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...
You may be aware that mold can grow in your home, but did you know it can also infest your vehicle? Mold in your car can expose you and your family to serious health problems. The longer that mold in your vehicle goes unchecked, 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...
When it comes to letting food get moldy, we are all guilty from time to time. Maybe it’s that leftover hunk of cheese from last week’s Pizza Night that was left forgotten in the back of the fridge. Or maybe it’s white bread in a...
There’s nothing quite like taking a refreshing plunge into a cold swimming pool on a hot summer day! But wait—what’s that white substance that looks like tissue paper floating on the surface of the water? And is that toxic black mold you see between the...
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...