by Martine Davis | Apr 4, 2024 | Mold Illness Mold Sickness
“Brain fog” is a general term used to describe cognitive symptoms such as confusion, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and mental fatigue. While the exact mechanisms by which mold and its mycotoxins cause brain fog are not fully understood, it is...
by Martine Davis | Jan 1, 2024 | Air Quality Testing, Mold Illness Mold Sickness, Mold Inspection
Myth #1 If I had mold in my house I would see it Molds prefer to grow in dark places with little air flow like behind the wall, underneath cabinetry, underneath hardwood floors, inside the furnace, etc. It’s impossible to see mold in these places. Myth #2 If I had...
by Martine Davis | Nov 14, 2023 | Mold Inspection, Uncategorized
If you continue to smell mold in your home even after professional testing showed negative results, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. There are different types of mold testing available to home owners, and some are better than others at finding hidden mold...
by Martine Davis | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
The best Building Biologists have created a great educational video which is available for free on YouTube. It is almost 4 hours long with great information presented by different professionals. You can easily go to the part you are interested in. There is minimal...
by Martine Davis | Nov 1, 2023 | Air Quality Testing, Indoor Environmental Testing, Mold Inspection
Mold has recently become a hot-button issue, with horror stories appearing on the news of unsuspecting people suffering from devastating illnesses caused by harmful fungi. Lawsuits against landlords and builders are increasing as more people seek legal help for...
by Martine Davis | Mar 29, 2023 | Mold Inspection, Mold Prevention
Mold is a serious issue that affects many homes and buildings, particularly those in high-humidity areas. High humidity levels provide an ideal environment for mold growth, which can have severe consequences for both the building’s occupants and the structure...
by Martine Davis | Feb 12, 2023 | Air Quality Testing, Indoor Environmental Testing, Mold Illness Mold Sickness, Mold Inspection, Mold Prevention
“It’s inside the walls so it can’t hurt anybody” As mold inspectors, we hear this almost daily … This phrase has been uttered by countless builders, landlords, property managers, maintenance personnel, handymen, homeowners, even doctors...
by Martine Davis | Jan 15, 2023 | Air Quality Testing
When COVID came on the scene, air cleaner manufacturers seized the moment and revved up their marketing efforts for air purifiers. New companies also came on the market, flooding the internet with all kinds of claims about killing bacteria and viruses, removing molds,...
by Martine Davis | Nov 26, 2022 | Mold Prevention
Preventing mold growth after water damage with these 5 simple tips How you handle water damage depends on one crucial factor: timing. Mold starts growing within 48 hours so getting everything dried right away is the most crucial aspect of mold prevention. Most people...
by Martine Davis | Oct 19, 2022 | Air Quality Testing
30 to 40% of the calls received by Indoor Environmental Testing Inc. are from people who just bought a house and discovered an air quality issue after moving in. Suddenly the whole family has the sniffles and it soon becomes obvious it’s the house. With low housing...
