During hurricane season, most of us have the basic hurricane preparedness toolkit with us. We all tend to be well versed with the dos and don’ts of a hurricane. However, it is very easy to forget an additional pesky risk that is brought about by hurricanes: mold. Just like all other aspects of a storm, […]
Mold is a bother to many homeowners. You will get spores reproducing on walls, wood trims, and counters. These spores are responsible for aggravated allergies, damaged carpets, drywall, woodwork and as well as respiratory ills. It’s a common thing, however, for a little mold to form but it doesn’t mean that each patch of mold […]
Anyone who has been in a room that has recently been painted or is in the process of being painted knows exactly how annoying and nauseating paint fumes can be. Most people argue that the easiest way to avoid the annoying paint fumes is simply by using low VOC paints. However, the reality is […]
Mold has the potential of thriving in places that have sufficient sources of moisture, oxygen and organic feeding material. This is why mold is so common in basements. It should be noted that even basements that seem dry already have mildew and mold as fungi can grow behind walls, in carpets or underneath furniture. The […]
There is nothing as embarrassing as inviting friends over to a house with a bad, musty odor. With that in mind, you might be wondering why your house is emitting a bad odor and how you can get rid of it. In this article, EnviroKlenz will be sharing a few tips to keep your house smelling […]
The feeling of your eyes and throat starting to itch with irritation, or even the onset of a headache that begins after using a carpet cleaner. Have you ever stopped and thought about the construction of chemicals used in your cleaning products and the potentially scary effects they may have on your health? Many common […]
Toxic mold syndrome refers to a condition where one has been exposed to harmful mycotoxins produced by molds, which are a type of fungi that grow in moist and improperly ventilated areas. Prolonged exposure to these toxins could lead to physical impairment and possibly death. When Were Toxic Molds Discovered? Toxic molds are an ancient […]
Mildew and mold are both fungi, which are common in most homes. These types of fungi do well in environments that are moist and easily spread and thrive on numerous surfaces, thus making it difficult to get rid of them. However, if mildew and mold are left unattended, they can adversely affect large portions of […]
Sick building syndrome is also known as building-related illness, environmental illness, or multiple chemical sensitivity. Clinicians consider it to be an illness that people suffer from when they are exposed to undefined physical, biological, or chemical agents that are located in a building. This term was first used in the year 1986 when the illness […]
