Mold Mitigation vs. Mold Remediation
There are many names used for mold removal. Mold mitigation and mold remediation are two of them. But what is the difference between mold mitigation vs. mold remediation? Is there even a difference? In this article, our mold experts at A+ Restoration and...
What’s the Difference Between Mold Remediation and Mold Abatement?
At A+ Restoration and Cleaning, people often call our office and ask, “What is the difference between mold remediation and mold abatement?” So, in this article, we had our mold experts weigh in on the difference, if there is any. In the English language, many words...
Dry Fog — The Latest Advancement in Mold Remediation
It’s normal to get upset when you see mold spreading in your home or business, especially after your DIY attempts to remove it have failed. At first, it seems like you can scrub it away, but a few days later, the mold is back, and now it’s spreading. At that...
How Fast Does Mold Grow?
You have to act fast when you see mold in your home. By the time you see a colony growing, mold could have completely infiltrated an unseen area of your home, such as the basement, crawl space, or attic. It’s hard for homeowners to tell how fast mold grows and...
Common Sources of Indoor Pollutants
We all want to believe the air in our home is safe to breathe, but because of modern manufacturing practices and our own habits, it probably isn’t as clean as we’d hope. There are 5 common sources of indoor air pollution. In each section below, we will describe the...
How Mold Impacts Sleep Quality
Mold is known to cause allergic reactions, but it can have more serious effects on your health. Once such effect is diminished sleep quality. When we don’t get enough sleep, it can affect our productivity and even our safety throughout the day, but lack of sleep has...
Will Mold Die On Its Own?
Mold is a living organism. All living things need sustenance to survive. In the case of mold, that means food, water and oxygen. So you would think that if any of these things are removed, mold will die. Unfortunately, that is not true.. Mold can remain dormant...
Should You Install a Water Leak Sensor?
Water leaks lead to expensive and extensive repairs if you don’t catch them quickly. A second-floor leak could be disastrous to floors below, and a crawl space leak could go on for months or years before you find it. For these reasons alone, a water leak sensor is a...
Is There Mold in Your Windows?
The probable answer is "yes". Mold is common on windows because there is a plentiful supply of moisture from weather and condensation. You may not think mold on the windows is a big problem since it’s so common, but it’s actually a gateway for mold to enter your...
10 Spring Cleaning Projects to Prevent Mold Growth
As spring approaches, you may be looking forward to nicer weather, all the while dreading those spring cleaning projects that await you. If it seems overwhelming to get started on the numerous tasks that “spring cleaning” includes, organize them with the list below,...