For years you just thought you and your family have been developing indoor allergies. Perhaps you have pets and figured you were just allergic to their fur or hair. Little do many homeowners know that mold is actually the main cause of indoor air quality and allergens. So rest easy and there’s no need to…
The coastal towns of Massachusetts have been hard hit this winter with natural disasters. We’ve seen everything from flooding due to torrential rain to wind speeds exceeding 60 MPH which wreck havoc on properties. Last weekend saw one of the worst floods in recent history; ocean swells exceeded 12 feet and there was rampant flooding in…
Did you just come home to a burst pipe? Or perhaps the washing machine or dishwasher sprang a leak. Whatever the unfortunately case may be, you are now staring at a sopping wet carpet that needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible before mold problems arise. Given the right conditions, mold can form…
There are hundreds of varieties of household mold, and no home is immune to the invasion of mold no matter how old, new, clean or unclean your house is. Where there’s the perfect growing environment for mold, those spores will quickly thrive and multiply. One of the most intrusive and serious types of household mold…
What Causes Black Mold? There are thousands of different species of mold, but one of the most toxic is black mold. Black mold can be found anywhere if the conditions are right. Causes of Black Mold in Homes Homes that have acquired a lot of moisture in basements, attics, or other rooms of the house…
Household mold can be a huge problem for homeowners. When we think of mold, we often think of it on our food, on our drywall, on our bathroom tiles and on wooden surfaces. What most people don’t realize is that mold also loves finding a home on clothing and other fabric surfaces. If you suspect…
There are dozens of ways to remove household mold that’s found in small quantities. With some elbow grease, patience, and chemical cleaners you can get rid of most small mold patches. One of the most common chemicals homeowners use is bleach. Bleach is a strong chemical that has the ability to kill most species of…
Fall season in Saugus MA tends to see a lot of rainfall. Although a little rain never hurt anyone, it can do a significant amount of damage to a home that isn’t properly sealed. Moisture that gets into your home from leaky roofs or a flooded basement can cause mold damage. This fall, contact Bay…
Attic mold is one of the most difficult types of mold to detect, mostly because most homeowners don’t go into their attics. In fact, some homeowners won’t even know they have a slow leak in their roof until it’s damaged the entire structure. Our professional mold remediation company recommends looking for the following signs for…
Contrary to popular belief, mold doesn’t just appear from thin air in your attic or basement. Mold needs some invitation to come into your home first before it can start becoming an issue. Our mold remediation company in Peabody and surrounding areas want homeowners to understand that mold has spores that function similarly to pollen.…