Showing posts with label mildew questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mildew questions. Show all posts

Monday, March 23, 2009

How To Get Rid of Mold and Prevent Mold Growth

Old House Journal recently posted a good article on mold in the home. It discusses what mold is, how it grows and spreads, factors that contribute to mold growth and ideas on how to inhibit or removal mold. Ventilation and dehumidification are very important in preventing mold growth in your home. To read the compete article go to:

http://www.oldhousejournal.com/how_to_get_rid_of_mold/magazine/1591

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Questions That May Assist in Determining Whether a Mold Problem Currently Exists

Do you think you have mold, mildew or a moisture issue? As per OSHA, some Questions That May Assist in Determining Whether a Mold Problem Currently Exists are:
  • Are building materials or furnishings visibly moisture damaged?
  • Have building materials been wet more than 48 hours?
  • Are there existing moisture problems in the building?
  • Are building occupants reporting musty or moldy odors?
  • Are building occupants reporting health problems that they think are related to mold in the indoor environment?
  • Has the building been recently remodeled or has the building use changed?
  • Has routine maintenance been delayed or the maintenance plan been altered?

Always consider consulting a health professional to address any employee health concerns.

Source: http://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib101003.html