Mold Blogs

Mold is a common problem in rental properties, especially in older buildings. When mold appears, some landlords choose the quickest and cheapest solution available. Many property owners cut corners in order to save money right away or prevent upsetting tenants. They concentrate on making the mold less noticeable rather than figuring out the cause of […]

We have all heard this before: “No one goes in the basement, so we should be okay, right?”That is not exactly true. We hear this a lot: “There is mold in the basement, but we barely go there.” At first, that sounds like it makes sense. If you are not in the basement, it shouldn’t

Many people are or have been diagnosed with an allergy to penicillin as a negative reaction to taking antibiotics including Amoxicillin, Augmentin, or Penicillin V. But on the opposite side of the same coin, many people suffer from an allergic reaction for an extended period of time. This exposure can be not drug related but

A Guide for Homeowners, Tenants, and Property Managers If mold analysis has been done in a residential area, then in most cases, a report from a laboratory involves one of these three states of fungal ecology. These were all established as a means of establishing air quality in a residential area, as well as understanding

Mold Is NOT always visible right away. The majority of homeowners and property managers do not realize that they have a mold problem until they begin to detect unexplained damp odors, allergies, or discoloration on the ceiling or walls. Even worse, hidden mold can travel very quickly inside your home whether it’s through your walls,

Mold could do lots of property and health damage if left unchecked. At Quest Mold & Asbestos Inspection & Testing, we follow a clearly defined procedure to ensure accurate results and easy-to-follow remediation instructions. What follows is an in-depth look at how mold testing is performed step by step. 1. Initial Site Inspection Every project

Water damage to homes is commonly attributed to flood or heavy rain, but the most common culprit is right in front of our faces—household appliances. The washing machine, dishwasher, sink, and refrigerator are all fixtures and appliances that leak and overflow and spit water into spaces that are sometimes not visible. If this water isn’t

One of the most common but most missed causes of indoor mold growth is not having proper air flow. It might be a wet basement, an airtight room, or a subpar ventilated crawl space, but the fact remains that still air can hold moisture. Where moisture is present, mold and mildew are sure to arrive.

Painting Over Mold: A Dangerous Cover-Up That Puts Lives in Danger It’s a common tale in most rental homes. Tenants might notice a musty smell lingering, or perhaps some discoloration on the walls,they mention to their landlord and then, almost like magic, it vanishes. A fresh coat of paint appears overnight. Problem solved. Unfortunately, this

We all associate the work “mold” with damp, dark areas like basements, bathrooms, or areas that have water damage. There is one part of your house that could be concealing mold without you realizing it: your air conditioner filter. Think of your AC system as your “lungs” of your home. It circulates air around your