Bleach and other no nos
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? […]
Mold can affect relationships
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 […]
How much does remediation cost
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 […]
Mistakes that CAUSE mold
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 […]
DIY remediations gone wrong
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 […]
Get to know Dave
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 […]
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Mold Remediation Works
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 […]
Choosy Moms Choose A1 Mold Remediation to Protect Their Family’s Health
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 […]
Do You Know the Expensive Mistake Your Neighbors Made When They Found a Mold Problem in their Home?
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 Hard Truth of Mold Remediation that No One Wants to Talk About
No one wants to deal with a mold problem. It’s stressful. It’s time-consuming. It’s disruptive. It’s EMOTIONAL! That’s why Dave Bayne, A1 Mold Remediation’s owner and general manager, isn’t just a manager — he’s also a part-time psychotherapist. We’re only partially joking. Mold just sucks. It damages your belongings, your home, and your health. Mold […]
A1 Mold Superheroes Fight Back Against the Mold Minions: 5 Reasons to Hire a Certified Expert to Evaluate Your Mold Problem
Do you need a superhero to combat the mold in your home or office? Every mold problem is unique. Some are easy fixes; others are not. What are the top two factors in whether you need to hire a professional remediation company? Answer #1: The size of the affected area As a general rule of […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Picking a Mold Remediation Company that Provides Honest, Hardworking, Midwestern-style Service
Open Google and search for “mold remediation near me.” Go ahead. Seriously. We’ll wait. (sits back, twiddles thumbs, yawns) Now peek at those search results. Do they look fishy at all? Are the results filled with stuff that looks like advertisements? Are there a lot of links to businesses that are based hundreds or even […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Mold and Mold Spores
Mold is widely misunderstood. So, it makes sense that mold cleanup strategies are misunderstood, too. 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? Is it a bacterial growth? Is it a subspecies […]