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Humidity Mold Growth: What to Watch out For

Humidity Mold Growth: What to Watch out For

  • Posted: Jul 09, 2019
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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.

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Top 4 Signs That Your Home May Be Infested with Mold

Top 4 Signs That Your Home May Be Infested with Mold

  • Posted: May 23, 2017
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Mold 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

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Mold Count Dangerously High This Season

Mold Count Dangerously High This Season

  • Posted: Jun 10, 2016
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We’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

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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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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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Historic Flooding Sweeps the Midwest, Killing 22 People

Historic Flooding Sweeps the Midwest, Killing 22 People

  • Posted: Dec 31, 2015
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Winter 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

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How to Prevent Unsightly Mold Growth on Carpets and Rugs

How to Prevent Unsightly Mold Growth on Carpets and Rugs

  • Posted: Dec 17, 2015
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Especially 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

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Avoid Bigger Mold Removal Bills in 2016. Get Your Free Mold Inspection

Avoid Bigger Mold Removal Bills in 2016. Get Your Free Mold Inspection

  • Posted: Dec 16, 2015
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What 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.

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10 Essential Questions You Should Ask Your Mold Remediation Company

10 Essential Questions You Should Ask Your Mold Remediation Company

  • Posted: Dec 08, 2015
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Here 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:

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What To Do When You Have Mold and a Stubborn Landlord

What To Do When You Have Mold and a Stubborn Landlord

  • Posted: Dec 08, 2015
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We 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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