What is the role of air filters in controlling mold? What air filtration efficiency is necessary to remove airborne spores? These are some of the questions HVAC contractors are asking filter suppliers ...

Concern is growing about potential health risks due to the presence of fungi in the buildings in which we live, work, learn, recuperate, and play. Mold control is one of the major challenges being ...

Water-based mold temperature control units (TCUs) have been used in the thermoplastic injection molding industry for decades. They have repeatedly proven to be reliable tools for quickly and ...

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Amid growing public concern about mold contamination of homes and its associated health effects, a new study is recommending policy approaches for controlling mold in homes that could be used on local ...

Mona Weingarten, of Washington, D.C., wasn’t aware that there was mold in her house. She didn’t see anything or smell anything. But when one of the tiles on the bathroom floor became loose, she called ...

There is no denying that molds are part of nature since they function by breaking down and digesting plant and animal matter and other organic materials in our environment. However, the benefits that ...

Exposure to mold in a home can be hazardous, leading to any number of adverse health effects, including respiratory distress. Certain strains of mold may release mycotoxins, which can cause bleeding ...

Q:With the problems of hurricanes and extensive water damage, I have noted that a number of news stories report a lot of concern over toxic mold. Although we do not live in the area impacted by ...

Summer provides ideal conditions for mold growth in many regions of America. The combination of humidity, rainfall and tightly sealed home envelopes help mold grow out of control in a hurry.