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Know the Unexpected Places Mold Can Grow in Your NJ Home

Mold Infestations Are Dangerous

Mold Infestations Are Dangerous

People tend to look for mold in the places where it’s highly visible. It’s easy to spot mold under the kitchen sink or on basement walls. You need to know the less obvious hiding places for mold because a colony can regenerate and spread if you leave spores behind!

HouseLogic has rounded up “sneaky” places that warrant a mold inspection:

– Air conditioners (both central and window units)

– Dishwashers, dishes, and other kitchen items

– Window seams and seals

– Washing machines

– Refrigerator drip pans

– Chimneys (and other brick structures)

It may help to know what mold smells like because it’s not always visible. Family members should all know the symptoms of mold illness and not ignore a cough or wheezing problem, especially if mold has been suspected or found or if a flooding issue or moisture leak has occurred in the home.

What to Do if You Find Mold

Pause for a moment before acting on the natural urge to grab bleach or multipurpose spray and try to clean mold yourself. Focus on detoxifying from mold exposure and call a professional NJ mold removal service for an inspection.

Stern Mold provides a no-obligation inspection and quote. We guarantee firm, upfront pricing without hidden fees later. We find the mold, then use MoldExterm to kill it and seal the surfaces for future protection.

Other NJ mold removal companies might fail you by failing to get rid of the mold in the long run, or resorting to expensive gutting and remodeling. Stern Mold simply finds the mold and prevents it from growing back!

Contact us today for your free NJ mold removal inspection.

In NYC, Are Indoor and Outdoor Mold Allergies Seasonal?

Mold - What You Really Need to Know

Mold – What You Really Need to Know

Anyone who suffers from an allergy knows how frustrating it can be. People who made it through their childhood without any allergies can still develop adult-onset allergies later in life. Some may have allergies to certain foods, pollen, animal dander, and mold.

People who are allergic to mold spores may have to deal with symptoms year-round. Some mold spores are more likely to spread in dry windy conditions. Other types of spores move with fog and dew when humidity is high.

Indoor mold can grow year-round

While most outdoor molds will become inactive during cold months, indoor molds can thrive throughout the year. If mold has some organic material like wood or dry-wall paper, moisture, and the right temperature, it will continue to grow and create more spores. Unfortunately, mold likes the same temperature (60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit) people maintain inside their homes, offices, and other businesses. If you suspect you may have mold, call the NYC mold removal experts at Stern Mold right away.

Symptoms of a mold allergy

For many people, molds spores cause symptoms similar to those of other allergies: runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, itchy eyes, and skin rashes. If mold spores enter the lungs, they can cause asthma attacks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that prolonged exposure to mold spores can lead to asthma in otherwise healthy children.

Stern Mold is part of the Stern Environmental network and has been providing NYC mold removal for commercial and residential clients since 1995. Or MoldExterm method can resolve your mold problem quickly and for a fraction of the cost of traditional mold removal methods. Contact us today.

We’ll Beat Your Current Mold Remediation Price Quote by 20%

Your Satisfaction with Our Mold Removal Treatment is Guaranteed!

Your Satisfaction with Our Mold Removal Treatment is Guaranteed! Now, We’ll Even Beat Competitors Pricing!

We’ll Beat Your Current Price
Quote by 20%!

If you have a written mold remediation quote/bid from an experienced and qualified mold remediation service firm, please email that bid with your property’s mold lab results (if you have them), mold inspection report, and pictures of the mold problem to Pamela Stern.

We’ll beat that bid by 20% and do a better and faster job with no wall tear out. Plus we’ll provide up to a 5 year warranty. No one solves a mold problem better and faster than Stern Mold!

How MoldExterm Saves You Money

Stern’s MoldExterm costs less than mold remediation, and that’s just the beginning of the advantages.

Remediation means hiring a contractor to rip out your walls! So, in addition to the cost of the service, you’re potentially racking up a fortune in remodeling, debris disposal, displaced tenants in rental properties, and other incidental costs.

Our MoldExterm cost can beat your remediation quote by 20% because it’s much simpler. Our two-step process kills mold and then adds a protective layer. There’s no extra cost for you besides perhaps a fresh stain or coat of paint.

Save Now, Stay Protected for Longer

Traditional remediation rips out the walls, but does not address the underlying problem. Spores are everywhere! It’s the moisture and nutrients in paper, wood, and drywall that cause mold to grow. Your mold problem might come roaring back soon after mold remediation.

Stern Mold can offer up to a 5-year warranty because of the patented polymer seal that sterilizes the surface and prevents mold growth.

Considering mold removal in NY or NJ? Save 20% and get better results with Stern Mold.

Celebrity Home Resale Sickens Buyers’ Daughter – Mold Found!

Protect Your Precious Family and Children from Mold

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.

Learn About Mold: The Mold Life Cycle

Mold is Dangerous Be Prepared

Mold is Dangerous Be Prepared

The circle of life can be a beautiful thing, but not when it comes to mold colonies. The mold life cycle can be fascinating on a scientific level, but on the gut level, it’s just gross.

Understanding its life cycle helps shine light on why a scientifically-proven NYC mold removal service is necessary to break that cycle down.

The Life Cycle of Mold

Moisture, nutrients, and oxygen set the stage for the mold life cycle to begin. The cycle can be put on pause for years, then restarted when the spores find hospitable conditions again.

The first life stage of mold begins with a tiny filament called a hypha. Hyphae cells go unnoticed by the naked eye. They feed on wood, paper, food, or whatever organic matter they have found.

Matured hyphae then grow larger structures called mycelium, the hairy or fuzzy part of mold that you see. Mycelia extend into the air so their spores can easily spread.

Spores are the asexual reproductive parts of mold—essentially seeds that can grow new hyphae cells and start the process over again whenever the conditions are favorable.

Break the Cycle with NYC Mold Removal

Routine cleaning does not stop mold. If you spray a multi-purpose cleaner or even douse bleach on the mold spot, you might kill most of the mold but some hyphae and spores will remain.

That’s why our NYC mold removal process includes two steps: killing the fungus with an EPA-registered cleaning agent, then applying a polymer seal to create a lasting barrier.

Stern Mold’s NYC mold removal service is surprisingly affordable, fast, easy, and safe. Contact us today for a free mold inspection.

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