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Illinois Renters Have Few Rights When it Comes to Mold

Illinois Renters Have Few Rights When it Comes to Mold

  • Posted: May 20, 2016
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A lot of Illinois renters call us at Mold Inspection Illinois with questions about their rights and how to get their landlords to take care of mold infestations. So many, in fact, that we decided to dedicate an entire blog post to answering this question. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading →

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Why Check for Mold After a Heavy Rainfall

Why Check for Mold After a Heavy Rainfall

  • Posted: May 13, 2016
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At Mold Inspection Illinois, we know firsthand that prevention and caution are the best ways to avoid mold infestations. There’s a number of ways to be diligent about preventing, limiting, and even halting mold growth in your home. One of those ways is to check for mold after a heavy rainfall. Here’s why. Continue reading →

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5 Reasons You Should Be Scared of Mold

5 Reasons You Should Be Scared of Mold

  • Posted: May 06, 2016
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If you didn’t already know, mold infestations are scary. Despite this fact, a lot of people brush them off or think they can get rid of them on their own. This can lead to an even bigger mold problem than there was initially. So if you qualify yourself among the skeptics of its dangers, here are 5 reasons you should be scared of mold. Continue reading →

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7 Mold Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

7 Mold Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

  • Posted: Apr 29, 2016
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We know a lot about mold. You might even call us mold experts here at Mold Inspection Illinois. And we noticed that a lot of our customers are poorly informed when it comes to mold growth in their homes, as well as mold in general. So we put together this list of mold facts, some helpful and some just for fun. Test your mold knowledge now! Continue reading →

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Illinois Library Closes Due to Mold

Illinois Library Closes Due to Mold

  • Posted: Apr 15, 2016
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You may already know that mold is particularly drawn to paper products, like books. Well when you add excessive moisture and low ventilation to a library full of books, you have a serious problem. That’s what happened with one library in Taylorville, Illinois. Continue reading →

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Mold Infested Home in Chicago to be Demolished

Mold Infested Home in Chicago to be Demolished

  • Posted: Apr 08, 2016
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The owners of a home in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago have been fighting for legal permission to demolish it for the past three years, and they finally got it. When they bought this 1900s era home four years ago, they expected to be able to perform a rehab and move on, but they found this was not the case. Continue reading →

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How an Air Purifier Can Help Prevent Mold

How an Air Purifier Can Help Prevent Mold

  • Posted: Apr 01, 2016
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Using an air purifier is an often overlooked mold prevention tip that actually works. It almost seems to simple and easy to be a mold prevention tactic, but it’s really quite effective. There are number of reasons for this, but we’ll break it down for you so you understand exactly how an air purifier can help prevent mold. Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Get a Mold Inspection Today

5 Reasons to Get a Mold Inspection Today

  • Posted: Mar 18, 2016
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At Mold Inspection Illinois, we’ve noticed that a lot of people wait to get mold inspections until the problem has become extremely serious. But the reality is, if people would just get mold inspections sooner and if they knew the signs of mold, they could save themselves a lot of time, money, and grief. So we put together this list of 5 reasons to get a mold inspection today to help you better understand what to do and what’s at stake. Continue reading →

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Why Spring Leads to Mold Growth

Why Spring Leads to Mold Growth

  • Posted: Mar 10, 2016
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Spring brings a lot of good things in the Midwest; it brings flowers, warmer weather, and happier faces. But it also brings mold growth. Spring is actually the best (or worst, depending on how you look at it) season for mold growth. There are a few things that factor into this, which we’ll lay out for you in this post. The most important thing to remember, however, is that prevention is key when it comes to mold infestations. And if prevention fails, always call an expert. But without further ado, here’s our breakdown of why spring leads to mold growth. Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Bathroom Mold

How to Prevent Bathroom Mold

  • Posted: Feb 11, 2016
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One of mold’s favorite places to grow is bathrooms. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent bathroom mold before it starts. Because bathrooms usually don’t have very good ventilation and get moist with every shower, mold can grow quickly and easily there. So use the following methods to prevent mold growth in your bathroom. Continue reading →

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