Archive for March, 2011
If You Think Mold and Mildew Hibernate During The Winter, Think Again!
If You Think Mold and Mildew Hibernate During The Winter, Think Again.
Free Tips For Removing Winter Mold & Mildew Stains From the Makers of InstaGone
“The development of mold and mildew stains can actually be
intensified during the winter,” says InstaGone Consumer Products president Peter Chicarielli. “That’s because people tend to lock-down their houses to prevent cold air from coming in and heat from escaping. The reduced circulation of fresh air results in a higher concentration of airborne spores which in turn, can increase the likelihood of mold and mildew stains on ceilings, walls or other surfaces.”
Chicarielli adds that in a warm house, mold and mildew will continue to grow in areas such as basements, attics and crawl spaces. “Once the Christmas decorations are put away, emerging mold and mildew growth has a free, undisturbed ride until Memorial Day when the summer gear gets pulled out.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Prevent Air Bubbles and Bug Holes in Concrete When Casting Cement Stone Molds
After over nineteen years in the concrete stone mold business, some of our do-it-yourself stone, paver and tile making customers and homeowners using our moulds still have problems with air bubbles or bug holes in the cast concrete products they make. Almost one-hundred percent of the time, it’s because they don’t follow the simple, free instructions provided with each purchase. So here are the instructions and techniques again in the form of a Home Improvement DIY article.
Is a mold release really necessary when casting concrete? – We always suggest using a mold release of some kind, even when using rubber molds. Mold release will help prolong the life of concrete, cement, or plaster molds. Using a mold release will also make de-molding the stone, tile, pavers, or other items you are duplicating, an easier and faster chore. Read the rest of this entry »
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Mold Removal 101
Mold is one of life’s little inconveniences which can be potentially very harmful to people who come into contact with it. If you think you have mold growing in your home this article will help you identify what course of action to take. There is a lot of widespread confusion about the different varieties of the fungus which the following paragraphs wish to identify.
We’ve all heard horror stories about the horrifying affects mold can have on your health, whilst many funguses do pose a huge risk to people’s wellbeing you should bear in mind that other forms are relatively mild and present little risk. Pink mold is a perfect example of this; this fungus doesn’t do that much damage to humans and can be dealt with rather easily by you. Simply put on a pair of rubber gloves and fill a container of water with bleach, a cap full will more than suffice, any more and you risk permanently damaging the affected area. Most people like to apply this mixture in a spray bottle, this is certainly a good idea but by no means compulsory. Simply spray the bleach/water over the affected are and scrub away, this should kill the fungus and resolve your problem if you aren’t in fact only dealing with pink mold. Read the rest of this entry »