Why Are My Air Vents Sweating?
Condensation only occurs when there is 100% relative humidity. A more accurate representation than the picture below would be a video showing only one glass that grows bigger when the temperature increases, and smaller when it gets colder. Loot at the “Hot Air” glass. As the glass shrinks, water will spill. When air can no…
Read MoreMold: A Covered Insurance Claim, Or Costly Repair?
THE SHORT ANSWER: If you file your claim with your property insurance through a certified public adjuster, fast enough, then you can typically get your insurance company to pay for part or all of your mold remediation. JRG Mold Inspections & Testing is also a Public Claims Adjuster with a 90% success rate in…
Read MoreThe Symptoms of Mold Growth
THE SYMPTOMS OF MOLD: The health symptoms from four of the most common dangerous molds include… wheezing, cough (with or without blood), headache, stuffiness, and even unexplained weight loss if you have aspergillus. Coughing, cold and flu symptoms, rhinitis, nose bleeds, acid reflux, and memory loss can all result from a chaetomium infection. As well…
Read MoreWhat are Indoor Allergies and What Causes Them?
THE SHORT ANSWER: Allergies are a body’s way of reacting to a substance that does not irritate many other people. When that substance enters the body, we produce antibodies designed to fight that substance. These antibodies can irritate your eyes, skin, lungs, or any other part of your body. Common irritations include respiration problems, asthma,…
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Black Mold?
The Short Answer While there are many types of mold that are black in color, there are two “black molds” in particular that you should be most concerned about: Stachybotrys and Chaetomium. There are other molds that are a black color but are more benign and cause mild health symptoms. The most toxic and…
Read MoreCondensation and Mold
THE SHORT ANSWER: One of the primary sources of indoor mold growth in Orlando, Florida is condensation. It gathers in bathrooms after showers, HVAC systems from outside air, and around windows, as window seals break and hot outdoor air comes in more direct contact with the cold a/c side of your windows. Prevention is…
Read MoreMold in Your Home: A DIY Project or Time to Call a Professional?
Do-It-Yourself Mold Remediation Can Get the Best of You The Short Answer Finding mold in your home can be a disturbing event, especially if you have never dealt with it before. But is it something you can handle on your own? Does it always require professional intervention? The short answer is yes. Always call a…
Read MoreDry Fog Mold Removal + Mold Prevention: A 6-Month Study
Will the dry fog system used by Pure Maintenance Mold Remediaiton – Orlando provide continued kill of mold, and mold prevention for 90+ days after fogging a location? SHORT ANSWER: The US Army Corps of Engineers conducted a study that sufficiently verifies that it does. The engineers in their final report stated… “The…
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