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Celebrity Home Resale Sickens Buyers’ Daughter – Mold Found!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by back_up

Protect Your Precious Family and Children from Mold

Even the Ultimate Fighting Championship league has a set of rules. According to a couple in California whose daughter developed terrible symptoms of mold-related illness, some of the most important rules of real estate were broken by star fighter Chuck Liddell’s agents.

Did Chuck Liddell Sell a House with Mold?

In 2014, Liddell put his home up for sale and the Smith family expressed interest. The deal fell through, so Liddell’s agent, Dustin Ward, let them rent the house and offered to find them a loan. They wound up in escrow for a home they didn’t really want.

However, the story takes a sordid turn as the Smith’s 9-year-old daughter began suffering from nose bleeds and respiratory problems. They also found a water leak they believe to be preexisting and known to Liddell’s camp.

The family alleges that Liddell and Ward knew about the leak and mold. They believe Ward aggressively pushed the Smiths into the home to cover up a failed inspection and pass off the mold-infested house like a hot potato.

With a conference set for late August, it looks like Liddell and the other defendants will have to agree to a settlement to avoid a trial.

Avoid the Nightmare, Call for NJ Mold Removal!

Home sellers and landlords bear responsibility for offering habitable homes with clear communication about any known mold damage. The good news is that modern NJ mold removal methods include the MoldExterm system which kills and seals off mold without having to renovate.

If your property has leaks, water spots, mildewy smells, or other signs of a mold problem, contact the NJ mold removal experts at Stern Mold.

Posted in Mold & Your Health, Mold Identification, Mold Information, News

Tips for Identifying if Your Office or Co-Op Has Mold

Posted on June 28, 2017 by back_up

Where Does Mold Prefer to Hide?

Mold sickness begins with mild symptoms that are easy to ignore. However, long-term exposure can lead to serious illness, even for otherwise healthy adults. For people with compromised immune systems, the elderly, and children, mold exposure can cause life-threatening illness.

If mold is present in your office or co-op, it’s essential to get rid of the problem right away. Our patented NJ mold removal method is low-cost, quick, and doesn’t require tearing out walls. Call us right away if you notice any of these identifying signs for the presence of mold.

Musky smell: People sometimes just accept that an old building has strange smells in some rooms. Mold colonies may be living inside walls or under flooring. If you notice a persistent musky odor, the cause is likely mold.
Moisture problems: Whether it’s an ongoing plumbing leak, roof leak, or drainage problem, where there is moisture, mold will soon grow. Spores can lie dormant for years just waiting for the right combination of moisture, food, and temperature to begin growing and thriving.
Visual evidence: If you notice mold under kitchen sinks or in bathrooms, don’t ignore the problem. Mold does not go away on its own and there may be more danger there than meets the eye. There are many different types of mold that look similar. It is best to consult experienced professionals for identifying the type and extent of the mold problem.

Trying to remove mold yourself will expose you to more mold spores. If you think the building you live or work in is making you sick, trust your instincts and call us for a consultation about our NJ mold removal system.

Posted in Mold Identification, Mold Tips

Mycotoxin Information for Manhattan Building Managers – Part One

Posted on May 29, 2017 by back_up

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.

Posted in Mold & Your Health, Mold Identification, Mold Information, Mold Remediation, NYC Mold Removal

NJ Gets Serious about Mold Calling It a BioAerosol

Posted on May 8, 2017 by back_up

Mold is Now Called a BioAerosol

If the name bioaerosol sounds a bit scary, there’s a reason for that. Although bioaerosols are naturally occurring all around us, too many of them can cause disease or illness. Mold has been identified as a source of potentially hazardous bioaerosol particles, making it all the more important to call for NJ mold treatment after discovering mold.

Bioaerosols include tiny airborne microorganisms and their waste. In addition to mold, others include algae, bacteria, the flu virus, dust mites, and cat dander. Mold fungus creates tiny particles that invade the air around us, especially when mold grows indoors.

Health Effects of Bioaerosols

Our bodies can typically defend against small amounts of bioaerosols. Health problems start with pathogenic species or simply too many particles. Breathing in mold affects people who already have asthma or another respiratory condition, but anyone might become sick or develop allergic responses to mold.

The NJ Department of Health warns that mold bioaerosols can cause hypersensitivity diseases, which include asthma, rhinitis, pneumonitis, and humidifier fever. When such illnesses exist with the known presence of mold, it can be assumed that the mold is at least partially to blame.

Protection Against Mold Exposure

If you have found mold, the area must be thoroughly cleaned and treated. Our NJ mold treatment service comes with a free inspection to confirm the presence of mold. A deep cleaning of the home, including the HVAC system, may be necessary. However, the source needs to be cleaned so it does not continue releasing bioaerosols into the home.

Contact Stern Mold to schedule a visit and learn how our NJ mold treatment both eliminates mold and prevents it from returning.

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