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Can Mold Make You Sick?

Can Mold Make You Sick?

  • Posted: Jun 06, 2017
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One of the top signs that there may be mold in your home is if you’ve been experiencing mold exposure symptoms. Mold can be incredibly dangerous for your health, which is why it’s so important not to delay when it comes to getting a mold inspection and remediation. Mold can actively damage your health and can even affect your pets’ health. So why can mold make you sick? Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Mold in Pipes and Drains

How to Prevent Mold in Pipes and Drains

  • Posted: May 31, 2017
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Since mold thrives in enclosed, damp places, it stands to reason that people frequently find mold in pipes and drains. They offer the perfect atmosphere for mold growth. Knowing that, you may wonder what on earth you can do to prevent mold in pipes and drains, particularly since you can’t see whether or not it’s growing there. Well, we have a couple tips, tricks, and things to keep in mind. Continue reading →

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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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Illinois Residents Should Be Worried About Summer Mold

Illinois Residents Should Be Worried About Summer Mold

  • Posted: Jul 15, 2016
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At Mold Inspection Illinois, we’ve noticed that a lot of Illinois residents aren’t prepared to prevent or handle summer mold. A lot of them end up asking us what does black mold look like? What’s the difference when it comes to mold vs mildew? This is all because they aren’t properly prepared for summer’s unpredictable weather. Here’s why Illinois residents should be worried about summer mold. Continue reading →

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Mold vs Mildew: What’s The Difference

Mold vs Mildew: What’s The Difference

  • Posted: Jun 24, 2016
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Mold and mildew are strikingly similar fungal growths often found in homes and other buildings. At Mold Inspection Illinois, we have a lot of Illinois homeowners and Illinois landlords coming to us asking what the difference is between mold and mildew and how to deal with each one. Though they look similar, the protocol for handling mold vs mildew is very different. That’s why we decided to break it down for all you Illinois residents out there who are dealing with this heavy rainfall we’ve been having! 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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Why Mold Always Grows Back When You Remove it Yourself

Why Mold Always Grows Back When You Remove it Yourself

  • Posted: Jun 02, 2016
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At Mold Inspection Illinois, a lot of Illinois residents call in complaining that they keep “removing” mold but it comes back every time. There’s a few things wrong with this, starting with these people believing that they’re removing the mold at all. So we decided to give a detailed breakdown of why mold always grows back when you remove it yourself, starting with the idea that anyone but a certified professional can successfully remove mold. Continue reading →

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Renters in Yorkville Getting Sick from Mold

Renters in Yorkville Getting Sick from Mold

  • Posted: May 27, 2016
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Mold weather is in full swing in Illinois, as evidenced by the growing mold concerns at an apartment complex in Yorkville. Residents in many of the complex’s units have complained of mold growth due to building code violations on the part of the landlord. Continue reading →

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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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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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