Mold

“How mold grows” 10th grade Mr.Tripp Sanders February 3rd, 2018 Purpose The goal of my project is to show everyone how mold grows. Mold grows everywhere. You have probably seen mold a lot. You have seen it mostly on bread and in drinks that have set a long time. Hypothesis Mold is going to grow on the one I sprayed with water because the one without the water is going to take longer to mold. Materials Ziplock bag 2 pieces of bread Spray bottle Water Warm areas Moist…

Is Mold In Your Home? Follow These Tips When Removing It If your home has mold due to water exposure, you will need to get rid of the mold to ensure that the air quality in your house is safe. It’s important that you follow these 5 tips when doing so, because it will help ensure that the job is done correctly. Wear Protection Mold is known to cause respiratory problems and allergies. When you are planning to remove mold, make sure to properly protect your body by wearing a mask. If you do not,…

Mold allergies can cause a whole host of irritating symptoms, from nonstop sneezing to general malaise. A free mold inspection is the first line of defense against this potentially dangerous problem. UPM provides residents of Cincinnati, OH with reliable mold testing, remediation, and restoration services. When your home tests positive for the presence of mold, you may be surprised. Isn’t mold very black, very fuzzy, and very obvious to the naked eye? Not always, as it turns out. Mold…

Today, I will be describing toxic black mold symptoms. Not all mold that appears to be dark or black is toxic. At times, the mold can be slimy and wet or dry when moisture isn't present. This mold grows at a slower rate than most other molds. Typical mold grows within 1-2 days, but toxic black mold colonizes up to 12 days. It is best to have the mold tested. This will identify if the fungus is Stachybotrys chartarum (toxic black mold). It has been tied to diseases as minor as hay fever, to…

Did Mold Form In Your Carpeting? Learn How To Remove It Your carpeting will take a lot of abuse over the years. Between dirt, spills, food crumbs, and pet dander, it can get quite filthy through normal wear and tear. While vacuuming is great for keeping the physical debris out of the carpeting, deep cleaning may be necessary from time to time to clean those liquids that have spilled. Liquids can form mold if you allow spills to soak into the carpet fibers. When a spill does occur, you should be…

Places Mold Lurk in Your Home As a homeowner, it's important that your home is safe for your family. Any threat lurking a round in your home presents a clear and present danger to you and your family. Black mold is one such threat. Mold is constantly in the air. Unfortunately, under the right conditions, mold can grow in your home and threaten the health of your family members. If mold grows out of control, your family could begin to have trouble breathing or even develop asthma. Mold…

If mold and mildew have invading your carpet and caused it to smell funky, you need to act right away. Here are a few different ways you can battle mold and mildew in your carpet. A Little Moisture: Fight With Baking Soda If you just recently noticed that your carpet is smelling a little funky and feeling a little damp, you can fight the dampness and prevent future mold growth with baking soda. Baking soda will remove the excess moisture that is contributing to the mold growth, and it should…

The reason TYMC is such a crucial factor is because mold and yeast are considered members of the fungus family. It can be found all throughout nature, in air, soil, water, vegetation and decay. It can grow and thrive in a wide range of temperatures and pH environments, even in harsh conditions that bacteria would not be able to survive in. Unlike plants, they do not produce their own food source. Their means of survival consists of breaking down matter from their immediate environment into…

A number of toxins, created by molds on food can cause severe illness. Produce, cheese and breads are the most common foods where molds are created. One easy way to prevent getting contaminated by infected food is not to taste foods that smell or look irregular. Another easy way to prevent contamination is to stick with the recommended dates on the food labels. Our classmate Ron mentioned E.Coli and Salmonella, these two are food borne bacterias with salmonella being the most common cause of…

MOLD CONTROL Mold is a health risk What is it? Mold is comprised of microorganisms that are fungi, and it reproduces by spores. There are over 100,000 mold species around the world, with as much as 1,000 different species that are common in the United States. How do I know I have it? Mold is actually a natural process in our ecosystem. An important part of our natural environment, mold can also grow at unsafe levels in our homes. The weather in your part of the country will influence the…