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What If My Home Doesn’t Have Water Damage or a Leak – Can There Still Be Mold?
Monday, 15 May 2023
Read more...In the News: Austin Residents Turn to Mold Inspection Sciences Texas
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Read more...In the News: Fighting Mold Problems in Your Home with Mold Inspection Sciences
Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Read more...Dr. Phil Asks Mold Inspection Sciences to Return to the Show for Another Environmental Investigation
Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022
Read more...Reduce Environmental Safety Risks - Reopening a Business After Shutdown
Monday, 27 Jul 2020
Read more...Medical Facility Related Mold Infections – Can Mold Make You More Ill?
Monday, 09 Dec 2019
Read more...Don’t Use the Same Company for Both Mold Inspection & Mold Remediation
Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019
Read more...The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part III of III - Final Cleaning of the Containment and Affected Areas
Friday, 12 Jul 2019
Read more...The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part II of III – Gross Removal of Mold Growth and Impacted Materials
Monday, 01 Jul 2019
Read more...The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part I of III – Containment of the Affected Area
Thursday, 20 Jun 2019
Read more...Why Should I Invest in a Mold Inspection for the Home I’m Purchasing
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019
Read more...Mold Inspection Sciences Receives Angie’s List Super Service Award
Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019
Read more...What Lies Beneath – New Infrared Technology Investment Doubles Down on Testing Data and Efficiency
Thursday, 18 Oct 2018
Read more...Dr. Phil Asks Top Mold Inspection Company, Mold Inspection Sciences, to Investigate a Guest’s Mold Problem
Thursday, 04 Oct 2018
Read more...Why I Do What I Do
Friday, 22 Sep 2017
I have been getting a lot of questions lately such as “Do you like what you do?” or “What made you get into mold inspecting?”. Typically, my clients a... Continue reading
Read more...Strange Odor Leads to Unpleasant Discovery
Friday, 09 Dec 2016
I arrived on site and met with my client. I wore street clothes as she didn’t want any of her neighbors or board members of her homeowners’ associatio... Continue reading
Read more...How Things Went from Bad to Worse: A Client's Story
Tuesday, 21 Jun 2016
We performed a mold assessment for a family whose home experienced significant water intrusion in November of 2015. Our clients were in the process o... Continue reading
Read more...What If There’s mold On My belongings?
Tuesday, 07 Jun 2016
Many times when clients’ tests come back positive for mold growth, the next concern typically is “I think mold may be on my belongings. Can I get rid ... Continue reading
Read more...What if the Mold Is In My Walls?
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2016
I get these questions a lot: what if the mold is in my walls, and how will you find it. First, let me say- good question! This is a common concern and... Continue reading
Read more...How We Helped a College Student and His Mother Battle Mold
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2016
Being in the environmental consulting field, we encounter all sorts of situations and all types of people. We regularly work with homeowners who beli... Continue reading
Read more...September, 2013 – Colorado Flood Series Part II
Wednesday, 12 Mar 2014
I wanted to start our series by discussing the different ways in which homes and businesses were affected by the moisture. A lot of situations were un... Continue reading
Read more...September, 2013 - Colorado Flood Series
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014
In early September of 2013, Colorado was struck by intense rains and flooding. It was a once in a lifetime event (or at least we hope) for most of us ... Continue reading
Read more...Mold Sampling
Sunday, 16 Feb 2014
A complete mold investigation typically consists of two parts, 1) the physical investigation and 2) the collection of microbial samples (mold sampling... Continue reading
Read more...Fungal Data Interpretation - Part II - Effects of Tossing a Moldy Apple Pie into the Trash Before Mold Air Sampling
Monday, 22 Oct 2012
This post is the second blog posting in a series based on information presented in a webinar by Dave Gallup, co-founder of EMLab P&K. The topic o... Continue reading
Read more...Avoid Scare Tactics within the Mold Industry
Monday, 08 Oct 2012
Unfortunately, there are a lot of "Scare Tactics" used within the microbial investigation and mold remediation industry. As with any industry, there a... Continue reading
Read more...Buying a Home with Potential Mold and Moisture Problems
Sunday, 26 Aug 2012
I know a lot of people have heard horror stories out there to the effect of a mold contaminated home will always be contaminated, or that a home that ... Continue reading
Read more...Fungal Data Interpretation - Part I - Effects of Vacuuming Carpets Before Mold Air Sampling
Wednesday, 06 Jun 2012
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a webinar presented by Dave Gallup, co-founder of EMLab P&K. The topic of the webinar was Fungal Data... Continue reading
Read more...Attic Mold - Common Causes and Cures old
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Mold in attic areas can be challenging at times in regards to determining the exact cause and source of mold growth. However, there are some common co... Continue reading
Read more...I Think I Have a Mold Problem -- Where Do I Start? What Do I Do?
Sunday, 06 May 2012
It's not everyday that people have to deal with a potential mold problem. For most people, the thought of a mold problem in the home or workplace is ... Continue reading
Read more...5 Critical Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Mold Inspector
Saturday, 21 Apr 2012
Choosing a mold consulting company can be a difficult process; especially when you have health concerns regarding your indoor environment. You may be... Continue reading
Read more...The Importance of an Outside Control Sample
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
Part of a proper mold investigation, is collecting ambient air samples in relation to suspect conditions within a home. This helps us determine if the... Continue reading
Read more...The Best and Most Trusted Mold Inspection and Testing Related Certifications
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
The ACAC offers the best, accredited certification programs available for mold inspectors. Many mold inspectors simply have a "training certificate". ... Continue reading
Read more...Invasive Exploration for Mold
Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012
The majority of our mold and moisture investigations are considered "non-invasive". This means that our inspectors do not cut open walls and ceilings... Continue reading
Read more...We Live, Eat and Breathe Mold
Friday, 30 Mar 2012
The other day, I was on a call with a client. We had performed a mold inspection and microbial testing for them, and their results were... let's say l... Continue reading
Read more...Symptoms of Mold Exposure
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
Clients often ask us "what are the symptoms of mold exposure"? Below are some of the common symptoms: Respiratory problems; including difficulty bre... Continue reading
Read more...Common Mold Myths- Part 2
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
There are many misconceptions regarding mold. Here are a few more common mold myths. Myth # 4: Mold growth cannot be controlled in bathrooms One of ... Continue reading
Read more...Common Mold Myths
Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012
There is an abundant amount of information available at our fingertips regarding mold. Much of it is relevant, accurate and useful information. The ... Continue reading
Read more...Why You Need a Mold Inspection - Part II
Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012
This is my second posting in the series "Why You Need a Mold Inspection" From my last post: "One of the most common questions our offices receive is "... Continue reading
Read more...Proper Mold Assessment and Removal Process
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012
Mold within your home is typically considered to be..., you guessed it, a bad thing. Molds can begin to grow in a number of different ways, and can gr... Continue reading
Read more...Why You Need a Mold Inspection - Part I
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012
One of the most common questions our offices receive is "Why do I need a mold inspection? Won't mold sampling and testing tell me what I need?" From... Continue reading
Read more...Allergen Testing
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012
Do you know the allergen levels inside your home? If you’ve been diagnosed with allergies you may have an increased sensitivity to certain allergens. ... Continue reading
Read more...Ambient Air Sampling
Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012
During a proper mold investigation, ambient air sampling is a very important part of the investigation. You can think of air sampling, as a way of te... Continue reading
Read more...Mold Inspection and Testing Testimonials for our Colorado Operations
Sunday, 05 Feb 2012
I started my company, Mold Inspection Sciences, over 9 years ago when the entire company was just me. My responsibilities included inspections and te... Continue reading
Read more...What is a "free" mold inspection?
Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012
How many times in life do we really get something of value for free? Not very often... The same holds true for a "free" mold inspection. There are t... Continue reading
Read more...Dealing with Mold Problems - Advice for Renters
Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011
Our company receives calls every day from people who are concerned about mold in their residence. Many of these people are renters. When you are ren... Continue reading
Read more...Heavy January 2010 rains in California causing mold problems
Thursday, 04 Feb 2010
The heavy rains we recently experienced in Southern California remind me of the rains of 2005. In 2005, we were flooded with calls from home owners an... Continue reading
Read more...World Health Organizations Guidelines on Mold and Moisture
Monday, 24 Aug 2009
In July of 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first guidelines on indoor air quality specifically addressing dampness and mold. Ma... Continue reading
Read more...Mold Inspection Sciences - Colorado company gets great review on ServiceMagic
Saturday, 22 Aug 2009
Mold Inspection Sciences of Colorado (www.moldinspectioncolorado.com) received an excellent review on ServiceMagic.com. Here is what the client had to... Continue reading
Read more...What to look for when choosing a toxic mold inspection company
Tuesday, 18 Aug 2009
Most people are baffled and confused when it comes to selecting the best mold inspection company for their needs. For many folks, trust and credentia... Continue reading
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