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FIRST: ONLY a qualified physician can accurately discern the cause of one’s illness. Mold or certain types of mold MAY be the sole factor, a contributing factor or no factor at all. This is when the TYPE of mold becomes a relevant issue. Otherwise, the goal is to...

Mold must have at least two things to spread and thrive: a moist or wet environment and an organic food source. Stagnant air is a third element that can elevate the opportunity for mold to grow even faster. Contrary to popular belief, high or low temperatures can...

The Situation On December 2, 2016, there was a fire at Boca 5 Star Restaurant on 114 E 6th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Our Role 1st Call Disaster Services was called to the scene to provide emergency services for water damage, cleaning, and smoke odor removal due...

DISCLAIMER: THE CONTENTS OF THIS ARTICLE ARE INTENDED TO BE INFORMATIVE ONLY AND ARE IN NO WAY INTENDED NOR IMPLIED TO BE MEDICAL ADVICE. A QUALIFIED PHYSICIAN IS THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL THAT CAN RENDER MEDICAL ADVICE AND/OR TREATMENTS. If you have a mold issue in...

It is always a good idea to involve a professional when an area of the home persistently experiences elevated moisture levels indicated by precipitous discoloration generally believed to be mold growth? Even if the visible area is less than 10 square feet (roughly 3’x...

Do you think mold might be present in your home? If so, continue reading to learn more about the signs of mold and when one should have a mold inspection performed OR when one can simply exercise common sense by cleaning and drying properly.

The follow are common red flags that could indicate you have mold growing in your house… Allergic Symptoms If you are having a chronic problem with allergies or notice that your allergies seem to improve once you leave the building, perhaps the spore counts in...

A decision has been made: “I have mold in my home!” The first qualifiers that one must consider are… Is it causing a real problem either with one’s health? Is it persistent and unsightly? Is it attached to another issue – namely elevated moisture (RH) or chronic...

Most people don’t read through their insurance policies thoroughly until they have had a crisis. Even then, who knows where to look for the coverage limits, endorsements and the like in the midst of all the legalese which would petrifies the average person! After all,...

“Honey… Did you hear that? That Scratching noise!” If you hear loud scratching or scraping noises in your attic or walls, you could have raccoon or a family of raccoons in your attic. And by the virtues of the laws of nature they are generally...

After your home or business has a water incident, some of water damage won’t be easily detected. In fact, scientifically, our human bodies only have the ability to discern moisture content intelligently. For example, touch you skin. It FEELS dry BUT it is 98%...