Mold killer

[mstankiewicz]

You raise a very good point Bob. There are a lot of homes just sitting empty. The empty ones I have seen--well, they should just tear them down. Cannot imaging the health issues, not to mention they have been stripped for metals. The values are on a steady decline.
When the time comes (meaning real jobs and employment) we need healthy new homes and not the lead, mold, damp houses, rotted wood--the list goes on.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Originally Posted by jbraun

Wood framing without mold growth, inside a containment area, can be just HEPA vaccuumed and damp wiped with soap and water.

[Alan Rudy]

Very interesting information. Thank you all for your advice. James, do you have the link of the study that shows even dead mold can cause cancer? It seems a little weak research to conclude dead mold can cause cancer based on one study. From what I have read, research on the health effects of mold have not been conclusive. I'm not saying you are wrong or that I am not grateful for the advice I received (I most definitely am grateful), just trying to get closer to what is the really proven truth about mold. Thanks again.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

So Alan if you have truly grasped or understood any of the information here, then it should lead to only one conclusion.
( GET THE PROFESSIONAL TO DO THE WORK.)
You have entered the InterNACHI home inspection message board.
Please tell your friends about InterNACHI.
Some of the MOST gifted and devoted individuals in the home inspection industry give of themselves freely for the advancement of the industry and ALL FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SAFETY.
They have given you FREE ADVICE AND COVERED less than .01% of what you should be aware of concerning, ( Mould is the common word for any Fungus.)
Washing, cooking, air humidifiers, condensation and leaks from the outside all produce the kind of indoor moisture that mould needs to grow.
Starting to see the bigger picture I hope.
The hypothesis has been made, the evaluation concluded ( lab results ) if I understand you correctly, upon the type and strains of organic growth Fungi that entered the residential building, and the location of nourishment.
As for your statement about mycotoxins.
There is ongoing studies trying to determine the many adverse affects of fungi and its many strains.(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of various toxic substances produced by fungi some of which may affect food and others of which are alleged to have been used in warfare

There are other fungi that can produce ill wanted effects Alan.
http://healthandenergy.com/mold's_harmful_effects.htm
Science is just starting to understand organic growth and label the ill effects.
Schools and hospitals being the origins of the studies.
I could be mistaken.
http://www.mouldfacts.ca/myhealth.html

This should lead to to only one final conclusion.
As I stated before Alan.
" LET THE PROFESSIONAL FINISH THE JOB."
Its not about money its about health!!!!
Just my opinion.
PS: The black plague to wars millennium ago all have all used words that describe the many strains of Fungi..
Its everywhere.
http://www.mouldfacts.ca/myhealth.html
Mycotoxins are only a small piece to the puzzle.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ryoung7

So Alan if you have truly grasped or understood any of the information here, then it should lead to only one conclusion.
( GET THE PROFESSIONAL TO DO THE WORK.)
You have entered the InterNACHI home inspection message board.
Please tell your friends about InterNACHI.
Some of the MOST gifted and devoted individuals in the home inspection industry give of themselves freely for the advancement of the industry and ALL FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SAFETY.
They have given you FREE ADVICE AND COVERED less than .01% of what you should be aware of concerning, ( Mould is the common word for any Fungus.)
Washing, cooking, air humidifiers, condensation and leaks from the outside all produce the kind of indoor moisture that mould needs to grow.
Starting to see the bigger picture I hope.
The hypothesis has been made, the evaluation concluded ( lab results ) if I understand you correctly, upon the type and strains of organic growth Fungi that entered the residential building, and the location of nourishment.
As for your statement about mycotoxins.
There is ongoing studies trying to determine the many adverse affects of fungi and its many strains.(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of various toxic substances produced by fungi some of which may affect food and others of which are alleged to have been used in warfare

There are other fungi that can produce ill wanted effects Alan.
http://healthandenergy.com/mold's_harmful_effects.htm
Science is just starting to understand organic growth and label the ill effects.
Schools and hospitals being the origins of the studies.
I could be mistaken.
http://www.mouldfacts.ca/myhealth.html

This should lead to to only one final conclusion.
As I stated before Alan.
" LET THE PROFESSIONAL FINISH THE JOB."
Its not about money its about health!!!!
Just my opinion.
PS: The black plague to wars millennium ago all have all used words that describe the many strains of Fungi..
Its everywhere.
http://www.mouldfacts.ca/myhealth.html
Mycotoxins are only a small piece to the puzzle.

That is it!!!
I am buying a bubble and having pure oxygen pumped in till the day I die.

Please nobody visit with sharp objects.

[Alan Rudy]

haha, that is funny Bob, unfortunately that's what some of these mold companie$ make me feel like sometimes. Thanks for the info Robert, I do appreciate the advice I have been given on this great forum. I am leaning towards having a professional do the work, but what I am finding is a lot of conflicting information. For example, one of the links you provided is a press release, to be honest, I hold a lot less weight of what I would read in one of those versus what I have read from the EPA and center for disease control and prevention.

Some of the quotes from the relatively valid resources I have found "Extreme exposure to very high levels of mycotoxins can lead to neurological problems and in some cases death; fortunately, such exposures rarely to never occur in normal exposure scenarios, even in residences with serious mold problems." http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/mold.html "Contradicting research results exist regarding whether toxigenic mold found indoors causes unique or rare health conditions such as bleeding in the lungs. Research is ongoing in this area."
"Molds are ubiquitous in nature, and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. However, when mold spores are present in large quantities, they can present a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Some molds also produce mycotoxins that can pose serious health risks to humans and animals. Some studies claim that exposure to high levels of mycotoxins can lead to neurological problems and in some cases death. Prolonged exposure, e.g. daily workplace exposure, may be particularly harmful. Research on the health effects of mold has not been conclusive. The term "toxic mold" refers to molds that produce mycotoxins, such as Stachybotrys chartarum, and not to all molds in general. Symptoms caused by mold allergy are watery, itchy eyes, a chronic cough, headaches or migraines, difficulty breathing, rashes, tiredness, sinus problems, nasal blockage and frequent sneezing."

From those pretty valid resources, I don't get the same sense that a relatively healthy, 31 yr old has to hire a professional. Again, they could be wrong, I could be wrong, and I am slightly leaning towards just using a professional, but I just want to get closer to the truth and not just sold fear if it is not the truth.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Alan I show you the truth and all links..
You make the decisions.
Its an interesting subject.
Best of luck.
"Molds are ubiquitous in nature, and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. However, when mold spores are present in large quantities, they can present a ( probable ) health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
What you seem to miss Alan is the can also ruin your home.
http://gwslepthere.com/2011/02/01/st...ins-your-home/
Its had to get a handle on .01 % of the information.
Then there mycotoxins.

[Alan Rudy]

Thanks again Robert. Everyone's different, personally I take your links with a grain of salt because it is a press release that really anyone can write, and along with your other links don't seem as valid as the EPA and the Center for disease control and prevention links I showed which seem to show conflicting information than your links.