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The CDC Weighs in on the Problem with Mold

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CDC Weighs in on Mold

CDC Weighs in on Mold

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the preeminent organization in the United States devoted to protecting the nation from health and safety risks. Mold is considered such a serious threat that they have devoted an entire section of their website to facts and prevention tips.

Here is some of the helpful information CDC provides about the problem of mold and its impact on your health:

• Mold can be found everywhere. Thousands of species are present both indoors and outdoors, primarily in warm and damp locations, although spores can survive inhospitable conditions.

• Moisture is the primary culprit behind indoor mold. You can reduce the risk of mold infestation by controlling humidity, repairing leaks promptly and keeping damp areas well-ventilated.

• Exposure to mold can trigger upper-respiratory allergic reactions, although you don’t have to specifically suffer from allergies to experience health problems. Symptoms include nasal congestion, coughing and wheezing, and sore throat.

• While Stern Mold offers northern NJ and NYC free mold inspections, it’s not necessary or even recommended to identify the particular species. Any type of mold can present a health risk, so it should always be removed promptly.

• If you suspect mold exposure, consult your primary care physician immediately. He will determine your best course of action, which may include referral to a specialist.

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Renters Find Black Mold in Buffalo, NY Apartments

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A Buffalo apartment complex has found itself in housing court following tenant claims of black mold plaguing many of the apartments. The tenants just want their homes cleaned up, while the management of Towne Apartments seems to be ignoring the problem.

While the claims in court cover a variety of apartment maintenance issues, the black mold presents the most immediate danger. At least one tenant says she and her children have become chronically ill with symptoms related to black mold exposure.

Black mold treatment methods can now resolve household mold problems within a single day, but many property managers do not realize the options available. Traditional mold remediation creates an ongoing project that lasts weeks — driving up the expense of housing tenants in the interim — but this situation can be avoided with MoldExterm bio remediation treatments that repair and seal the problem quickly.

Attorneys for the apartment complex in Buffalo have indicated that management will work with the city and housing department to address the problem. Meanwhile, the mold problem has escalated into a situation covered by local investigative reporters.

How apartment complexes can quickly treat black mold

When tenants report black mold, landlords can swiftly correct the problem with modern, scientifically advanced treatment.

MoldExterm treats the root causes of black mold instead of simply cleaning the mold. After an EPA-approved anti-microbial kills the mold, the process seals the surfaces with a special polymer. This last step is crucial because black mold can easily return if the underlying conditions are not corrected.

Don’t let yourself end up in housing court. Call Stern Mold for safe, effective black mold treatment in as little as one day.

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Landlord Takes a Black Eye on Mold Problems

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Tenant Blames Landlord For Mold Growth

Tenant Blames Landlord For Mold Growth

A Dayton, OH woman blames her landlord for the mysterious health problems that have been plaguing her for the last year. She attributes a mold infestation in her apartment as the cause of her chest and joint pains.

Trouble began in spring 2014 when Linda McCleskey moved into her current apartment and discovered water leaks, a situation she says also occurred in another apartment she rented in the same building. McCleskey reported the damage, but began suffering from unexplained pain.

This past March, McCleskey’s daughter Latricia Newberry was visiting when she dropped an item behind a nightstand. Upon pulling it away from the wall, she discovered an extensive mold infestation. Newberry immediately notified the building manager and drove her mother to the emergency room.

A mold treatment specialist, accompanied by the news crew from a local TV station, visited the apartment with a moisture meter to locate sources of water and identify mold. While he was able to confirm that the substance Newberry discovered was indeed mold, lab testing is required to determine if it is toxic black mold.

In the meantime, McCleskey’s physician at Five Rivers Health Center has recommended that she undergo a lung biopsy. He has also written a letter confirming that she must find a new residence due to the detrimental effect of the mold. McCleskey claims that the landlord is refusing to return her rental deposit.

If you suspect mold in your home or business, don’t wait until it becomes a bigger problem. Our eco-friendly mold treatment program provides safe and effective removal with minimum disruption to you and your family or employees. Contact us to schedule a free inspection.

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