The Facts and Dangers of Mold
The Daily Advertiser reports that many Louisiana homeowners are battling toxic mold, also known as black mold. Mold spores can be found almost anywhere, and they can grow on virtually any substance, as long as moisture is present.
Following the article, a reader tells the tale of a whole family that got sick after they moved into a house that had previously been flooded — but the real estate agent never mentioned flooding. (Before moving into a new house, you should inspect for mold — and you may want to ask the neighbors about the history of the property.)
If you have a mold problem, check out our selection of products for humidity and mold solutions.
Following the article, a reader tells the tale of a whole family that got sick after they moved into a house that had previously been flooded — but the real estate agent never mentioned flooding. (Before moving into a new house, you should inspect for mold — and you may want to ask the neighbors about the history of the property.)
If you have a mold problem, check out our selection of products for humidity and mold solutions.
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On 9/5/2006 ednar wrote:
The unfortunate down-play by the CDC and the Environment of Protection Agency with usage of choice wordings that implies mildew/mold only affect a certain sensitive population of people may be the reason why homeowners and the general public are not aware of the dangers of these hazard microscopic organisms. However, the severe health affects mildew/mold have on the human population remains. But, I am thankful for others like yourself who are getting the word out and alwerting the public. Currently, I work in an environment that daily smells of musty mildew/mold. Yet, I and another co-worker are the ones who complains more and is affected more oftens by the harzardous air quality. My sensitivity causes chronic sinusitis. I cannot endure the smell of mildew/mold in people clothings or inside buildings. Therefore, because of the CDC and Environmental Protection Agency down-play, I am constantly plague with mildew/mold in the environment.
On 5/31/2007 shawan wrote:
I need to know all there is to know about mold and mildew
On 8/4/2007 Kerri wrote:
We rent a 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, basketball court..We LOVE the place and location..Problem is that the basement flooded a month ago..The landlord seemed "surprised" that it did..When WE pulled the soaked carpet out, the neighbors told us that's why the last family left..Like I mentioned, it has been a FULL month and it keeps flooding..We live in Iowa and it's been very humid and raining a lot..I'm worried about mold..They(landlord) keeps putting us off, telling us the cement people will be here and never show up..My youngest was born with a cleft lip and palate, has had an ear infection (bad enough that it actually bleeds) for a month..Now my husbands 3 kids are here from TX, one with terrible allergies..With a basement being damp, with some water in the basement, shouldn't we worry about heath risks? We're beyond frustrated and now VERY worried! Can anyone help or give us suggestions?
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On 9/5/2006 ednar wrote:
The unfortunate down-play by the CDC and the Environment of Protection Agency with usage of choice wordings that implies mildew/mold only affect a certain sensitive population of people may be the reason why homeowners and the general public are not aware of the dangers of these hazard microscopic organisms. However, the severe health affects mildew/mold have on the human population remains. But, I am thankful for others like yourself who are getting the word out and alwerting the public. Currently, I work in an environment that daily smells of musty mildew/mold. Yet, I and another co-worker are the ones who complains more and is affected more oftens by the harzardous air quality. My sensitivity causes chronic sinusitis. I cannot endure the smell of mildew/mold in people clothings or inside buildings. Therefore, because of the CDC and Environmental Protection Agency down-play, I am constantly plague with mildew/mold in the environment.
On 5/31/2007 shawan wrote:
I need to know all there is to know about mold and mildew
On 8/4/2007 Kerri wrote:
We rent a 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, basketball court..We LOVE the place and location..Problem is that the basement flooded a month ago..The landlord seemed "surprised" that it did..When WE pulled the soaked carpet out, the neighbors told us that's why the last family left..Like I mentioned, it has been a FULL month and it keeps flooding..We live in Iowa and it's been very humid and raining a lot..I'm worried about mold..They(landlord) keeps putting us off, telling us the cement people will be here and never show up..My youngest was born with a cleft lip and palate, has had an ear infection (bad enough that it actually bleeds) for a month..Now my husbands 3 kids are here from TX, one with terrible allergies..With a basement being damp, with some water in the basement, shouldn't we worry about heath risks? We're beyond frustrated and now VERY worried! Can anyone help or give us suggestions?
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