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Chicago summers are back, and with them comes humidity! We all know a leaky pipe can lead to mold, but have you considered humidity mold growth? Yes, mold can be related to humidity too.
Tags: chicago, chicago mold removal, humid chicago, humidity, humidity chicago, humidity mold growth, mold, mold growth, mold inspection, mold remediation, mold removal, mold removal chicago, summer, summer heatMold infestation is scary. What’s even scarier is that many families today are living without knowledge that their home is infested with harmful mold. These families aren’t stupid: the signs of mold are not always as obvious as we’d like them to be. Invisible mold is often the cause of mold infestations that go unnoticed. Continue reading
Tags: chicago, chicago mold removal, illinois, illinois mold, Infestation, midwest, mold, mold allergy symptoms, mold growth, mold inspection illinois, signs of moldWe’ve always known that the mold count gets high this time of year, but according to a recent report, it’s been dangerously high during the past couple of weeks in Illinois. Mold has dangerous effects on your home and your health, so you should be especially wary in light of the high mold count right now. Continue reading
Tags: chicago, homeowners, illinois, illinois mold, invisible mold, landlords, mold count, mold growth, mold inspection, mold inspection illinois, mold remediation, mold removal, mold sporesThe 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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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
Tags: chicago, chicago mold removal, illinois, illinois mold, Infestation, midwest, mold, mold growth, mold inspection, mold inspection illinois, mold remediation, mold removal, spring, spring leads to mold growthWinter Storm Goliath has caused historic flooding all over the midwest, steadily destroying homes and business and even causing deaths. The National Guard has been called to aid in this emergency, but so far 22 people have already died. Continue reading
Tags: chicago, chicago mold removal, flood, flood risk, flood warning, flooding, illinois, illinois mold, midwest, mold growth, mold inspection illinois, mold remediation, mold removalEspecially in basements, carpets and rugs are usually some of the first items to have mold colonization. Their absorbency is a key factor in their ability for mold colonization, as you can’t have mold without a persisting source of moisture. When moisture gets locked into carpets and rugs, it can be hard to dry out, and that’s when you’re at risk for some serious mold colonization. Continue reading
Tags: carpet mold prevention, chicago, chicago mold removal, illinois, illinois mold, Infestation, mold removal illinois, rug mold preventionWhat does 2016 mean to you? 2015 has been a great year: Microsoft introduced Windows 10, gas prices plummeted, and Adele finally released another album. Has it been a great year for you? Here at Mold Inspection Illinois, we certainly hope so.
However, for many of our customers, there’s been a bit of weight on your shoulders. If you’ve got a mold problem, trust us, it’s not a good idea to wait until 2016 to remedy your problem, and there are a ton of good reasons why.
Tags: chicago, chicago mold removal, Infestation, mold, mold allergy symptoms, mold growth, mold inspection illinois, mold remediation, Symptoms of black mold poisoning, symptoms of mold exposureHere at Mold Inspection Illinois, we have created a database of mold remediation companies just for you. We want you to be aware of all your options when choosing a remediation company, and we want you to be able to pick the absolute best company for your situation.
To help you do this, take a look at these 10 essential questions you should ask a company before using their remediation services:
Tags: chicago, chicago mold removal, education, illinois mold, Infestation, midwest, mold, mold allergy symptoms, mold growth, questionsWe get a few calls every single day from frustrated renters. Most of the time, the tenants can see the depth of the mold problem in their building, but the landlord has not done anything about it. The good news is, we’ve got some suggestions if you’re in this situation. Here at Mold Inspection Illinois, we want to make sure that living in your home isn’t compromising your health and wellness. Continue reading
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