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Mold Management in the Home

by Jackie Lebouitz
October 30, 2024

Mold Detection Molds are a type of fungi that are nearly invisible to the naked eye...until that is, they begin to "fruit." While this "fruit" is about as far from an apple as you can get, it does serve the same purpose in helping the fungus ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Black Mold, Concern, Danger, Flooding, Growth, Health, Indoor Air Quality, Intrusion, Leaks, Mold, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Sustain, Storm, Water

Cleaning Mold After the Storms

by Cindi Hetz
October 22, 2024

Pinellas County is now in the recovery process after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mold growth results from the intake of water into the home. This infographic can help you start the cleaning process after the storms. Remember that ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Hurricane Cleanup, Mold

Mold Cleanup Post-Storm

by Shari Bresin
October 11, 2018

If your home had any kind of water damage from the storm, then there is a good chance that your house has a mold problem, as indicated by any musty odor or finding discolorations on different surfaces. It is important to take care of the mold ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Clean Up, Hurricane Michael, Mold, Water

Sealing Air Leakage

by Yilin
November 14, 2017

Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs. Caulking and weather-stripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management
Tags: Air, Caulk, Cooling, Drafts, Efficiency, Efficient, Heating, Home, Leakage, Mold, Weather-strip, Weatherstrip

Guidelines after the Hurricane: Recovery

by Shari Bresin
September 6, 2017

Out of the four emergency phases, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery, the recovery phase can take the longest. If you left your home during the hurricane, it is understandable to feel eager to return home, but it might be best ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Batteries, Cleanup, Disaster, Emergency, Food, Gas, Gear, Hurricane, Mold, Pets, Safety, Shelter, Water

UF Expert: Tropical Storm Fay Leaves Mold Worries Behind

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 25, 2008

By: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Source: James Kimbrough - jamesk@ufl.edu, (352) 392-2158 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- You can't tell a storm's spit by its punch, the old maxim goes. Florida is used to stronger weather systems than August's tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
Tags: James Kimbrough, Mold

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