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Straight answers about mold from the inspectors and technicians at Garden State Mold Pros. Learn how to recognize mold, what causes it, how testing and remediation work and how to keep your New Jersey home dry.
Does Bleach Kill Mold? What Actually Works
Bleach is the first thing most people reach for. Here is why it only works on hard surfaces and what to do about mold on drywall and wood.
Common Types of Household Mold and Where They Grow
Black, green, white or pink: a plain-English guide to the mold species most often found in homes, and why color alone tells you very little.
Mold Exposure Symptoms: Signs Your Home Is Affecting Your Health
Stuffy nose that clears up when you leave the house? Here are the most common symptoms linked to indoor mold and who is most at risk.
The 9 Most Common Causes of Mold in New Jersey Homes
Mold always comes back to moisture. These are the nine sources we find most often during inspections across Monmouth and Ocean County.
How to Identify Mold in Your Home: A Room-by-Room Checklist
Is that spot mold, dirt or soot? How to recognize mold by look and smell, plus a room-by-room list of places to check.
15 Practical Tips to Prevent Mold in Your Home
Mold prevention is moisture control. Fifteen practical habits and small upgrades that keep mold out of basements, bathrooms and attics.
How to Choose a Mold Remediation Company: Credentials, Red Flags and Questions
Credentials to check, red flags to avoid and the questions to ask before you let anyone open a wall in your home.
The Principles of Mold Remediation: How Professional Mold Removal Works
Containment, source removal, HEPA cleaning and clearance: the five principles behind every professional mold remediation project.
How to Read Mold Test Results: Air Samples, Spore Counts and What's Normal
Spores per cubic meter, outdoor controls and indicator species: how to read a mold lab report without panicking.
Buying or Selling a House With Mold in New Jersey
Mold shows up on home inspection reports constantly. How buyers and sellers can handle it without losing the deal.
Renting a House With Mold in NJ: What Tenants and Landlords Should Know
Who is responsible for mold in a rental, what tenants should document and how landlords can fix it fast and properly.
What to Do After a Flood: A 48-Hour Plan to Prevent Mold
The first two days after a flood decide whether you face a drying job or a mold job. A step-by-step plan for homeowners.