There are a lot of contaminants that can have a negative impact on indoor air quality, including dust, pollen, pet dander, and cigarette smoke. However, one of the biggest threats to the quality of the air in your home or business is one you may not have thought of, mold.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Mold Remediation
If you discover mold in your home or business, it is not something you will want to take a wait-and-see approach to. Mold can grow and spread quickly and should be contained and removed as soon as possible when spotted. The process of mold removal is often called mold mediation or mold remediation. Here’s what… Read more »
Preventing Mold From Interrupting Business
Mold can be unsafe in your house, and if it is in your business, it can cause an interruption in work, and mold removal costs cause profit losses. That’s where we come in. We want to help you before the problem affects the production of your company. Here are some tips to help you pass… Read more »
Spring Cleaning Tips to Avoid Mold in Your New Hampshire Home
It’s spring cleaning time! If you live in New Hampshire, you can finally escape the hibernation of winter and open some windows in the house. This time of year is perfect for “spring cleaning” and a great excuse to check and prevent mold from growing in your home. As you probably know, mold can be… Read more »
There’s Water in my Basement, Now What?
Unexpected water in your basement is dangerous for your home and your health. The water damage to walls and floors could ruin furniture, carpeting, and valuables. Water damage could easily turn into mold If you’re a New Hampshire home owner, here are some tips for dealing with water in your basement.
Identifying Different Kinds of Molds
Just like a bag of jelly beans, or a box of crayons, mold can come in all different kinds of colors. Although not as fun as jellybeans or crayons, learning how to identify the different kinds of mold is vital to being a good homeowner. Here is some helpful information about mold that every homeowner… Read more »
What Usually Causes Mold?
As most homeowners and business owners know, mold removal is no fun. Although mold grows outside and actually serves a purpose, mold inside the home only causes health concerns for you and your house. The way that mold works is that it needs a food source (such as drywall, carpet, or wood), warmth, darkness, enough… Read more »
The Truth Behind the Dangers of Black Mold in Your Home
Black mold has a nasty reputation and for good reason. It’s also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, which is the most common type of toxic mold. This fungus breeds and lives off moisture. If your home has ever experienced flooding or pipe leakage, black mold is probably alive and hiding in your walls or floors around… Read more »
Why Maine Mold Testing Is Important for Your Health
Mold, which are very small organisms that grow indoors and outdoors, is a problem year-round in Maine. There are many different types of mold, some being harmless and some being incredibly toxic. Mold thrives in warm, damp, environments. Basements, bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas are prime breeding grounds for mold spores. Mold affects everyone differently…. Read more »
How to Properly Avoid Carpet Mold After Water Damage
Flooding, burst pipes, and plumbing leaks are a nightmare for both home and business owners. These annoyances are not planned and generally costly to repair. One of the biggest consequences of water damage is mold growth. Repairing water damage and eliminating mold spores, especially on carpeted areas, is baffling and stressful. Luckily, Octagon’s 24-hour emergency… Read more »