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What NJ Parents Need to Know About Hidden Mold and Allergies

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What Parents Need to Know About Mold to Protect Their Family

What Parents Need to Know About Mold to Protect Their Family

You wouldn’t feed your child moldy bread, but you may be letting them play around moldy surfaces without realizing it. With so much focus on understanding children’s allergies, it’s worth recognizing that about 1/3 of kids are allergic to mold.

Here’s what you should know about the prevalence of the problem and when to get NJ mold removal.

Mold Allergies Are Extremely Common

Food allergies get a lot of public attention, but mold is the second most common allergy in children after pollen. A child can be affected even if neither parent has similar issues. Watch for difficulty breathing, running nose, and other respiratory symptoms.

Be Aware of Indoor and Outdoor Mold

Outside mold grows heavily from spring through fall. Going apple picking or taking a hayride? Activities like those may be major triggers.

Being indoors does not make anybody safe from mold. You don’t need a leak or flooding problem to be concerned, because mold grows year-round indoors as long as there’s humidity present.

Take Action: Prevention and NJ Mold Removal Services

The best ways to protect your family from mold-related illnesses and allergy symptoms include:

– Use dehumidifiers for damp rooms

– Run bathroom fans for an extended period after showers

– Replace carpet with hard surfaces if possible

– Take care of plumbing leaks, dripping AC drain lines, and other moisture issues

Cleaning mold yourself can be hazardous and may exacerbate the problem. Know when to call for NJ mold removal!

Stern Mold uses a safe, EPA-registered cleaning agent and a scientifically advanced sealant that prevents mold growth even in troublesome spots. Contact us today for a free inspection and quote.

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FEMA: Tips on Treating Mold in a Flooded Home

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FEMA: Tips on Treating Mold in a Flooded Home

When it comes to NY mold removal and keeping you informed about it, Stern Mold has you covered.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has put out a comprehensive guide for mold in your flood-damaged home and what to do about it. You can read what they say by clicking on the FEMA link, and we will summarize some of the tips and advice that they provided in their guide. Some of the most important things to know are:

• Mildew and molds grow on wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, plants, foods, insulation, decaying leaves and other organic materials.

• Mold growths, or colonies, can start to grow on a damp surface within 24 to 48 hours.

How to Get Rid of Mold

• Turn off main power if wiring is wet or moldy.

• Use fans and dehumidifiers to remove excess moisture unless mold has already started to grow.

• Remove all wet items such as furniture, rugs, bedding, toys, and carpeting.

• Wash items such as metal, glass, solid wood, plastic, and other non-porous materials with a non-ammonia detergent and hot water.

• Disinfect all cleaned surfaces with a 10% bleach solution. Let the solution stay on the surface for at least 10 minutes before rinsing with clear water and allowing to dry.

These are just some of the tips from FEMA about mold and mold removal after a flood. You can read the entire post or call us at Stern Mold for answers to all of your questions, or to schedule a free mold inspection. We are proud to be your NY mold removal expert, serving NY for over 20 years.

 

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Mycotoxin Information for Manhattan Building Managers – Part One

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Mold in an Office Building is No Problem for Us

Mold in an Office Building is No Problem for Us

How “healthy” is your Manhattan building? If you need Manhattan mold treatment service, you should be aware of mycotoxins and the health effects they can have on residents, employees and customers.

What Are Mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by mold and other fungi. They’re considered a secondary substance because they’re not necessary for the organism’s existence.

Just as mold comes in a wide range of different species, there are a number of different types of mycotoxins. A particular mycotoxin may be produced by many species of mold, or a specific type of mold may generate numerous mycotoxins.

Where Are Mycotoxins Found?

Moldy crops are a common source of mycotoxins. Aflatoxins, one of the more common varieties, is usually found in commodities such as peanuts, spices, pistachios and maize. Food-borne mycotoxins present a danger to both humans and livestock.

Buildings are the other major source of mycotoxins. Stachybotrys chartarum has the highest mycotoxin content of indoor molds, while Apergillus also produces many of the more frequently found mycotoxins.

Low levels of mycotoxins are not generally risky. Problems arise when a mold infestation develops on an interior surface, creating prolonged exposure to mycotoxins. This happens when microscopic mold spores, which are always present in the air, land on a damp spot which provides the optimum conditions for growth.

Restore Your Building’s Health with Manhattan Mold Treatment by Stern Mold

Cleaning your building isn’t enough to remove the risk of mycotoxins and mold-related illnesses. The mold must be removed completely and steps must be taken to prevent future occurrences.

Visit our website for information about our proprietary two-step MoldExterm process and schedule a free mold inspection.

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