Mold & Mildew Fixer-Upper
I had the joy of previewing this delightful bank-owned foreclosure home in south Phoenix. It was hard to decide which photo to place first ... ) will do no repairs or remediation. There is no way this home would qualify for FHA financing. mold mildew health ... . Because of health concerns for buyers, mold and mildew becomes a priority. The bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 15:20:03
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Do It Yourself: Mold Removal
Do It Yourself: Mold Removal Mold and mildew are common occurrences after a flood or water has damaged your home. It is essential that these are removed immediately as they can affect those that live in the home. ¶ Posted 31 December 2008 † Gretchen Vuvalgee § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: do, IT, mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 18:03:25
Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home
During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36
Super Storefront
A non-profit organization dedicated to working with children, ages 6-18, on their writing skills presents a dramatic storefront to the public ... , today's issue of The Daily Mildew features some incredible articles, including "Mold Lives!" and "Mold ... , who entered the writing center with science and math on their minds. In class, they've been watching mo [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:08:12
Bathroom Remodeling
While at the Doc’s house I stopped in the “powder room” that is just off the recreation room where he had the New Year’s Eve party. I was surprised to see in the daylight how much damage has been done to the wallboard from mildew. I tried to find a tactful way of bringing to the Doc’s attention, because mold and mildew around [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:38:02
Disaster Strikes! Now What?
Disaster Strikes! Now What? Look, there are a lot of things someone needs to know to own a house and keep it in good working order ... really dry and eliminate the contaminants which can cause mold and mildew. Sustaining Water Damage ... to be concerned with the lasting effecting of water like black mold and bacteria. This is where the pros really [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 23:46:22
Cheers and Jeers: Rum and Coke FRIDAY!
From the GREAT STATE OF MAINE... Friday Carlin: The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, Y'know, I want to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done. - Viruses, mold, mildew, maggots, fungus, weeds, the e-coli bacteria, the crabs...nothing [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 00:19:35
Muggy Mold and Mildew Mitigator: Vinegar with Essential Oils
I live in the humid Hudson Valley in New York, and I’ll never forget one of my first summers here when a green-like mildew grew inside of closets and ... over and inside of shoes. Being sensitive to mold I was very alarmed that the thick humidity would make such colonies flourish in my bedroom. I have ... [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:22
Flooded Basement?
Not here, not us, but we have friends who have an ongoing battle brewing in their basement ... the work of removing the water, but what's left afterwords is horrible. The smell that is. Mold and mildew can create a very unhealthy environment for your family, whether they have allergies [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:02:00
More breaking news regarding Mold and mildew cleaners
A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever. Sometimes owning a new home will give you a new outlook on your life ... out that there are some many advantages to using these organic mold remover. Who would of known safe rust cleaner could ... products that are turning some heads as well. There are a lot of home owners who now [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:11:07
Health Threats If Mold Removal Is Neglected
Fungi are microorganisms that grow in every type of ecosystem and are found anywhere around the world. Fungi are nature’s recycling plants, which breaks down organic materials into basic nutrients that are absorbed back to nature to complete the cycle of life. Fungi include molds, yeast, mildew [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 00:10:17
Boon…Frog Pod and Bath Toys Review
We had a major problem in our bathroom. Toys, washcloths, puffs, shampoos, soaps, you name it, they were taking over ... of designer toys and srubbies. These toys are non absorbent which means less likely to attract mold and mildew! The foam pieces are great to get wet and stick them to the shower walls. What great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 03:04:00
Green Cleaners
About a year ago I was walking down the cleaner aisle at Target looking for my favorite tub of Clorox wipes when something else caught my eye I had ... of cleaning the mold, mildew, and soap scum out of my showers it also smells good. Now I can clean [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 21:01:11
Proper Inspections Before You Buy a Home
A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , you have an expensive problem on your hands. Mold and mildew can not only affect the strength and stability ... to check the home for other serious problems such as wood destroying organisms, mold, lead [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 13:30:57
New Years Resolution success
We’re 2 1/2 weeks in, so how are you doing with those new years resolutions? ... areas are clean. Showers, toilets, sinks - you get the idea. Those have the potential to grow mildew and mold which can adversely affect health. Linens and beds. You spend about 1/3 of your day every [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 19:23:14
Twisted, Sister
Twisted, Sister January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments Here’s a unique approach to a front wall. [ ... twisted fence columns curb appeal bad MLS photos ugly home house Phoenix real estate A horrible attempt at sponge painting. Makes it look like there’s tons of mold and mildew in the bathroom [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 18:25:12
Germ Guardian Ultrasonic Tabletop Humidifier
A space-saving and portable cool mist ultrasonic humidifier perfect for offices and bedrooms that uses nano-silver technology to naturally inhibit bacteria, mold and mildew from growing in the water tank for healthier mist generation and a cleaner breathing environment. Click Here: Read Full Post [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 20:48:41
Giveaway: Summer Totes from Ju-Ju-Be
Summer may be almost over but there’s still time to enjoy the outdoors! ... from TEFLON® fabric protector to AgION™ Technologies, Inc. microbial linings that kill germs, mold & mildew, to a memory foam changing pad.” Ju-Ju-Be has recently introduced two brand new designs [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 07:30:26
Caring for Your Greenhouse in Winter
January brings harsh weather to most parts of the U.S. Depending on where you live, your greenhouse may have to deal with snow, high winds, driving rain, hail, or ice storms. Mold, mildew, and moss may get their start during cool, wet weather [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:22:03
Natural Bleach Alternatives
Does whiter whites mean cleaner clothes? Many of us have grown up with the idea that chlorine bleach is necessary to provide cleaner clothes, ... as a laundry booster, clean tiles & grouts, mold & mildew, solve carpet stains ... that gets caught in the groves of the tile. The cheapest brand I have found is Sun Oxygen Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 08:00:55
Icicles aren’t cool!
Up in Snow Country, many places have been hit with the first (or second or third!) snow storm of the year ... caused by poor or missing insulation and air leakage from your house into your attic ... decay and mold and mildew to form in attics and on wall surfaces. The FixFortunately [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 14:52:47
Air Conditioner Units
I love to people watch. I have a degree in social work and criminal justice and have worked in the human services filed for over twenty years ... of problems with creating mold and mildew as well as warping the wood in the home. When we moved [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 14:15:08
A New House and a Familiar Place...
Hey all - just wanted to drop everyone a line and touch base. Right after Christmas I moved from where I was living to a house on SAM Center ... mildew and mold is a huge problem. I will be taking on this project this coming week. Pastor Julio [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:39:00
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 14:33:34
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 15:26:21
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:47:19
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:24:01
Introducing the Dorset Collection by Questech.
Artistry and Imagination for your home. You can describe this innovative manufacturer of decorative tiles and accessories with two words, ... of stain and odor-causing mold and mildew. Unlike other tumbled marble product, Q-SealTM means greater [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 15:11:51
The churches of Galveston
The Houston Chronicle covers the beginnings of cleanup efforts in Galveston with an emphasis on the church buildings there, ... that can be wrought by mildew and mold. Among those churches is Trinity Episcopal, which also withstood [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 14:00:06
One month after Ike
*Stoically limping back into business. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/10/12/1012ikemonth ... by mold and mildew.... (((repeat for 2 years, or until another storm arrives.))) [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 12:56:49
Galveston jail unprepared for Ike aftermath
When the Galveston Sheriff chose to make jail inmates and deputies ride out Hurricane Ike despite warnings to evacuate or face "certain death," ... facility in this climate, mold and mildew can start growing everywhere. The lack of water and properly [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 08:27:00
Habitat for Liberalism?
In doing my morning rounds this morning I notice that there’s an awful lot of traffic on Michelle’s place this morning with regards to Habitat for ... . Others reported mold or mildew, nails popping out of plasterboard and other problems. The Habitat [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 16:18:38
Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.
Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33
What would happen if you ate one of those silica gel packets?
Well, for one thing, you’d be eating a misnomer. Silica gel isn’t actually a gel, but a granular form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) ... in museums and libraries to guard against rust, corrosion, tarnishing, mildew, mold and spoilage [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 03:07:55
Greener Cleaning
You can help out the environment by staying away from the normal cleaner available in the store and make your own green cleaners ... soda and vinegar mixed together to clean up pet and other stains as well as mold and mildew. Most [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:37:56
Whole House Dehumidifier
Stuffiness in the air of your home can make you very sweaty and uncomfortable. This is caused by high level of moisture in the air ... at home. It also protects your furniture and carpets from mold and mildew, making it an ideal [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 16:13:39
Depression-era mindset and clutter
My grandmother passed away in 2002. She was old enough to remember being a child in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression ... as to keep mold and mildew off of belongings is pricey. If you’re keeping items in an off-site rented [more...]
Date: 2008-06-23 14:30:09
How To Choose A Whole House Air Purifier
By Ray Lam Before purchasing an air purifier for your home, ... it with your household air duct system, allowing the air flow from the entire building ... gas and clean the air of other contaminants. If you have a problem with dust, mold, or mildew [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 04:45:00
Air Purifier for Ferrets from PurerAir.com
If you have an adorable, cuddly and furry ferret, but need an air purifier for your ferret because the hair and dander are driving you crazy, ... as well as other common household pollutants such as household dust, mold and mildew spores, pollen [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 11:25:00
Boon Bug Pod
This is such an innovative idea that when I saw it, I had to read more about it. The Boon Bug Pod looks like a toy but actually stores bath toys ... to mount the Boon Bug Pod to the wall. All of this will help to keep mold and mildew to a minimum [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 17:47:14
Be Environment Friendly While Doing Water Damage Restoration
Be Environment Friendly While Doing Water Damage Restoration As we are now living in an enlightened era of environmental health, ... of bacteria, mold and mildew should be the primary concern. ¶ Posted 31 December 2008 † Gretchen [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 22:41:42
The Benefits of Bamboo Floor
Nowadays, more and more people are beginning to appreciate the beauty of using bamboo floors ... can easily be housed with different types of insects mostly because it can absorb mold, mildew, and moisture [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 02:17:29
Cancer or Germs? I’ll take the germs.
I must admit that in my house we might be thought to be a little lax when it comes to germs ... because it inhibits the growth of microbes, such as bacteria, mold and mildew. Ok, that does not sound [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 23:52:50
Whole House Dehumidifier
Elevated moisture in your home provides the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, dust mites, bacteria and many other allergens. A Whole House Dehumidifier combats such allergens and protects [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 16:18:12
Recycled Hammock
Oh, you comfy hammock...you mock me, don't you? I was so happy to get this brand new hammock in the mail recently ... it's nylon, it won't mold or mildew, making it a comfy and clean choice for outdoor use [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 16:14:46
PHERA: Bathroom Breaks - Jan 13,2009
15 minutes of cleaning up. We'll work our way through all the bathrooms in the house, starting at the top, and getting to the bottom. That mold, mildew, scum, don't have the chance. We're armed with microfiber cleaning cloths and a timer :) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 18:46:57
How to Paint Plastic or Vinyl Exterior Shutters
Can outdoor plastic window shutters be painted, and if so what kind of paint should be used? ... . If the shutters have been around a while, you’ll need to clean them before painting. If mildew or mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:23:57
What are Basement Dehumidifiers?
Humid air can cause mold and mildew to grow inside our homes and it is not good for everyone’s health. There are various health risks we can get from humid air. So basement dehumidifiers [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 20:38:42
Rubber World Industries bags rubber insulation contract for ‘Green Community West’ in Dubai Investment Park
Leading manufacturer to supply top quality eco-friendly rubber insulation products for the project January 05, 2009: Rubber World Industries (RWI) ... organic compounds (VOCs), and is dust free, fibre free and mold and mildew resistant. “Our focus [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 10:09:44
Servpro Of S Orange County
Don’t let flood damage fester into mold and mildew. Based in Orlando, Fla., Servpro of South Orange County restores commercial and residential properties damaged by fire, smoke or water [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 21:06:06
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