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Biological Pollutants in Your Home

Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continues to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place you may have thought was safest--your home. Many ordinary activities such as cooking, heating, cooling, cleaning, and redecorating can cause the release and spread of indoor pollutants at home. Studies have shown that the air in our homes can be even more polluted than outdoor air.

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Floods Cause a Hazardous Potential for Toxic Mold

Floods Cause a Hazardous Potential for Toxic MoldFloods Cause a Hazardous Potential for Toxic Mold Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 1998 -- According to The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), mold growth in water-damaged homes is a potential hazard caused by flooding and can be a serious health risk. Molds are simple microscopic organisms found virtually everywhere, such as...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Is Your House a Sick House? The Mold/Air Conditioner Duct Connection

Is Your House a Sick House? The Mold/Air Conditioner Duct ConnectionIs Your House a Sick House? The Mold/Air Conditioner Duct Connection Sick House The name has an ominous sound, but it doesn't mean that the house is leaning or falling apart. A sick house is a house with a serious air quality problem. The area can be described as sick, mainly because people develop symptoms of illness such as...

 

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Mold and Mildew: Prevention of Microorganism Growth In Museum Collections

Mold and Mildew: Prevention of Microorganism Growth In Museum CollectionsMold and Mildew: Prevention of Microorganism Growth In Museum Collections Mold is the common term used to describe a downy or furry growth on the surface or organic matter, caused by fungi, especially in the presence of dampness and decay. A fungus (pl. fungi) may be any of a large number of microorganisms that are parasites feeding on...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Mold FAQ

Mold FAQFAQs About Molds What are molds? Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant or animal matter. No one knows how many species of fungi exist but estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps three hundred thousand or more. Most are filamentous organisms and the production of spores is characteristic of fungi in general. These spores..

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Mold in Homes

Mold in HomesMold in Homes Introduction This information is for people who have mold problems in their homes. It presents the health concerns associated with mold exposure and advice on finding and removing mold contamination. What is Mold? Molds are fungi. Molds grow throughout the natural and built environment. Tiny particles of mold are present in...

 

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Mold Resources

Mold ResourcesMold Resources Introduction to Molds Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Prevent Mildew in Your Home

Prevent Mildew in Your HomePrevent Mildew in Your Home You may first notice mildew by its musty odor. It leaves an ugly black stain which can rot fabric, leather and paper. And it can cause problems for those with allergies. Mold and mildew are often found in basements, crawl spaces, closets, showers and under beds. They will grow wherever it is damp and warm, and...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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