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How To Test for Mold in Your House

Unexplained musty smells, sudden sneezing fits, persistent coughs or unexplained headaches might signal a mold problem in ...
The Mold Inspection Network test kit is for surface testing of visible mold only, not airborne spores, and it includes ...
Which mold test kit is best? Mold growth in your home is more than just unpleasant. Foul odors, property damage and health complications such as asthma, skin irritation and respiratory issues can all ...
Mold spores float through the air and settle on surfaces, even in the cleanest homes. They get tracked inside on our shoes, pets and bodies, as well as through gusts of air. Once spores meet moisture ...
Mold is one of those hidden dangers in your home that can sneak up on you, often in places you least expect. While it’s easy to assume mold only thrives in damp basements or dirty bathrooms, it can ...
"Anywhere there's a potential for moisture, there's potential for mold growth," Laureen Burton, a chemist/toxicologist with the Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Environmen ...
A whopping 1.7 million air conditioners were recalled by Midea earlier this year. Sold everywhere from Home Depot to Amazon, the company warned the window-fitting appliances might be at an increased ...
A whopping 1.7 million air conditioners were recalled by Midea earlier this month. Sold everywhere from Home Depot to Amazon, the company warned the window-fitting appliances might be at an increased ...
In a world of increasing wildfires and invisible irritants, we consulted with experts to explain why and how to measure air quality in your home and take steps to correct it. By Terri Williams ...
It's easy to view an air conditioner as a set-it-and-forget-it appliance, but these workhorse machines require regular cleanings to lower the risk of mold buildup. But if you're like most people, you ...