So you’ve noticed some mold growing on your property. Maybe it isn’t too much — just a little bit of spotting in the bathroom. You might think you can grab a couple of household cleaners and wipe the mold with a sponge or rag to...
Mold grows in a wide spectrum of colors, and can also range in toxicity from harmless to dangerous, depending on the variety. Discovering fungus growing in your house is always unpleasant, and mold of any color is an unwelcome intruder. Regardless of its appearance, the...
Summer is here and the air outside is heating up. That means you will be soon relying on your HVAC system to keep your home cool. But before you start cranking up the AC, you should get your air vents checked for mold. That’s right—toxic black...
Buying a new home is an exciting process that can also come with some stressful moments. For example, home inspection day might unveil some unexpected problems with the home you plan to buy. Home buyers often ask us how to check for mold in a...
When people think about mold in their home, they usually only think of places where mold is typically found, like around water pipes under the sink, or in a dark, damp basement. However, indoor mold lurks and grows in many other places. For example, have you...
It’s been a long, cold winter, and here at Pure Maintenance NE, we are happy that spring has finally sprung. With temperatures on the rise, this is also the time of year when mold can show up around your home. If you’re gearing up to...
We understand that when someone finds mold in their home or business, they want it gone right away. That’s why when people call Pure Maintenance NE for mold remediation, they’re surprised when we suggest conducting a thorough mold inspection first. Why is a mold inspection...
Houseplants offer lots of benefits to a home. They help improve air quality, they add color and brightness to any room they're placed in, and studies show they can even help relieve stress. But, just like any living organisms, indoor plants need proper care to...
There's also lots of research showing the overall health benefits sunlight provides to people and animals. Without sunlight, plants do not grow and seasons do not change. However, there are a few organisms that dislike the sun, and one of them is mold. Does sunlight...
Mold allergies are a very real health concern. Usually, people who are allergic to mold experience symptoms they would have with seasonal allergies. These symptoms include a stuffy and/or runny nose, cough, and headache. However, people can also have an external allergic reaction to mold,...