Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Do’s and Don’ts on Homeowner Mold Treatment

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Homeowner NJ mold treatment, can have you spinning in circles unless you know exactly what to do. Cleaning may only cause the mold to go dormant, waiting until the time is right to re-bloom and grow. Knowing the “Do’s” and “Dont’s” on how to effectively treat mold, will give you the insight on whether this is a do-it-yourself project, or whether you’ll need to get professional help.

  • Do find the source of your mold infestation. Moist and humid areas, particularly places with running, leaking or dripping water, like bathrooms, under sinks, and damp basements or crawl spaces, are prime mold habitats. Before the mold can be removed, the reason why it is there must be addressed first.
  • Don’t think that this is going to be an easy job. Severe mold infestation may require drywall or wood replacement to effectively eliminate your mold problem.
  • Don’t use bleach to clean mold with. Bleach causes mold to hibernate, and when the situation is right again, it will come back and flourish.
  • Do use an enzyme-based mold cleaner. The enzymes literally eat and digest the mold, positively killing it.
  • Do use a HEPA filtered vacuum to clean up the area and capture the mold spores. It must be HEPA filtered, or you can potentially spread the spores around through the vacuums exhaust.

Mold treatment and eradication can be a daunting task for any homeowner. For more information and answers about mold infestation in your home and how to get rid of it, rely on Stern Mold. NJ mold treatment at its best, we have been serving the New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island area since 1995.

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The Legal Aspects of an Untreated Mold Contamination

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You may not know this, but there are several legal aspects that may apply if your home, rental or even your place of work is contaminated with mold. Here are some of the basics, but when at work and you have symptoms of mold contamination, like respiratory problems, runny nose, itchy eyes, or you notice mold growing in your newly rented apartment or newly purchased home, there are legal steps you can take.

  • All employers must provide proper indoor air quality. If, at any time, the air quality in your workplace has been compromised due to mold infestation, you are entitled to paid medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of both wages and earning capability, among others.
  • All landlords must ensure the premises is free from mold contamination. If mold is discovered in your rental, the landlord must pay to get the mold removed and you can sue the landlord for illness and damage compensation.
  • If at any time directly after the sale of a home, you, as a buyer, finds mold contamination that was not disclosed by the seller, you can sue them for non-disclosure, any mold-born illness, damages because of mold infestation and compensation.

Although these are just the basics, if you believe you have been exposed to mold in either a business environment, your rental property or if you have purchased a new home, there are legal ways to receive damage and compensation.

For more answers about mold in your workplace, rental or home, rely on Stern Mold. NJ mold treatment at its best, we have been serving the New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island area since 1995.

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Landlords, Judges May Not Be On Your Side With Mold Infestation

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Can your tenant break a lease or withhold rent because of a mold problem? Judges are sending a clear message to landlords: if you know about a mold infestation, you are obligated to resolve it.

To keep your properties occupied and paying rent, the best course of action is to bring in an NYC mold treatment service as soon as the problem becomes known. The law often allows a tenant to stop paying and move out because of the health effects of mold.

Case study: Will a judge side with the tenant in a mold situation?

In a Detroit suburb recently, a landlord attempted to sue a tenant for rent after she moved her family out of the house. A district judge denied his case — and directed a local official to “red tag” the property as uninhabitable.

Although landlord-tenant laws vary by city and state, the Detroit case serves as a warning that courts take mold infestation safety cases seriously.

The tenant in Detroit said the landlord knew about the mold problem before she moved in. Over several months, she and her two children suffered ailments ranging from full-body rashes to hospitalization.

Eventually, the family vacated the property and ceased paying rent. The mother paid for mold testing to verify the problem, but the landlord did not respond with mold treatment.

New York courts are siding with tenants when landlords fail to resolve mold problems. The good news is that Stern Mold offers a fast and affordable NYC mold treatment service that does not require removing walls or renovating the property.

Contact Stern Mold for a free mold inspection and estimate for NYC mold treatment.

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The Low-Down from the CDC on Mold and Health Issues

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Mold surrounds us, but not all mold poses a significant health risk. How do you know if your household contains dangerous mold? The Centers for Disease Control provides straightforward information to help explain the health effects of mold, how to treat mold, and who faces the highest risk.

If you believe your household has a mold problem, get a mold inspection and consider your options for NYC mold treatment.

Key facts to know about mold:

  • Mold itself is generally not toxic — but some mold emits toxins.
  • Evidence links household mold with illnesses including upper respiratory tract infections and asthma-related problems.
  • Mold may contribute to children developing asthma.
  • Healthy people can get sick from mold infestations. Children and people with compromised immune systems face a higher risk.

Mold Treatment Recommendations from the CDC

The CDC says that small mold problems can be treated with bleach, but this method does not always successfully treat mold. Mold can regrow after bleach cleaning, feeding off the water in the solution. Bleach also fails to eradicate mold from deep inside floors, ceilings, and walls.

The CDC also recommends that you remove damaged materials such as drywall. However, new technology makes it possible to avoid this drastic step. The MoldExterm system kills mold and seals the surface, protecting your indoor air quality and health.

Mold problems should be treated professionally to prevent respiratory illness and other harmful effects of mold exposure. The good news is that NYC mold treatment from Stern Mold offers a simple, lasting solution that does not require traditional mold remediation.

For more info about advanced NYC mold treatment services, contact Stern Mold and schedule a free inspection.

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Don’t Burn Your House Down to Get Rid of Mold!

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Don't Burn Tour House Down

Don’t Burn Your House Down Getting Rid of Mold!

Once mold problems take hold, it could begin to effect your health in many ways. Itchy eyes, upper respiratory disorders, coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms might occur if you are exposed to the mold spores in your home. Try as you might, you may not be able to get rid of it, and one woman took drastic measures to do so.

Burning Down the House

In Liberty, MO, a 37 year old woman decided that she had enough of the mold issue where she lived, and that the best way to rid herself of the problem was to burn down her house! Of course, for the best in NYC mold treatment, burning down the house is not the right answer, but contacting Stern Mold is.

The MoldExterm System

Stern mold uses a two part system to eliminate mold. The first part of this remedial application is a powerful antimicrobial which destroys mold and the viruses and bacteria associated with it, while effectively disinfecting and deodorizing too. The second part is the polymer sealer, which literally, seals off the surface so mold is physically repelled and can never grow on the surface again. You can even paint over this sealant with no worry of compromising its effectiveness.

So don’t burn your house down to get rid of a mold problem. Contact us at Stern Mold for a free mold inspection and price quote. It’s just that easy.

For the best in NYC mold treatment, rely on Stern Mold. We are part of the Stern Environmental Group, and have been serving the New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island area since 1995.

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