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Summer Humidity and Mold Review: Are You Okay?

Summer Humidity and Mold Review: Are You Okay?

  • Posted: Oct 24, 2019
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This past summer brought plenty of humid weather to the Chicago area. The summer humidity also means plenty of chances for mold to grow. As the humid weather rolled through town, it also rolled through your home, which means you could have developed mold. Read on to find out if you might have mold, what to do if you do, and how to protect yourself next year.

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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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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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Water Damage and Mold Prevention

Water Damage and Mold Prevention

  • Posted: Dec 09, 2016
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At Mold Inspection Illinois, our belief is that water damage and mold should be treated as a serious situation. The health risks that come about because of mold in your house is not worth ignoring. It can harm you and your family, a situation you don’t want to find yourself in. 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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What Illinois Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Mold

What Illinois Real Estate Agents Need to Know About Mold

  • Posted: Jul 08, 2016
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Illinois real estate agents face a lot of difficulties when buying and selling homes, but one of the things many of them forget to take into account is mold. Mold isn’t only a nuisance to landlords, renters, and homeowners. If you’re buying and selling properties in Illinois, it’s essential to know certain facts about mold infestations, mold removal, and mold prevention. For those of you who don’t where to start, we put together this blog post just for you! Here’s what Illinois real estate agents need to know about 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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Foolproof Tips to Prevent Kitchen Mold

Foolproof Tips to Prevent Kitchen Mold

  • Posted: Jun 17, 2016
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Mold can grow nearly anywhere, however, we’ve found that kitchen mold is incredibly common. And we aren’t just talking about the mold that grows on forgotten food tucked in the back of your refrigerator. Mold only needs some moisture and warmth to survive, and kitchens provide it with both of these things. With that in mind, here are our foolproof tips to prevent kitchen mold. 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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