by Purespace Staff | Oct 5, 2015 | General
Something that comes up a lot with my clients is personal protective equipment (PPE). It isn’t rare that I am asked to go through my estimates line by line so that the homeowner knows exactly what they are getting, and what is covered on their upcoming job. I see... by Purespace Staff | Sep 27, 2015 | General, Mold
In the previous post we were talking about what kind of house mold situation may or may not be harmful to you and your family. I briefly mentioned attics. Here in the Northwest, mold in attics is a real issue for homeowners. There are numerous reasons why, and I will... by Purespace Staff | Sep 27, 2015 | General, Mold
OK, well, maybe it is, but the truth is that if your house mold were killing you, you would be vastly in the minority. “But wait, aren’t you supposed to be in the business of promoting the fear of mold, given that you get rid of mold for a living?” It’s a good... by Purespace Staff | Sep 27, 2015 | General, Mold
So let’s start from the beginning. What is mold, what causes mold growth, where do we find it, and what is molds purpose? There are four elements you need for mold growth. First, you need moisture. Everyone (seemingly) knows that you can’t have mold growth without... by Purespace Staff | Sep 27, 2015 | General, Mold
There is so much misinformation about mold today, or mold myths, if you will. “Black mold is bad,” “bleach or Kilz is an effective treatment for mold,” and one of my personal favorites, “I don’t have mold, but I do have some mildew.” Whaaaa? So let’s debunk a few...
by Purespace Staff | Sep 26, 2015 | General, Mold
You read that correctly. Bleach is not an effective mold remediation solution. “Can’t I just clean it with bleach?” is probably the question posed to me most often when acting in the capacity of ‘mold expert.’ The short answer is unequivocally ‘NO!’ But let’s unpack...
