Black mold is an expensive predicament. It can start out as barely noticeable and then erupt into a serious infestation where entire walls of a room are coated with dark splotches of mold colonies. Black mold at that final stage requires the assistance of professional mold removers and their help isn’t cheap. The sooner the [...]

Houses aren’t frequently as dry as an Arizona desert and moisture can cause things to grow, especially in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other areas where moisture is frequently found. Owners want their homes and office buildings to be free from annoying spores and they also want their property to be safe. Some molds, such as [...]

What does black mold look like? The question appears to have such an obvious answer that it seems almost existential. Black mold looks black? Really? Are you sure? Seriously, it almost sounds like a very lame joke at a second rate comedy club. Unfortunately, it isn’t much of joke and a reader shouldn’t wait too [...]

Black mold is a serious home wrecker. Black mold, stachybotrys chartarum, thrives in damp areas and nourishes on cellulose found in wood and wallpaper. It is a health risk, particularly for young children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, and the cost of eliminating it is not cheap. Clean up can range from $300 [...]

The purpose of black mold inspection and testing is to identify the location of, and extent to which, black mold is present in an environment. Although black mold is typically found indoors at levels that do not affect most healthy individuals, it is often difficult to determine harmful vs. non-harmful types without proper black mold [...]