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Let’s Talk about Bleach, Baby (and other Misconceptions about Mold Cleanup) Mold is widely misunderstood. So are mold cleanup strategies. That’s makes sense, right? After all, if you don’t understand mold, how can you possibly hope to clean it up and keep it out of your house for good? Is mold a type of plant? […] The post Bleach and other no nos first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

Unknown Factors Related to Mold Problems That Could Affect Your Marriage and Personal Relationships Because residential mold problems cause so much anxiety, they sometimes cause interpersonal conflict. Not necessarily with a contractor. And not with the insurance company. With your spouse. One common issue we encounter is when one spouse is adamant about having a […] The post Mold can affect relationships first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

How Much Does a Mold Remediation Cost? 5 Factors That Might Affect the Price of Mold Cleanup We all know that home ownership is expensive. You fix a broken dishwasher. The next week, the water heater breaks. You replace the gutters. Then, you realize that your shed is falling apart. Such is life. When you […] The post How much does remediation cost first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

What You Really Need to Know about Fungus: 5 Mistakes People that CAUSE Mold Mold is everywhere. Or, more specifically, mold spores are everywhere. These tiny spores drift on the slightest puff of air. The wind carries them through forests, deserts, fields, and across oceans and mountains. And these spores are so tiny (just a […] The post Mistakes that CAUSE mold first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

Behind the Scenes of a Do-It-Yourself Remediation Gone Horribly Wrong: 5 Ways Homeowners Screw Up Amateur Mold Remediation The Midwest is full of self-reliant people who love hard work. So, when they find mold in their homes or businesses, some folks immediately Google “mold cleanup,” or watch a short YouTube video. Then, they dive right […] The post DIY remediations gone wrong first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

Who Does This Guy Think He is, Anyway? Behind the Scenes with A1 Mold Testing & Remediation’s General Manager Dave Bayne When you pick up the phone to call A1 Mold Testing & Remediation for help, you’ll hear just one voice: Dave Bayne, the company’s owner and general manager. Dave likes to answer incoming calls […] The post Get to know Dave first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

You know you have a mold problem. You aren’t sure how bad it is. But you think you might need a professional to do the work. You can’t help but wonder what you’re getting into. If you call a professional mold company, what’s the process? How does mold affect you and your family? How does […] The post A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Mold Remediation Works first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

You pack their school lunches with healthy food. You read them bedtime stories. You make sure they brush their teeth twice a day. You do these things to protect your child’s developmental, health, and safety. And you do it all out of love. Unfortunately, sometimes your own home can become an enemy of your health […] The post Choosy Moms Choose A1 Mold Remediation to Protect Their Family’s Health first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.

Let’s say you’re chatting with a neighbor about home maintenance. You admire each other’s leafless gutters. You exchange tips on winterizing lawn sprinkler systems. Then, they casually mention that they found a minor mold problem in their basement – and that they took care of it themselves. “We used a mold testing kit that we […] The post Do You Know the Expensive Mistake Your Neighbors Made When They Found a Mold Problem in their Home? first appeared on A1 Mold Testing.