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You Cannot Control Mold Growth With Temperature

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You Cannot Control Mold Growth With Temperature

You Cannot Control Mold Growth With Temperature

Attempting mold removal in NYC via temperature control? Chances are, this will not give you the upper hand on mold. The right climate for mold varies by species, and there’s a wide and colorful variety of mold species in nature.

You Can’t Freeze it Out
Though mold prefers the same temperatures that humans do, dropping the temperature in mold infected buildings to a meat locker climate for an extended period of time will not kill mold. It will simply send it into dormancy.

You Can’t Sweat it Out
Think you’ll stop mold growth with higher temperatures instead? Higher temperatures only add fuel to the fire, inviting more mold growth. When combined with higher humidity that often accompanies a rise in temperature – mold growth will explode.

You Can’t Dry it Out
Though a dryer environment thwarts the spread of mold, it will not dehydrate spores to their death.

The Long & Short of It?
Extreme cold, freez­ing, and heat can deactivate spores but it does not kill them. Neither will dehumidifiers. Mold is resistant to desiccation. It is tenacious. As soon as your efforts cease and desist mold will continue to thrive, reproducing throughout your home or commercial space.

Mold Removal in NYC Requires Professional Efforts
However these efforts do not have to involve, lengthy, costly, tear-down and reconstruction. Biological remedies exist that can help you prevail in the battle against mold, and prevent it from knocking on your door again once cleanup is complete.

Tired of hiding mold, or slapping a band-aid on mold problems? Get rid of mold for good, and with less effort. Contact SternMold, the experts on mold removal in NYC, today.

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Does Black Mold Smell?

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The Nose Knows.

The Nose Knows.

When it comes to mold and fungus, out of sight is not out of mind. Sometimes an infestation develops in a hidden or out-of-the-way space, and the first clue comes through your nose rather than your eyes. What causes the odor, and what steps should you take to remove it?

The Nose Knows

Mold and fungus produce several gasses known as microbial volatile organic compounds, or MVOC. Many of them are odorless, but some of these gasses emit that stale, musty odor that’s commonly associated with mold.

While the smell of mold is unpleasant on its own, it’s indicative of a more serious health threat. If you can smell mold, chances are high that you’re inhaling both MVOC and mold spores themselves. Some of these compounds are mycotoxins that can cause physical and mental ailments ranging from sinus infections to depression.

How Do You Remove Mold Odor?

Scented candles, sprays and other conventional air fresheners are only temporary solutions because they simply mask the smell. The only way to truly rid your home or office of mold odor is to remove the source.

If you smell that tell-tale musty odor, don’t rely on an over-the-counter mold test. Professionally trained technicians such as the ones at Stern Mold have the know-how to get accurate results and the experience to determine where to look for mold and fungus.

MoldExterm: A Non-Toxic, Non-Invasive Solution

Traditional mold remediation will remove the smell along with a good chunk of building materials. Contact us for a free mold inspection in NYC or northern NJ and learn why MoldExterm is the most effective way to remove and prevent mold and fungus.

Posted in Mold & Your Health, Mold Identification, Mold Tips, News

NYC Continues to Wrestle with Mold Outbreak Issues in Older Housing Units

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Houses That Are Past a Certain Age and No Longer in Their Best Condition Are Showing Signs of Mold Development That Threaten the Health and Safety of the Buildings' Inhabitants.

Houses That Are Past a Certain Age Are Showing Signs of Mold Development.

The mold and fungus menace is back in NYC, although it never truly left in the first place. Houses that are past a certain age and no longer in their best condition are showing signs of mold development that threaten the health and safety of the buildings’ inhabitants.

Judge Issues New Orders

In the latest development on this front, a federal judge has deplored NYCHA’s inability to remove toxic mold that infests so many of the aging housing buildings in the surrounding area, and ordered a specially appointed expert to enforce a two year old pact that had been created to address the problem.

Fixed Time Frame

The case of an outside monitor being brought in is being viewed as a necessity, keeping in mind the seriousness of the problem and the danger it presents to the health of the general public. Simple mold cases are to be remediated in seven days, while the more serious cases are given a fifteen-day window to be resolved.

The Blame Game

The NYCHA is being censured for an apparent show of indifference towards the problem, which is believed to be the main cause of the problem growing to such vast proportions in the first place. Of note, no top NYCHA official showed up for the court hearing.

Do you have mold and fungus in your house that refuses to go away? Call on our expert NYC Mold and Treatment Services at Stern Mold, and we will get to work on your behalf. Once our company’s experienced professionals are finished treating your house, there won’t be a single spot where you will find mold, and that is our guarantee!

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Mold Mycotoxins and Your Health

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Is Mold Causing You to Feel Under the Weather?

Is Mold Causing You to Feel Under the Weather?

Understanding the relationship between mold and your health can be very important if you see mold growing in your home. The mycotoxins that some mold varieties produce can cause serious allergic reactions and make you or your loved ones very sick.

What Are Mycotoxins?

Scientifically speaking, a mycotoxin is a type of byproduct that mold colonies produce that is harmful to humans or animals. Different types of mold make their own toxic byproducts, but some of them only harm bacteria (this is where we get prescription antibiotics) or only harm plants.

How Do They Affect Your Health?

Less serious health effects can include mild allergic reactions, coughing, clogged sinuses, and watery eyes. Prolonged exposure to certain mycotoxins, or even acute exposure to very dangerous strains, can cause respiratory problems, among other issues, that may require hospitalization.

How to Get Rid of Mycotoxins

Getting rid of mycotoxins means eliminating the mold colonies which are producing them. The best way to do this is to get a mold removal expert who knows what to look for and how to take care of the problem. The negative effects of mold and your health problems that might arise from long-term exposure usually means the sooner you have it treated, the better.

If you think you might have mold in your home, give us a call at 888-887-8376 and we will be happy to inspect to see if you do have a mold problem. Our staff is trained to identify different types of mold, inform you on the risks you might face, and recommend the appropriate remediation.

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Mold 101 What You Need to Know for Your Family

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Keep Your Family Safe

Keep Your Family Safe

Toxic black mold can happen any place where a humidity factor of 70%, or greater, exists. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements and crawl spaces are prime areas where mold can occur, and they should be checked regularly for mold infestation.

Health Problems

The biggest issue with a mold invasion are the upper respiratory, and other health problems, it can cause from the spores that are present in the air. Wheezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes are just some of the complications when exposed to mold spores. However, if the mold comes into contact with skin or it has been accidently ingested, then a wealth of digestive conditions may happen including nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite and stomach cramps.

Mold Removal

There are no two ways about it. If you find mold in your house, home, apartment or other dwelling, it must be removed. Although there are many over-the-counter mold removal chemicals, washes and other treatments, the only sure way to get the mold out of your living space is through professional mold remediation. Getting it professionally removed assures you that the mold will be gone and that the health risk from toxic black mold will no longer effect yourself or your family.

The professionals at Stern Mold are NYC mold treatment experts to protect your household from black mold complications. We are part of the Stern Environmental Group and we will answer all of your questions or schedule a free mold inspection at no charge to you. For NYC mold treatment at its finest, count on Stern Mold. Serving the New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island areas since 1995

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