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 ...

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 ...

A U.S. research team has recommended various public policy guidelines that could be used to control indoor mold contamination in homes. The study, conducted by Felicia Wu, Tom Biksey, Meryl Karol and ...

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 ...

Mold. The very word is enough to make a person cringe. Yes, mold can be good—it's essential in making brie and penicillin, for example, and necessary for the decomposition of organic matter in ...

As more and more homeowners begin to understand that controlling humidity is crucial to comfort, interest in humidification and dehumidification solutions has continued to grow. Rick Tullis, president ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.