BLACK WATER FLOODS HOME After Tropical Storm Eta, here in Tampa Bay, we got a number of calls saying, “my house flooded”. There were many homes that were a foot and a half under water. When a storm like that occurs, you’re talking about Category 3, Black Water. It’s water that’s going to make you sick.  There’s all kinds of stuff, bacteria and nastiness, in that storm surge, and it’s now in your home. PROFESSIONAL DRYING NEEDED While I was driving in the area right after the storm I was observing all the storm damage. But it was only 1 out of every 10 homes where they actually had a prof ..read more

  The first signs of mold in air vents is when you have cold air hitting warm air. That is the start to mold growth on your air vents and AC ducts. Mold really starts growing in the actual plenum. Before you know it, the ducts sweat and you end up having a situation where there’s mold growth. You then start to see it manifesting on the air vents. A lot of people think it’s just dirt or dust when it is in fact a particular type of mold called cladosporium. (see mold library) Cladosporium is an allergenic mold. Signs of mold in air vents can go from cladosporium, to then also having penici ..read more

Toxic Black Mold, a Biological Weapon Black mold (Stachybotrys), produces mycotoxins which have been used to make Biological weapons (T-2). Black mold can be found growing in thousands of homes in Florida. The only difference between these biological weapons and the mycotoxins found in homes infested with toxic mold is the concentration level. Biological weapons were used during the Vietnam war (1975-1981) and were known as “Yellow Rain.” Yellow Rain was also used in Kampuchea, and used by the Soviet Union in Afghanistan (1979-1981), resulting in thousands of deaths. Again during the Gulf Wa ..read more

Dealing with mold is one of the worst nightmares for homeowners everywhere, but it is not as uncommon as we would like to think. In the United States, an estimated 70% of households have some kind of mold. Houses typically contain toxic black mold in high-moisture areas like bathroom walls and windows. Apart from potential home damage, exposure to black mold may lead to several health problems. In this article, we will discuss what this fungus is and the unmistakable signs of black mold. What Is Toxic Black Mold? Toxic black mold is a type of fungus typically present in high-moisture areas. It ..read more

Mold removal and mold remediation are synonyms. Technically, mold removal would involve a physical process of removing all signs of mold in a home. This is impossible. Mold is airborne and exists in every environment. Mold companies that claim to offer complete mold removal services are exaggerating. Meanwhile, mold remediation involves controlling mold levels. Remediation methods minimize mold presence in indoor environments, ensuring they remain at normal, natural levels. Professional mold remediation services understand mold’s nature. They can keep mold levels at acceptable levels that pose ..read more

How do you know if your home has mold growth in the crawl space?   Here in Tampa, one thing that is really crucial for people to think with is that during the rainy season, mold growth in crawl spaces can occur on the bottom of the home.   If your home has space between the ground and subfloor, like a crawl space, then that hot humid air can actually come up and establish mold growth, such as Penicillium and Aspergillus, on the bottom planks.   Why is this an issue though? It’s just the bottom of the home. You don’t even see it.   Well, mold releases microscopic particles ..read more

In this article, you will discover the 9 most common types of mold in the home as well as how they can affect your health. Household mold is an all too common occurrence that can cause major issues for anyone living with it.  While many different types of mold can grow in many different places, they tend to thrive in environments where temperatures range from 60-80 degrees. Mold can happen in your home, your car, office, or any other structure that your family spends a lot of time in. Whether you’re reading this for mold prevention purposes or you’re looking for mold remediation, this art ..read more

Finding mold growth in your home is a major concern for homeowners as it is something that needs to be addressed rapidly before it becomes much worse. While there are many different types of mold, none are more worrisome than the black mold. This type of mold can affect any home no matter the size as well as impair your health. So, what should you do when this happens in your home? There is a lot of DIY methods for mold removal out there, but this is rarely a wise idea. If you don’t really know what you’re doing it can actually make the situation worse. We’re going to cover the following: The ..read more

You may blame pollen and seasonal allergies for your sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, and that tickle in your throat. In this blog, we will cover mold allergies vs. seasonal allergies. However, for many allergy sufferers, mold may be playing a bigger role than you realize.  Now that temperatures have warmed up, people are finding that mold is growing inside their walls and ceilings where the leak was. In addition to roof leaks, there are a number of sources of household molds that may be causing allergies. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients on Live Health Online, shares these 5 sur ..read more

https://www.moldzero.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Moldy_Documentary_Dave_Asprey.mp4 VIDEO: From the "Moldy" Documentary by Dave Asprey Mold Problem How Mold Contaminates a Home or Building? The first situation which starts the process of mold developing are wet or damp conditions. These conditions can come from water leaks, constricted air flow, condensation or even poor construction. One issue which mold presents to home owners and other property owners is that the removal can sometimes require a very detailed procedure, that if not followed, will result in mold agitation and future mold ..read more