Finding mold in your home leads to a number of worries, especially in regards to health. And these worries become heightened when someone in the household is pregnant. Science shows that mold can cause a host of health-related problems, including allergies and illness. Mold exposure...
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,...
Many people expect to find mold in their bathroom or basement. However, the kitchen is another spot where mold likes to lurk. The kitchen uses a lot of water, causing moisture to linger in the air, which often makes it the perfect spot for mold...
Do you find when you're at home that you're sneezing or blowing your nose a lot? Or maybe when you're at work, your throat tickles quite a bit, causing you to cough for much of the day? While these could be signs of seasonal allergies...
The winter season is upon us, and you might think that you don’t have to worry about mold in your home or workplace right now. After all, mold needs warmth to grow and it can’t grow in the cold…right? Not so fast! Today the experts...
Mold loves bathrooms! They provide the constant humidity and warmth that mold craves. Plus, there are lots of organic materials in bathrooms—from the wood of walls, doors, and window sills to the fibers of towels and bathroom rugs—that can keep mold “fed” and growing. At...
Have your eyes been unhappy lately? Do they feel very dry, causing you to use eye drops a lot? Are they itchy, watery, or so red they look bloodshot? One of the questions that may have crossed your mind is whether or not mold can...
How can you tell if it’s mold or mildew when you’re looking at spots in your bathroom or basement? Is there a difference between mold vs. mildew? Although they have many similarities, they also have quite a few differences—especially in the removal process—that are important...
Nobody wants to see mold in their bathroom, kitchen, or basement. However, mold can still be present even when you can’t see it. Many people wonder whether mold is always visible, but the experts at Pure Maintenance NE know that unfortunately, most of the time...
Lots of horror movies start in a creepy, dark basement. In fact, basements are the perfect hiding place for scary monsters like mold. It’s important to take care of it quickly as mold in the basement can affect the upstairs of your home and your...