3 Reasons to Avoid DIY Mold Removal
DIY projects provide useful “life-hacks” and advice for property owners. But when it comes to mold and mildew removal, DIY tutorials can threaten the safety of you, your loved ones and your Las Vegas home. Mold and mildew feeds on moisture and humidity. If there is a water leak or damp spot in your home […]
Control Mold By Controlling Indoor Humidity
Household mold is a constant threat– the spores are always present and only need moisture and a food source to take hold. The best approach to preventing mold before it becomes a problem is simple: moisture control. You can’t mold-proof your home, but you can make it mold-resistant. Identify problem areas in your home and […]
Spot Mold Faster: 4 Signs That Might Indicate Mold
Mold is an awful thing to find growing inside your commercial property. Commercial spaces are typically larger buildings with a lot of area for mold to spread to, which means a bigger, and more expensive job to clean up and repair. If you have not yet discovered a mold issue in your building, here are 4 […]
A Healthy, Humidified Home
Even in warm Las Vegas, our homes need heat in the winter. But furnaces fill your home not only with warmth but also with dry winter air. The absence of moisture can aggravate asthma, dust allergies, and even cause nosebleeds for some people. Most people notice their skin, hands, and scalp getting dry in the […]
Identifying, Testing and Removing Household Mold
Mildew and mold both are both tiny organisms — neither animal or plant. They are members of fungal hyphae, the fungi kingdom which includes mushrooms, yeast, and other “decay organisms.” Both thrive in moist, warm areas like food in the pantry, your shower floor, or behind damp wallpaper. Mildew is a surface fungus that can […]
Year-Round Mold Prevention
The hottest part of the year in Las Vegas is finally winding down. Who’s thankful?! Our friends who come to visit from elsewhere in the U.S. describe Vegas in the summer like opening an oven door in your face. And while we are probably used to it by now, it’s certain most of us are […]
Water Damage and Mold in Las Vegas
Moisture of any kind is bad enough, but when a flood attacks the home or a plumbing disaster occurs, always contact a Certified Water Restoration Technician in Las Vegas, Nevada to get rid of the problem. The reason to always contact a certified technician is because moisture gives pathogens areas to grow. Even within 48 […]
Get the 411 on Mold
At ERX in Las Vegas we have seen our fair share of mold over the past few decades. We have encountered molds that can cause your allergies to flare up and we have come face to face with toxic molds that can cause serious health problems. There are over 100,000 different types of mold that […]
Mold in Your Las Vegas Basement
The basement can be molds best friend. Why? Because there are numerous sources of moisture found in the basement. Basements get little to no ventilation or sunlight. Any water issues that happen usually take a lot of time to dry out. To make things worse, once mold begins to grow in the basement it’s likely […]
