By: Asseth Evanie
March 25, 2011

Hundreds of participants are expected to join the  the annual mold spring clean event this weekend. This is to encourage individuals to participate in household cleaning, street cleaning and even mold cleaning this spring.

In fact, everyone are encourage to join; young and elderly. Moreover, the CEO of My Cleaning Products and Property Perfections is reaching out to those participants involve by giving factual information on mold cleaning tips through their blogs.

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THE Mold Spring Clean takes place this weekend.

The community clear-up event will see hundreds of volunteers take to the town’s streets to pick up litter, spruce up flower beds, remove chewing gum and mess left by fly-tippers and give certain areas a fresh lick of paint.

Clean-up mascot Springy has visited businesses in the town to encourage them to get involved. Springy was accompanied by local Scouts, who were handing out information regarding the event.

Mold’s schools are once again taking an active role, and this year the town council has set a poetry competition for the pupils to participate in.

The challenge is to write a short poem in English or Welsh that reflects the Mold Spring Clean.

Mold mayor Cllr Chris Bithell says he is hoping for an even bigger turnout than last year’s 650 volunteers

Read more here: The Chronicle

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Removing black mold in your home and how to fight it. More cases are popping up with black mold. I personally am finding multiple mold remediation projects going on in our local South Florida area right now that are huge. But more what can you do to battle the black mold infestation.

As always it’s important to find the mold, so you get rid of the source. You can read a simple guide I always share with my clients and friends. It’s about how to find black mold.

Secondly, you will want to make sure you kill the mold and keep it from coming back. You can do this with a new Green mold cleaning kit which was only allowed be used by the professionals. Now the company has made it available for personal use in your home or office. It’s safe, organic and only products to kill mold and prevent it from coming back.

So check out the NY Times release on battling mold infestations. It’s a great read will surely help you if your trying to get rid of mold.

Great report I wanted to share on battling mold infestations:

TOXIC mold continues to be a problem in New York City. Last year the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issued 14,290 violations for mold in residential buildings.

It’s not just older buildings that can be infested with the greenish-black mold called Stachybotrys chartarum, which, along with other molds, is linked with illness of the respiratory tract; some think it causes immunological and neurological problems, too. Of the roughly 500 mold cases in the city investigated each year by Microecologies, a company that identifies and seeks to resolve indoor environmental problems, one-fourth are in buildings less than five years old, where incorrectly installed plumbing or insulation has caused water damage.

“We’re talking about multimillion-dollar condos,” said Bill Sothern, a certified industrial hygienist at Microecologies. “Brand-new!”

One defense against infestations is mold-resistant drywall, usually installed in places prone to water damage or leaks, like bathrooms and kitchens, or near heating and air-conditioning units. These products — trade names include DensArmor Plus from Georgia-Pacific, Gold Bond XP from National Gypsum and Fiberock from USG — typically include specially formulated paper or fiberglass coatings. They are not much more expensive than traditional drywall, which is paper-faced gypsum board. But using them during construction can save millions in remediation down the line.

To be on the safe side, the developers of one new building, the Laureate, a 76-unit condominium at West 76th Street and Broadway, decided to use mold-resistant drywall even in areas not prone to water damage. The brand they chose was Mold Defense by Lafarge.

“It’s a culmination of industry practice over the last seven or eight years,” said James Davidson, a principal in SLCE Architects, which designed the Laureate, “using mold-resistant Sheetrock not only in the wet areas where you’d expect moisture but also in standard partitions where you don’t expect moisture to be present.”

Though mold-resistant drywall isn’t especially expensive, installing it everywhere in the building added up: The Laureate’s developer, the Stahl Organization, paid a total of more than $150,000 extra.

The building industry may soon adopt mold-resistant drywall as a standard. Last year the Green Codes Task Force, an assemblage of architects, developers and other building experts, released a set of 111 guidelines for making New York’s building codes more environmentally sound, one of which is a proposal to require mold-resistant gypsum board and cement board — even more unfriendly to mold — in areas prone to wetness. Thirteen of those guidelines have been enacted by the City Council; the mold proposal, also known as HT 7, is under consideration.

“This is a very low-cost proposal with substantial health benefits,” said Russell Unger, the executive director of the Urban Green Council and the chairman of the steering committee for the Green Codes Task Force. “Mold is not just unsightly; it can be a serious health hazard.”

The use of mold-resistant drywall alone is not enough to ensure that a home will be mold-free. The exterior needs to be impermeable; all the building materials need to remain dry during the construction process; and condensation should not form inside the walls.

Before closing on any apartment, whether a resale or new construction, potential buyers should ask questions about mold, Mr. Sothern said.

In addition to ascertaining the kind of drywall, buyers should ask what the heating and air-conditioning equipment is insulated with — especially when the building isn’t brand-new. “Fiberglass often gets extraordinarily moldy after about 10 years,” Mr. Sothern said.

He also recommended examining the perimeter of the apartment for wetness. If condensation is forming inside the windows, or if moisture is getting in around windows and doors, that should be a red flag. Also check for warping on the floor at the edges of the unit, and any musty smells.

Another option to consider is paying for a home inspection. Microecologies charges $475 and up for an inspection, including a written report.

“So many mold problems are hidden from plain view,” Mr. Sothern said.

Read the full report at: NYTimes.com

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If you are stuck in a mold problem, their are quit a few solutions we lay out below. It’s important to get rid of the problem early so it doesn’t amplify into a large more expensive problem.

3 Actions Steps To Get Rid of Mold:

1. Live Green! It’s the safest way to eliminate mold and other pest is by using green cleaning products.
2. A do-it-yourself mold remediation kit is a good start to save money.
3. Call Mold professionals and Mold Companies if things are out of control.

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I see it so many times. Another black mold verdict I found that has a hefty price tag on it. In fact it’s $4.3 million… It’s important to get rid of mold before it starts spreading. First most importantly because of your health, but left alone. Black mold can turn in to a serious mold remediation project that can cost some serious dollars.

Read the story on the $4.3 Mold Verdict: =====

A $4.3 million toxic mold jury verdict in October involving two homeowners, their ruined “dream” home, a North Pocono township and a private contractor remains buried in litigation.

More money, or a lengthy appeals process, could be at stake, according to recent court filings.

A 2002 Madison Twp. road project led to a lawsuit the following year that resulted in the multimillion-dollar verdict. The suit claimed the project funneled stormwater onto the two former residents’ property, spawning toxic mold inside their home and causing post-traumatic stress disorder.

In the aftermath of the jury award in Lackawanna County Court, an attorney representing Teresa Perrini and Theresa Koziell has filed motions for them to be awarded additional compensation – or delay damages – because of the length of time between when the suit was filed in 2003 and the trial’s end.

Attorney Nicholas E. Fick did not return calls seeking comment Wednesday.

The township’s attorney, Kathleen A. Walsh, requested oral arguments on the matter be held before Lackawanna County Judge Carmen Minora, who presided over the civil trial.

Informal talks among the parties with Judge Minora to finalize the verdict – including the issue of delay damages and to prevent an appeal to higher court – broke down in the daylong, closed-door negotiation on Jan. 10.

Efforts to reach Ms. Walsh and township solicitor H. Clark Connor also were unsuccessful Wednesday.

Township Supervisor Philip Setzer declined to comment

The jury levied 76 percent, about $3.3 million, of the $4.3 million against the township, and 24 percent, about $1 million, against the contractor involved in the project, Hanson Aggregates.

Read the rest about the mold verdict.

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If you think you have mold. Then you may need identify how bad along is it. Sometimes just using a natural mold cleaning product will be just fine. In fact many mold inspection companies and mold remediation companies use the natural mold cleaning kit to remove mold and protect it from coming back.

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Okay, so I decided to put together this guide to help you get rid of your nasty mold problem. In a moment you will learn some great information most mold inspections and mold remediation experts may charge a ton for. Now keep in mind, what these guys do is well worth it and I recommend to use them. Although I do get alot of questions of what to do to get rid of mold on ones own.

Mold Inspection Procedures:

The first thing you will want to do is look at the following locations:

• Perimeter Walls
• Doors
• Basements
• Ceilings
• Carpeting (Pickup Carpet & check Tack Strips)

You will want to look for the following in these locations:

• Water damage
• Warping or building material (wood framing,etc)
• Funky musty odors
• Water Stains
• Mold Stains

What I would do since every location is different, you will want to try to locate the source of the problem. So by finding locations which have, lets say…. water stains. You need to know that if it’s around the window sill and you look under the sill and find the stains. It could mean your window may need caulking.

Now for carpeting, if you have carpeting adjacent to a door which allows water intrusion, you could be in for a big surprise when you pick up the carpeting. Many times when picking up the carpeting you will see tack strips, these tack strips will usually be water damaged. If so… ask why? More than likely you had water intrusion from the door. Bear in mind, water runs down or keeps on going. Your job is to find the source by following the water stains backwards.

DIY Mold  Removal Procedures

After finding the source, you will want to use these steps to ensure you correctly get rid of the mold spores. These mold removal tactics are very similar to the latest mold remediation techniques.

Process Of Removing The Mold:

• Contain The Area
  • Seal A/C Vents with Blue Tape
  • Seal Doors Closed With Blue Tape
  • Use Visqueen to Contain The Area (Like the Movie E.T.)
• Remove All Wet Building Materials (Drywall, Carpeting, etc)
  • Dispose Materials 5 ft from last visible trace of mold or water stains
  • Remove any wet carpeting 5 ft from last visible trace
  • Dispose Building Materials in Garbage Bag (Seal With Tape)
• Clean Areas with Safe Mold Protectants and Cleaners
  • Clean with Safe Mold Removal Product on all building materials exposed
  • Protect All Building Materials not Removed with Mold Encapsulate
• Heppa Vac / Filter Mold Spores While Working In Room
  • Filter out spores while working in room

These are just some of the basics you will want to learn about when removing black mold. There is more guides to help you with Maurice’s Mold Removal Manuscript, which will walk you thru the entire process from mold inspection to mold removal. Also, we enjoy theser safe green mold removal products and mold prevention products which are also used by mold removal experts.

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www.superdrybasement.com, www.safemoldsolutions.com. Indoor Air Quality Expert Paul McHam designed air handling systems for over 14 years. He is also a VSMR tand NADCA certified air handling and duct sanitization specialist. He was consulted by the Ford Motor Company for his advice regarding the Legionaires contamination in some of their water handling plant systems. Paul is also a direct mold remediation competitor, listen to what even our competitors have to say about our uniques services!

Visit www.Safemoldsolutions.com for more information.

Charles Boday is a Certified Mold Inspector and a Certified Mold Contractor, and he is a graduate of the Certified Mold Inspector & Contractors Institute. He is also a member of the National Association of Mold Professionals He is also a certified Environmental Inspector. He is also a Certified Crystal Meth Lab Clean Up Contractor. He has extensive experience reviewing and investigating toxic type cases for law offices prior to the attorneys taking on cases for litigation. He has worked with some of the countries top scientists seeking alternative poison-free mold remediation techniques. He is state certified to teach the realtors’ continuing education course” Toxic Mold! What every realtor should know!” and is the author of the same. He is also a Certified Crystal Meth Lab Clean up contractor. He routinely works for Fanny Mae as well as many other top lenders like HSBC Household First Merit etc. repairing extreme mold damaged foreclosed properties.

He is also an experienced foundation waterproofer and structural repair analyst. He has developed multiple proprietary waterproofing techniques for both interior as well as exterior foundation systems. He has testified as an expert foundation witness and is the Author of the books: The Ultra Dry Basement: understanding and correcting foundation water problems and Ultra Bond Construction Techniques.

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