There are thousands of species of mold, hundreds of which like to lurk within our homes. Although many of these residential mold species are harmless, there is one that sends homeowners into a panic: Black Mold. Black mold is toxic to humans and animals and should be removed as soon as it’s discovered. Unfortunately, many…
Springtime means a fresh start for most homeowners; it’s a great time to start cleaning up from all the stuff we’ve accumulated over the holiday season and winter months, as well as do a deep clean of all the salt, mud and dust around the home. According to the American Cleaning Institute, an estimated 72%…
Mold loves living in dark and humid places, and one room in your home that perfectly describes this environment is your bathroom. Unlike a basement or attic, a bathroom is used daily, so it’s important to make sure that any mold growth is removed sooner rather than later in order to prevent you and your…
Household mold is never fun to tackle, but when you do encounter an issue it’s important that you take action quickly. For mold problems that are only apparent in a small space (roughly a foot in diameter or less), we recommend using household cleaning products. Some products are more effective than others at killing mold,…
Mold spores can grow just about anywhere and in many different types of environments. However, mold generally loves dark, damp and undisturbed places. Can you think of a place in your home that might fit this description? You got it — your basement. There will always be a small amount of mold floating around in…
An estimated 86% of homeowners have experienced mold to some degree. If you’re one of the lucky few that hasn’t yet and would like to keep it that way, here are a few tips and tricks to preventing household mold in the future. Control Indoor Humidity. Be sure to keep your home’s humidity levels to 60%…
Did you know that more household mold problems occur during the winter months than any other time of the year? That’s because we’re heating our homes and that heat often comes in contact with colder areas of the home, causing condensation and moisture — and mold loves moisture! In order to prevent mold during the…
Eastern Massachusetts has seen a lot of rain so far this winter, and we’re sure there will be more in the near future. If you’ve noticed standing water in your basement, chances are the area will develop a mold problem if the water isn’t removed immediately. If you plan on tackling a basement flood on…
Many people understand that mold problems can arise in their homes, but not many know why, or how or when mold issues occur. At Bay State Mold Removal, our mold remediation company provides professional testing, removal and air quality services for the entire North Shore of Massachusetts. But before you contact our team, here are…
If you and your family are experiencing health symptoms caused by mold, or suspect that your home may have a mold problem, the only way to find out for sure is to have a professional mold inspection company assess your home. Our goals for performing a mold test Bay State Mold Removal is a fully licensed…