Mold Costs BOE Millions

May 7, 2009

8,000 gallons of water, 280 workers on administration leave, and $29 million. Rather than proactively trying to solve the problem, BOE has taken a reactive stance by throwing money at each incident as they occur. There are “air scrubbers” to clean particulates out of the air, and dehumidifiers pumping hot air into the walls to dry out any water that seeped in. Meanwhile, they are conducting “air tests” just to be sure which floors have mold and which floors do not.

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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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