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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

QCI TAKES OUT THE “KILLER” MOLD

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Contact:
QCI, Inc.
5975 138Th Ct N, Clearwater
Florida 33760
Tel: (727) 686-7373; (813) 298-7007
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QCI TAKES OUT THE “KILLER” MOLD

Clearwater, Florida – QCI Inc, is the tough on molds yet gentle in your household. Nothing can get pass through the vigilant eyes and the sophisticated equipments of the inspectors of QCI during home inspection, not even the toxic black mold.

Black mold is a slicky, greenish-black substance which can cause major health risk. Also known as Strachybotrys atra, black mold is known to have caused the respiratory bleeding which caused the death of many babies and as a causative agent of asthma and bronchitis. “There are 100 cases of lung disorders caused by mold,” CDC said.

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Almost all households have mold infestation. It’s just that nobody knows what type of mold is lurking in the corners, ceilings, basement and carpet of our houses without having it tested under the microscope. That’s why it is imperative to treat and remove all molds as if they are a threat to our health. Basically, a home that contains a mold is not a healthy home, regardless of what type of mold it is. Mold is spread through spores which are easily transported as they can be airborne, or by attaching to shoes, arms, animals and they can enter your home through open windows. Black molds thrive in areas where it’s highly humid, where there is constant water spillage, and when there is poor ventilation.

Once a mold has formed, it destroys the surface area where it has nurtured. During the nurturing process, Volatile Organic Compound (VCOs) formation occurs. These compounds are responsible for the black mold poisoning in the body which targets the respiratory and nervous system.

QCI is the expert in black mold removal. QCI have been in the black mold removal business for 10 years already. With their team of professionals together with their state-of-the-art equipments, no mod is left unnoticed. Mold remediation is never an easy job and should be done meticulously. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “it is recommended that most mold remediation jobs, especially the larger and toxic ones, should be handled by qualified professionals.” For major mold problems, turn to the experts. Turn to QCI.

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The personnel at QCI, Inc. are certified mold removal experts. The mold remediation services offered by QCI are Air and surface sampling to determine levels, types and location of the mold, mold removal in affected areas, antimicrobial surface cleaning and treatment, furniture and contents decontamination, HEPA air scrubbing to sanitize and eliminate airborne spores and toxins, electrostatic fogging to treat all areas, duct and carpet cleaning with biocide treatments and clearance testing.

QCI is the leading in the industry and continues to prevail in keeping your homes clean and hazard-free. Have your homes checked. Let QCI take out the killer mold.

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QCI: WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION PUTS LIFE BACK INTO YOUR HOMES

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Contact:
QCI, Inc.
5975 138Th Ct N, Clearwater
Florida 33760
Tel: (727) 686-7373; (813) 298-7007
www.qci-online.com


QCI: WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION PUTS LIFE BACK INTO YOUR HOMES

Clearwater, Florida – QCI, Inc. puts life back into your flood water damaged homes through water damage restoration services. QCI have water restoration technicians who are 24 hours a day in all days of the week and are able to manage water and or flood damage, carpet damage and water extraction emergencies in order to lessen the destruction your home and other personal assets.

QCI is IICRC compliant and adheres t the standard operating procedures of the certifying body, which is based mainly on the persistent and dependable restoring concepts, review, and practical procedures with wide-ranging discussion and data accumulated from different sources.

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In water damage mitigation, time is of the essence because if water damaged materials are not dried up within 48 hours and water extraction is not performed, mold will start to grow and infest the wet areas of your house, thereby causing further damage. That’s why immediate action is required. “QCI is very prompt in answering my call and they are able to reach my house in no time and started removing the water,” says Mary Walters, a client of QCI. The goal of the company is to perform necessary actions to prevent further damage.

Molds thrive in moist areas especially in houses that have just been flooded. If not taken cared off, it can cause major property damage and can pose as a threat to our health. Samples of water damage restorative actions that QCI, Inc bring are emergency water extraction, emergency board ups, structural drying, roof tarping, storm/wind damage restoration, water or mold damage restoration, Dehumidification, structural drying, flood damage restoration, and infrared thermal imaging.


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QCI has water damage professionals who are experts and proficient in their duties. They are equipped with the latest tools needed in handling water damaged properties and they always adhere on IICRC or MICRO industry guidelines in drying, disinfecting and deodorizing safely the flooded and damaged areas. The devoted professionals of QCI are available in all hours of the day to serve.
QCI have the edge among other restorative agencies because of the combined force of the knowledgeable restorative professionals and the cutting-edged equipments. Equipments used in water removal are Hi-power portable extraction units, ideal for wet carpets; submersible pumps, for continuous pumping of deep water flood; use of moisture detector such as hygrometers, moisture meter, and infrared thermal imaging camera; industrial-grade dehumidification units that reduces humidity levels and high-speed turbo dryers. Germicides, Anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents are used to sanitize the area.

QCI offers the best services in the country and have in the business for 10 years already and still continues to do so in areas around St. Pete, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa.

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MOLDS…HOW TOUGH COULD THEY GET?

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Contact:
QCI, Inc.
5975 138Th Ct N, Clearwater
Florida 33760
Tel: (727) 686-7373; (813) 298-7007
www.qci-online.com

MOLDS…HOW TOUGH COULD THEY GET?

Clearwater, Florida – Molds are fussy microscopic organisms that thrive in highly humid places and are a thing of nature. Once it evades your home, major damage could occur. But nothing stops QCI from eradicating them. With QCI’s mold removal technique system, no mold could survive.

Molds are important to nature as it plays a vital role in the balancing of the ecosystem. Molds hasten the decaying process of the leaves which are responsible in the nourishment of the soil. Mold is the other way around once it enters your home. It could cause major devastation in your household. Mold is not like any other organism, if left untreated, it can proliferate in as fast a 24 to 48 hours. Not only that. As the molds grow, so is the damage that it can cause in your furnishings and house. What’s worst is that molds are a threat to our health.

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Growth of mold inside the house could be attributed to floodwater, humidity, leaks on water pipes and roofs and other sources that may cause an area to damp as well as poor ventilation. When ingested in the body, molds can cause mild to severe allergic reactions and infections. Allergic reactions that molds are capable of are sneezing, headache, eye irritation, sore throat, wheezing, fever, and lethargy especially to those highly sensitive individuals. Molds can also trigger asthma attacks.

Keeping your home dry and clean at all times is one way to prevent molds from thriving inside your home. But if you have mold infestations that are too much to handle, especially after a flood, don’t try cleaning it up. Touching the molds could release microscopic spores. These spores are the ones that cause the allergic reactions as well as other respiratory infections.

Let the experts in mold removal handle the job. QCI is the front liner in mold removal and the expert at this job. Prior to any mold remediation, ocular inspection is done by the inspectors of QCI. Assessment is the best way to find the cause of infestation. Once the nature of infestation has been determined, the inspectors will now test what type of mold is proliferating in your household and determines the extent of the contamination. During the mold testing process, air samples are taken as well as mold samples by means of mold taping or swabbing. The moisture of the household is also measured. Mold testing will serve as a baseline for the inspectors.
QCI, Inc. is known to have powerful equipments in mold removal and proficient employees. Mold removal is not an easy job. The experts at QCI take every action meticulously and cautiously.

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Mold remediation services offered by QCI are antimicrobial surface cleaning and treatment, air and surface sampling, furniture and contents decontamination, HEPA air scrubbing, electrostatic air fogging, biocide cleaning of the ducts and carpets, mold inhibitors and encapsulants treatment. After mold removal, clearance testing is done to ensure that the plague has been totally eradicated. QCI is available 24 hours a day in all days of the week. They have a 24 hour hotline that you can call whenever you need them. Prevent is still better than cure. Prevent molds from thriving in your home. Keep your home dry and clean at all times. It would also be wise to have your homes checked from time to time.

QCI, Inc. have been in the business of mold removal for ten years an has proudly served places like Tampa, St. Pete, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and a lot more.

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QCI: RECOMMENDS HOME OWNERS FOR A HOME INSPECTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
QCI, Inc.
5975 138Th Ct N, Clearwater
Florida 33760
Tel: (727) 686-7373; (813) 298-7007
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QCI: RECOMMENDS HOME OWNERS FOR A HOME INSPECTION

Clearwater, Florida – QCI recommends all home owners for a

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and all surrounding areas. A home inspection is a valuable and significant phase in the buying and selling process of the house. It is also an over-all evaluation of the structure of the house.

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During the process of inspection, the inspector evaluates the condition of the house as to which part needs repairs, replacements and maintenance and at the same time identifies hazards such s mold infestation, faulty electrical wiring, leaks in water and gas pipes. There is no such thing as failure during home inspections. Instead, the home owners are provided with a report of the over-all condition of the house whether it is cleans, safe and or hazard-free.

To those who wanted your houses checked, Quality Check Inspection, Inc. have professional inspectors who can inspect your homes for you and at the same time provide you with home maintenance tips and advices as how to make your homes spic and span. Having your homes checked would save a lot of time and money in the future. Don’t let a simple damage grow into a larger one. Have your homes checked today for leaks. . “I’ve had my home checked just a couple of weeks ago, and in my stay in this house for 4 years already, I haven’t notice that I’m breeding mold in my ceiling.”

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In its 10 years of service, QCI has continuously upgraded their inspection process, equipments and their strategies. The professional and efficient team of inspectors of QCI is able to examine all parts of your house and leaves nothing unexamined. With the use of their latest sophisticated device, the infrared thermal imaging camera, the QCI inspectors are able to skim through the corners and surfaces of your house that the eye can’t reach let alone see. QCI’s thorough inspection has managed to discover microorganisms plaguing your house and other health hazards. After the over-all inspection of the house, the home owners are then provided by QCI with a thorough report of the house condition in total. Together with the report are digital photos of the parts of the house that needs repairs and or clean-up. QCI personnel have fast turn-around of report, usually in the same day the maximum is within 24 hours.

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You home is your haven. However, your home could also be your threat. Home inspection is recommended in every household. QCI has a 24 hour online support and is available to 24 hours a day.

QCI is a company that doesn’t want you to have anything but only the best. From almost over 10 years in serving the clients in Tampa, Clearwater, and St Petersburg, it still continues to grow and serves other counties as well.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Home Inspection: Your Way to Living Safe and Healthy

Home Inspection: Your Way to Living Safe and Healthy

A home mold inspection is a discreet check-up of the totality of the house which includes the basement, roof, heating system, air-conditioning units, water pipes, gas pipes, water heater, electrical wirings and other parts of the house. During the process of inspection, the inspector scrutinizes the condition of the home as to which part of the house needs extensive repairs, improvements or maintenance, and identifies risks for unwanted future fires brought about by open or faulty electrical wirings. A home inspection plays a vital role in determining the condition of the house especially when the house is for sale. There is no pass or fail in home inspections. Its only sole purpose is to inform the home owners about the physical condition of their house while providing them with a complete and fair report of the home inspection.

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QCI have home inspectors who are more willing to answer your queries about your home and even more glad to offer you with home maintenance tips and pointers that would save you a lot of money from buying maintenance tools and for paying maintenance fees. As the QCI home inspectors thoroughly inspect your house, they are able to determine whether there’s a part of the house that requires immediate attention like gas leaks or opened electrical sockets before they become big and cause major damage to your property and life in the future.

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QCI have been in the business for 10 years already and have provided quality services to the citizens of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete and St. Petersburg mold removal and to some other parts of the country. Through the years, agency has consistently upgraded their inspection system, tools, and their vast checklist. With this agency, nothing is left unexamined. The professional and skilled inspectors of QCI are able to skim all areas of the house using their latest equipment, the infrared thermal imaging camera. With their state-of-the-art equipments and their thorough inspection, QCI have managed to discover not just parts of the house that needs repair, but also the rudiments that are hazardous to your health that are lurking in all portions of the house. The agency values time. After the inspection, the inspectors then provide the home owners with a computerized report and digital photos of the house on that very same day; the very most is within 24 hours.

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Quick Check Inspections, Inc. offers a lot of inspection services such as residential home services, commercial building inspections, multi-family home inspection, humidity and mold inspections, and quality testing of indoor air. They also check the houses for termite infestations. Included with these services is the Infrared thermal imaging that allows the QCI inspector to see other parts of home owners’ houses that no other inspectors can just by using conservative inspection method. The thermographic camera of the infrared imaging device works by detecting the radiation within electromagnetic range and then creates images of the detected radiation. This is the wonder of thermography; it is able to see things that are past the competence of the naked eye. It’s not only the human body that can emit thermal heat; other inanimate objects also emit infrared radiation as well as the microbes and molds. Mold removal and disinfection is easier that way if the inspectors can see them. QCI also has supra key access that allows the agency to open lockboxes and inspect the building while saving the tenants time and gas.

Your home is your shelter, a protection. But it can also pose as a threat to your health and safety if not properly inspected. If you think you are in doubt with regards to the safety of your home, have it checked. Home inspection is recommended in every household as this assesses the over-all structure of the house. QCI has a 24 hour support and is available to serve its customers. Call the experts, have your homes checked, and save time, money and be free of worry.

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Mold Removal: Not As Easy As It Sounds

Mold Removal: Not As Easy As It Sounds


Mold and Mildew are fuzzy microscopic organisms that thrive in highly humid environment. Both microorganisms play a vital role in the ecosystem. They aid in the decaying of leaves which is responsible for the enrichment or fertilization of the soil. When mold is of great help to nature, it is however a problem in the households and poses a great threat to our health. Mold and mildew, though minute they are, can cause massive devastation in your household especially when left unaided. Both reproduce by means of spores that are spread airborne. At an early stage, mold and mildew grow on organic materials such as wooden furniture, ceiling tiles, papers and card boards, foods, house wadding, walls, and carpets and the likes. Mold colonies can start to proliferate within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure. As the molds grow, they destroy the material on which they are thriving and then open out to the adjacent part and continue to destroy the material until it is fully covered by these rudiments. Not only that they can destroy the structural component of your house, but mold can also pause as a health hazard as they can cause mild and severe infirmity.

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Molds are a thing of nature. So how does a mold get into your house? Mold and mildew start to proliferate if your house has water damage brought about by flood, leaks on the roof and water pipe lines, a basement that is damp, when there is less ventilation inside the house, a sink or a bathtub overflow, and some sewage back-ups especially in frequently flooded areas. Molds continue to grow fast as long as there’s moisture. When left alone, it can be inhaled and touched and cause allergic reactions such as sneezing, wheezing, fever, irritations of the nose and throat, reddened eyes, headache, easy fatigability and skin redness especially to those highly sensitive individuals. There are also studies that show that molds can cause asthma attacks to individuals who are sensitized by it. Molds can also cause reactions to people who are non-allergic to the microorganism. It can also cause infections to an immuno-compromised host. If you have mold infestation in your home that is too much to handle, let the experts in mold testing and mold removal do the job.


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QCI have professional team who are experts in their field of mold remediation. Initially, a visual mold inspection is done to provide evidence of the initial finding as well as to develop supposition as to what have caused the mold infestation. The inspectors of QCI develop a mold testing plan to determine what type of mold has contaminated your household whether it is a black mold or a toxic mold and the extent and activity of the plague. Mold testing usually includes, air sampling, swabbing or taping of the mold samples and measuring the humidity within the building. Initial mold testing serves as a basis for the success of the mold removal as well as in the assessment of the quality of air inside the house.

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After the initial mold inspection and plan of remediation is layed out, mold removal can now takes place. Mold removal is the process of safely and meticulously removing mold infestation by qualified professionals. Mold removal is not an easy job and needs to be handled by an expert in order to ensure you and your family’s safety. QCI have personnel who are proficient on this field. Mold remediation services offered by QCI are antimicrobial surface cleaning and treatment, air and surface sampling, furniture and contents decontamination, HEPA air scrubbing, electrostatic air fogging, biocide cleaning of the ducts and carpets, mold inhibitors and encapsulants treatment. After mold removal, clearance testing is done to ensure that the plague has been totally eradicated.

Mold removal is not as easy as it sounds. Prevent mold infestation by keeping your house clean and dry at all times and allow air to circulate inside the house. If ever the plague is just a minor one, use proper techniques in removing it like wearing of eye shields, mask and gloves and use disinfectants. Call the experts if you think the mold is too much for you to handle, as they know what to do. QCI has 24 hour support that can help you with your mold problems.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Water Restoration Information

Water Restoration Information
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Water damage restoration is the process of bringing back assets and material goods back to its original state right before it was damaged or ruin by water. As of now, the US government does not have standards and policies as to how water damage restoration should be carried out. However, there are two certifying agencies that advocate criteria as to how restoration is to be implemented, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and RIA. Most companies like the QCI (Quality Check Inspection) use the IIRCA and adheres to the standard operating procedure of the said certifying body. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration uses a procedural standard known as the S500 which is based on consistent and dependable reinstating concepts, study and work-able practice with wide-ranging discussions and data accumulated from various origins.

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OCI offers water damage restoration assistance in a 24 hour basis. The company is able to handle any water and flood damage, wet carpet or even water extraction at times of emergency in order to help curtail the spoilage and destructions at an individual’s house, business establishments or even belongings brought about by flood water. The company abides with the IICRC guidelines in reliably drying and sanitizing damages caused by flood or other water damaged areas using state of the art extraction and drying tools and techniques.


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IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED
Time is of the essence with water damage mitigation. Most insurers cover the cost, but require policyholders to act quickly to prevent secondary damage. Mold is more likely to grow if expert water removal and water extraction is not performed, also if water damaged materials are not dried within 48 hours.
QCI WATER DAMAGE SERVICES:
• Emergency Water Extraction • Emergency Board-ups • Mold Remediation

• Structural Drying • Roof Tarping • Storm/Wind Damage
• Dehumidification • Debris Removal • Mold/Water Restoration
• Sanitization / Disinfecting • Hurricane / Flood Damage • Infrared Thermal Imaging


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QCI water damage professionals have the proper equipment and expertise necessary to handle any water damage losses. No water extraction or drying job is too big or too small - we are always ready to help. We can respond to emergency water removal calls 24 hours a day; 365 days a year. Prompt action by experienced water damage and flood damage restorers makes a true difference you can notice in mitigating structural property water damage.
QCI’s technicians concentrate on IICRC and MICRO industry guidelines for your safety by drying, deodorizing and disinfecting the areas flooded or damaged using only time tested procedures. Dedicated response teams are available around-the-clock to help minimize water damage to your belongings, walls, floors and ceilings. The QCI advantage combines our team's professional know-how with state-of-the-art equipment and water restoration products.
Equipment:
• Hi-power portable extraction units perform optimal wet carpet water removal.
• Submersible pumps are used for continuous pumping of deep water flood damage situations.
• Moisture detection equipment such as hygrometers, moisture meters, and infrared thermal imaging cameras measure the extent of moisture saturation. Necessary structural repairs may then begin when the water damage area is cleared of excess moisture and humidity.
Sanitizing Agents, Germicides, Fungicides & Anti-Microbial Treatments:
• Deodorization products control foul odors emanating from microorganisms and bacteria which flourish in excessive moisture from wet carpet, water damage, flood damage areas.
• Disinfection products deter the growth of bacteria, fungi, mildew, and other harmful microorganisms.
Cutting Edge Drying Equipment:
• Industrial-grade dehumidification units reduce humidity levels, producing dry air and minimizing secondary water damage to your contents and structural materials.
• High-speed Turbo Dryers create airflow across walls, wet carpet, pads, and furniture, evaporating moisture.
Our state of the art drying equipment controls temperature and humidity, helping water restoration efforts by preventing swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.

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Do Away with Health Hazard Causing Molds

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Do Away with Health Hazard Causing Molds Today, or else...

Black Mold, also known as Stachybotrys Chartarum, is a greenish-black fungus that grows as a downy and powdery substance in dry walls, carpets, in air conditioning units, especially on areas that are damp. It is also known as the toxic mold because in time, when not taken care off properly, can be detrimental to the health of those that come across this type of fungus everyday of their lives without knowing it. Black molds are usually found in damp areas of the house where there is minor leakage of water in the plumbing system, condensation, or in those that have been flooded.

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Once mold has formed, it degrades the surface area where it has grown for nurturing. During this process of mold growth, the formation of Volatile Organic compound (VCOs) occurs. These compounds are the ones that cause the life threatening health hazards they target the nervous and respiratory system of the body, thus the term black mold poisoning. An individual can be exposed high concentrations of these compounds by means of direct skin contact with the fungus and ingestion. The fungus can be air-borne so it is likely that an individual can inhale it. Black mold poisoning could either be manifested as headaches, dizziness, cough, weakness, skin rashes or hives, itchy and runny nose, asthma, nausea, poor concentration, memory loss, and sometimes infertility during prolonged exposure to the VCOs.

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So how does one know if there is a potential for black mold infestation in there households? A person can tell if there is high concentration of black molds in their households if the area is very humid. A humidity level of more than 55% is a good medium for toxic mold growth. Another is if there are leakages on the pipe lines and if the residential area is frequently flooded. Molds usually proliferates in areas that are less likely to be viewed and poorly ventilated, so a musty odor or an earthy scent is a sign that one may be having mold problems.

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A mold is omnipresent and there is a greater chance of it from recurring and once again infest your household. Keeping your home dry and well-ventilated most of the time is one way to prevent black mold from growing and or recurring. Check out the pipelines of your household. If there are leakages in the pipe lines have them fixed right away and dry out the area where there is water spillage. If your area is very humid or you live in a country where the climate is warm and humid, then buying a dehumidifier can help in lessening the humidity. Have your heating and air conditioning units regularly checked. Proper dusting cleaning of the household can also prevent mold infestation. To prevent mold from entering your household, you might want to consider the area where you plan to build or buy a house. Check out first if the area is frequently flooded. If so, you might want to consider looking for another location. It would also be wise if you’d call for a professional help and have your area checked for mold infestation from time to time. There are lots of agencies that offer prompt 24 hour support in Florida, such as the Tampa Mold Remediation Company- QCI. Make your move right away. Promote your family’s well-being by living clean.

Safe guard you and your families health and well being today

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