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Signs that Mold Has Simply Been Painted Over

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Paint can cover over children’s drawings, scuff marks, and years of dirt buildup, but painting alone does not eliminate mold. If you’re planning to buy a new home or rent some commercial space for your business, be sure to look for signs that the new coat of paint may be covering up a mold problem. If you have an existing mold issue, contact the NYC mold removal experts at Stern for a quick, affordable, and effective solution.

Spots with a yellow hue

People typically paint walls a light, neutral color when they are looking for buyers or new tenants. You already know that a light brown stain on the ceiling indicates a moisture problem above. If the walls have a yellow tinge in one or more areas, that is a significant sign of water damage and possible mold growth.

Cracked, peeling, bubbling, or chipped paint

Fresh paint doesn’t bubble or start peeling off the wall unless there was something on the surface preventing it from adhering properly. The most likely cause is moisture beneath the paint. Where there is a moisture problem inside a building, mold will almost certainly follow.

An uneven wall surface

When people live or work in a building for a long time, they become accustomed to defects and just chalk them up to the building being old. An overlooked section of drywall that is bulging out could have been caused by significant water damage and a mold colony on the other side.

Contact the NYC mold removal experts at Stern Environmental Group for a free inspection. Our MoldExterm method costs less than traditional mitigation methods and comes with our mold-free guarantee.

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Drones Used to Find Entry Points for Moisture for Mold Treatment

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Drone Looking for Mold Moisture Points

Drone Looking for Mold Moisture Points

This year, Miami mold specialists went to new levels, employing the use of drones as part of their mold identification and eradication tactics. Will NYC mold treatment be next to follow this trend?

What’s Up with Drone Mold Identification Tactics?
Inspection drone technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, thanks in-part to applications in energy, construction, infrastructure and mining. The latest tech? Infrared inspection, offered by Miami Mold Specialists. With the help of drones, the new systems helps mold specialists map buildings for multiple kinds of moisture damage, from that caused by excess humidity, to damage from wind, water and leaks, identifying potential mold ‘hot spots’ and addressing problem areas more efficiently.

Infrared Detection of Water Damage
Because mold spores cannot be completely eliminated, moisture reduction is critical to controlling mold growth. However moisture and leaks, hidden behind walls, floors and ceilings, can be impossible to detect until serious damage occurs. Infrared photography goes ‘behind the scenes,’ using sophisticated infrared sensors to measure the temperatures of any surface within its image area, identifying changes in temperature that point to potential moisture issues.

A Cheaper, Less-Dangerous Way to Check for Mold Issues
Unmanned drones can fit into tighter, more treacherous spaces than mere mortals, and aren’t affected by exposure to toxic spores. With weather-related disasters on-the-rise, this service may prove to be in as high-demand nationwide as it is in Miami post-hurricane-Irma, though only a handful of South Florida mold inspection and remediation companies offer it at this time.

Struggling to find the source of mold in your home or business? Contact the NYC mold treatment experts at Stern Mold and schedule your free inspection today.

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Mold and Your Health – The Facts

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Mold Does Impact Your Health Find Out How

Mold Does Impact Your Health Find Out How

Continued exposure to mold can lead to respiratory problems in previously healthy people. That is according to a study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations have found strong evidence that early life exposure to indoor dampness and mold can lead to asthma in some children.

Some people are more sensitive to the effects of mold. However, people without a mold allergy can develop an allergy caused by ongoing exposure. Also, those with a compromised immune system are more vulnerable to respiratory infections and other serious health problems from mold spores.

Things to know about mold and your health

People with a sensitivity to mold will most likely react quickly to mold exposure but they may not realize mold is the source of their problems because the symptoms of a mold allergy are similar to seasonal or pet allergies. Even though mold is a common issue for homes, businesses, and schools, most doctors are unfamiliar with mold-related illnesses.

Misdiagnosis leads to ongoing suffering and potentially more serious health problems. Interventions that improve indoor air quality can prevent morbidity and respiratory illnesses that are brought on by mold exposure. A certified mold professional can conduct a thorough inspection and advise you of the extent of any existing mold problem.

A quick and effective solution

You should not gamble with mold and your health. The MoldExterm method is fast, affordable, effective, and does not create the mess of traditional mold remediation methods. Contact the mold experts at Stern Mold today for a free inspection and more information on our remediation guarantee.

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NASA Space Launch is Grounded by Mold

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Mold from warehouse impacts NASA.

Mold from warehouse impacts NASA.

When it comes to mold, even billion-dollar government agencies are vulnerable to its dangers. NASA was forced to delay the March 10 launch of a supply shipment when mold treatment was required for its cargo.

Mold in outer space?

An unmanned Orbital ATK Cygnus craft was scheduled to leave Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying the next load of supplies to the International Space Station. The launch was put on hold after a routine inspection at Kennedy Space Center discovered a substance growing on two of the fabric cargo bags.

Subsequent microbial analysis revealed that the substance was black mold. NASA decided to take the precaution of unpacking and disinfecting all the cargo. This marks the first time that mold has interfered with an ISS supply shipment.

NASA’s mold safety precautions

According to NASA spokesperson Dan Huot, the agency performs regular inspections and disinfects cargo bags to provide “a safe environment for the crew members.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that mold can cause allergic reactions ranging from stuffiness and wheezing to fever and shortness of breath.

Although earlier inspections showed that the Cygnus’s pressurized module was clean, Huot stated that an investigation is being conducted to determine the source of the mold. Officials are now aiming for a March 22 launch.

Don’t let a mold infestation bring activities at your home or business to a screeching halt. Our effective and eco-friendly mold treatment is usually completed in one day, creating minimum disruption to your daily routine. Contact Stern Mold today to schedule a free mold inspection.

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Did You Know That There Are Good Uses For Mold?

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The Good Uses of Mold

The Good Uses of Mold

As unpleasant as it may be to think about, mold spores exist all around us in very small quantities. Mold that does not release mycotoxins does not pose an immediate risk to people. And in some cases, mold can even be used for good.

The most famous example of mold being used for human benefit is penicillin. You are probably familiar with the basic story: Dr. Andrew Fleming discovered the bacteria-killing properties of mold by accident after spores grew in his petri dishes.

The full story of penicillin’s discovery sheds light on just how far science has come in its understanding of infectious diseases. This history of penicillin explains that it took many years and teams of international scientists to achieve the easily available form of penicillin that we know today.

Penicillin is essentially a mold treatment — not to kill mold, but rather to use mold toxicity to kill off diseases. Mold has “good uses,” but only because it is indeed dangerous!

When controlled and harnessed, mold can be used for good, including several medicines besides penicillin. It’s also used to produce cheese, soy sauce, cured meats and other foods.

Otherwise, it’s always a safe bet to assume that a mold infestation in your home or business poses serious health risks.

Just as mold has benefited science, science has developed innovative methods of mold treatment. Modern mold remedies can kill and seal off mold without the need for tearing open walls and floors.

Don’t expect mold in your home to lead to the latest medical breakthrough. If you have an infestation, contact us to find out about the most advanced method of mold treatment, MoldExterm.

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