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Will Mold Come Back After Mold Remediation? Hi, I’m Jeremy with MoldStar Remediation and I am a Certified Microbial Consultant. You can find me on the web at moldstarremediation.com You can also call me at 404-989-9981. Today, I would like to talk with you about: Will mold come back after remediation? The first step in making sure that mold doesn’t return is to be certain that it has been remediated properly. In many cases, it can be useful to have an air sample collected, by a professional mold inspector, to make sure the mold has been properly removed. If the air is not contaminated and surfaces have been cleaned, then the mold has been properly removed. After your sure that the mold has been properly remediated, mold will not return unless there is a source of moisture, which can be in the form of high humidity above 55%, or there is water activity. If you keep the humidity below 55% with air conditioning or a dehumidifier and there is no water activity, mold will not return.

How Do Professionals Test For Mold? Hi, I’m Jeremy with MoldStar Remediation and I am a Certified Microbial Consultant. You can find me on the web at https://ift.tt/3kDi3JX You can call me at 404-989-9981. Today I would like to talk with yo about: How do professionals test for mold. This would depend on what you are trying to find out. Is the Air I’m Breathing Contaminated With Mold? Most people want to know if their air is contaminated. Knowing if the air is contaminated will tell you what you are breathing and help establish a cleaning plan. When the air is contaminated, the spores that are in the air will eventually land on a surface such as the walls, ceiling, floor, as well as the personal contents. When the air is contaminated there is going to be non-visible mold contaminants on every surface in the room that need to be removed. Professional mold inspectors use a spore trap and an air pump such as this…to collect the air sample. The air pump cycles 75 of air in the roo

1 more killed in deadly spate of shootings in SW Atlanta A man died Sunday after he was found shot in the neck at a southwest Atlanta home. Medics were called to the home in the 1000 block of Cordova Street about 8:15 p.m., but they were unable to save the man, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Little is known about what led to the deadly shooting, Atlanta police spokesman Officer Jarius Daughertry said Monday. “The homicide unit has taken lead on the investigation and they are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting,” he said in a statement. “The investigation continues.” It is the latest in a spate of violent incidents Atlanta police have investigated in the region this month. Including the victim shot on Cordova Street, 10 people have been killed in southwest Atlanta since Dec. 1. Four men were killed in three separate shootings Dec. 1 along Campbellton and Fairburn roads, and another was discovered dead Dec. 4 on Kimberly Road.

What to Look out for When It Comes to Water Leaks Hidden leaks in your home’s water supply system could cost you a fortune in your monthly bills and cause severe damage to your living space. Other than inflated bills and structural damage, undiscovered leaks can lead to other dangers like pest infestation and mold and mildew growth . These are both health risks and can damage items in your house. Fortunately, all this can be avoided with early detection and pinpointing the leak source. Areas Prone To Leaks in The House If you suspect there is a leak in your plumbing system, be sure to check these areas; Faucets- if the rubber washer on a faucet wears out, a leak occurs. They can be easily replaced. Toilets- To detect a toilet leak, put food color in the tank, and avoid flushing. Check the bowl after 30 minutes, if it’s colored, there is a leak. Hot Water Heater-Check if there’s a pool of water on the surrounding floor where your water heater is located. Showerheads and drains

MoldStar Remediation Announces the Launch of their Mold Related Business Directory MoldStar Remediation , an Atlanta based water restoration, and mold cleanup company, has announced its brand-new business directory. The company founded in 2009 by Jeremy Shelton is consistently listed as one of the top-rated mold removal companies in Atlanta, GA . Shelton has dedicated the last 15 years of his life to becoming an expert in mold remediation and indoor air quality. Suffering from severe mold toxicity, after moving into a newly purchased home with extreme mold infestation in the crawlspace, Shelton immersed himself in the industry. Shelton now holds a certification in Water Damage Restoration and a certification for Applied Microbial Remediation through the IICRC. In addition, he also has a certification as a Certified Microbial Consultant through ACAC. When asked to comment on the new resources page, Shelton had this to say “When I was going through my battle with mold and all of the h

4 Home Projects You Shouldn’t Do Yourself By  Nancy Clanton , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution We’re staying at home more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, and many people have noticed things around the house that need to be fixed or replaced. Some projects — painting walls, adding a backsplash — you can easily do yourself, but others should be left to professionals. Here are four projects and the reasons Roberta Pescow of Financial Fitness says you shouldn’t take them on. Roof replacement Working on the roof can be dangerous. You’ll have to climb a ladder while carrying heavy materials and navigating a steeply pitched surface. The risks, Pescow says, are: Severe injury or death: Roofing work is physically demanding because it involves climbing, bending, kneeling and heavy lifting, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roofers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations, as well as one of the highest rates of occupational fatalities

ATLANTA – Some people living in a southwest Atlanta apartment complex say they’re fed up with filthy living conditions. Felicia Morris has lived at the Forest Cove Apartment for nearly 20 years. She said she’s tried for years to find a fix to the problems at the complex. Morris said lately, the problems have become worse. “We’ve got empty apartments with trash, we’ve got grass growing high. We’ve got infestation mold ,” Morris said. She also said there are a cockroach and rodent problem as well. “Every time I open my door and go to my apartment, I have a calm space. But it’s sad that I feel like I’m locked up because I come outside and I see this,” said another resident. Morris said she’s tried contacting everything she can think of for help but her requests fall on deaf ears. “I’ve been working on this project almost 20 years now and I haven’t got it resolved. No one comes to do nothing. They need to board the units up,” Morris said. City Councilwoman Carla Smith said she’s