Let’s get right to it. It is unlikely that there is black toxic mold in your air vents. While you may have discovered some unsightly growth in your system, the…
When you walk through your Cypress, Houston, Pearland, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, or surrounding area home, do you smell mustiness as the HVAC system is working? Maybe you see some…
Are you concerned about the possibility of dirt or mold build-up in your air ducts, but aren’t sure how to identify the problem? Don’t worry—we can help! In this post,…
Originally Published: 1/26/2016. In this post, we will walk through the ways in which mold develops. The where’s, the how’s, and the why’s…which will hopefully provide you with some useful…
As our short spring draws to a close, Texans are revving up their a/c units for the long summer weather and heat. Along with other spring cleaning, many companies perform…
A few months ago we took a look at the life cycles of mold and applied it to the growth of mold in an HVAC system. In this article we…
HOLY HISTOPLASMOSIS BATMAN !!! – by Katie Long January is here and with it comes new beginnings. The thought of a fresh start might make you want to breathe a…
Some hay fever sufferers can expect prolonged bouts of coughing and sneezing due to global warming, a new study says. Texas seems to be safe for the time being but…
Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood,…
Airborne Bacteria “IN” Indoor Environments Indoor Bacteria have not received as much publicity as the mold, but is indoor bacteria a health concern? Absolutely! When conducting indoor air quality test,…
The environment in air conditioning systems (heat, moisture, dust) provides the perfect conditions for microbial growth, which includes mold, mildew, fungi, and bacteria. (Reference this article : Life Cycle of…
San Antonio Hospital has Legionnaires’ Disease Cases – June 15, 2006 Ten cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been diagnosed among patients and visitors at a San Antonio hospital, and health…
Deadly Mold Found in Hospital Ducts State officials are investigating a potentially lethal fungus found in the dirty ventilation system of Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla, whose officials acknowledged that two…
Occupancy of the water-damaged building was associated with onset and exacerbation of respiratory conditions, confirmed by objective medical tests. The morbidity and lost work time burdened both employees and employers. …
Mold is an all-encompassing term to describe the growths such as fungi, mushrooms, rusts, mildew, and yeast. Molds are eukaryotic organisms (have a defined nucleus) that lack flagella and reproduce…
An effort was undertaken to examine manufactured homes in the Gulf Coast area, gather information on condensation-related moisture problems in those homes, and determine the contributing factors to those problems….
Bought one of those TV sold submarine tested super air purifiers, MERV 12 pleated allergies filters or filter less electrostatic precipitators and still suffer from allergies? The problem isn’t with…
