The Toxic Mold Podcast

In episode 243, Steve talks about HEPA vacuums and how they are beneficial to prevent toxic mold concerns. Steve also talks about mold spores in the carpets and how vacuuming can make things worse. Below is the author link for Steve on Amazon. Steve has five books available in paperback, Audible and eBook formats. https://tinyurl.com/SteveWorsleybooks

In episode 242, Steve talks about your daily habits that can lead to elevated humidity levels. Elevated humidity levels could lead to mold growth. Steve also talks about the importance of humidity gauges throughout the home.

In episode 241, Steve talks about radon gas. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking. You should have your radon tested every other year. The average radon should be below 4pCi/l to avoid cancer concerns. You can purchase the luft IAQ unit that Steve was talking about, below. Steve is an affiliate with Sun Radon, please use the link to purchase the unit. https://...

In episode 240, Steve will talk about some goals you can set to prevent toxic mold growth in your home. A few small tasks and/or tools can save you thousands in doctors bills and mold mitigation costs. Below is the link for our MOLD 101 digital package that Steve was talking about. https://www.cnccontractorservices.com/themold101bundle Happy New Year! I hope 2024 is your best year yet! We apprecia...

In episode 239, Steve will wrap up 2023 with the most common questions about toxic mold. We will talk about spraying mold with chemicals and DIY mold remediation. Steve talked about his free course on Udemy, IS TOXIC MOLD MAKING ME SICK? Below is a link for the course. https://www.udemy.com/course/is-toxic-mold-making-me-sick/ Start off the new year with a healthy home. Click on the link to book a...

In episode 238, Steve talks about mold and how it's the gift that keeps on giving. Mold is always a concern in your home. Minor moisture intrusion events shouldn't be ignored, because they will become major concerns! We have a very inexpensive digital package that can help you understand mold and it can be a wonderful tool for mold prevention. Click on the link to purchase your copy! https://www.c...

In episode 237, Steve will explain how to discover toxic mold. Steve will also explain how you can determine if you are experiencing mold toxicity. You must get a doctor and mold inspector involved if you want to detox properly from mold exposure. Have you taken our free course on Udemy? Steve has created a short course for those of you that aren't sure if it's actually mold that's making you sick...

In episode 236, Steve will talk about his concerns with mold exposure for the holiday season. We will discuss concerns with Christmas trees and traveling for Christmas. Below is a link for our email mailing list. We will not blow up your inbox. We typically send a bi-weekly informational email. https://www.cnccontractorservices.com/mold-investigation-checklist We are fortunate enough to be listed...

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! In episode 235, Steve talks about hiring the proper mold specialist. There are a lot of different certifications and associations that professionals can be associated with. At CNC Contractor Services, we follow strict mitigation standards. It's important to know what standards your mold specialist follows. You must hire a specialist that is certified...

In episode 234, Steve explains what an ozone machine is and how they can be used for mold mitigation. Steve and our crews use ozone machines as one part of the mold mitigation process. Keep in mind, there are many other steps and pieces of equipment involved with proper mitigation. An ozone machine by itself will not get rid of a mold infestation. Thanksgiving is on Thursday, I hope all of you hav...

In episode 233, Steve talks about the acceptable amounts of mold that you can be exposed to. Spoiler alert, there aren't set standards for acceptable mold levels. Mold exposure affects all of us differently. What can make me sick, might not make you sick. Steve has created an online course on Udemy that is free. The course is called IS TOXIC MOLD MAKING ME SICK? Click on the link to enroll in the...

In episode 232, Steve talks about the importance of proper ventilation in a home. Poor ventilation can quickly lead to elevated humidity levels. Elevated humidity levels can contribute to viable mold growth in a home. Steve talks about a Luft monitor that monitors the radon, tVOC, eCO2, temperature, humidity and air pressure. If you'd like to purchase a Luft air quality monitor, please click on th...

In episode 231, Steve explains how you can identify toxic mold infestations in your home. He will explain the difference between viable mold growth and non-viable mold growth. Toxic mold isn't always black in color!

In episode 230, Steve talks about the difference between air scrubbing techniques versus negative air purposes. Both methods can be utilized with the same machine but serve different purposes. Negative air is utilized while removing moldy materials. Air scrubbing is utilized to clean the air after the mold has been removed. Below is a link for our MOLD 101 Digital bundle. https://www.cnccontractor...

In episode 229, Steve will talk about his concerns with those that believe an air test by itself will detect toxic mold. Air testing by itself isn't an accurate measurement of the air quality inside a home. Mold spores have different consistencies. Some molds are heavier and stickier than other mold types. Stachybotrys is a heavier mold type so it isn't always picked up in an air test. Below is a...

In episode 228, Steve explains how to avoid a money pit when purchasing a home. We cover topics like home inspections and mold inspections. Steve explains what types of testing should be performed to avoid toxic mold in a home. Steve has five books available on Amazon. All of his books are available in eBook, paperback and audible formats. Click on the link to purchase one of his books. https://ti...

In episode 227, Steve talks about the connection between toxic mold growth and window wells. We will explain what you should be looking for when it comes to defective window wells. Below is a link to our digital package MOLD 101. Educate yourself about mold and download our educational packet. https://www.cnccontractorservices.com/themold101bundle

In episode 226, Steve will talk about the importance of functional rain gutters. Gutters are an important component to proper grading and drainage around your home. Defective rain gutters can lead to structural settling and viable mold growth. Below is a link to book a consultation or VPA (Virtual Property Assessment). https://www.cnccontractorservices.com/consulting

In episode 225, Steve talks about forcing mold mitigation if you can verify the mold infestation is toxic (Stachybotrys) mold? Steve also talks about the steps taken when toxic mold mitigation is performed. Below is a link for Steve's free course on Udemy. https://www.udemy.com/course/is-toxic-mold-making-me-sick/

In episode 224, Steve talks about your local health department and what they can do about toxic mold in your workplace, school or home. We explain how you can get the public health department involved with your mold concerns.

In episode 223, Steve will go over the 2023 Fall Checklist. It's crucial to perform routine inspections to maintain a healthy home. We will walk you through a short checklist to perform a proper inspection. Below is a link to book a consultation with Steve. https://www.cnccontractorservices.com/consulting

In episode 222, Steve will talk about common myths when it comes to mold. Can you kill mold with bleach? Isn't mold naturally present, so it can't be harmful, right? We will answer all those questions in this episode. Below is a link to purchase Steve's books on Amazon. https://tinyurl.com/SteveWorsleybooks

In episode 221, Steve talks about the difference between air testing and other methods of testing. Mold testing shouldn't be air testing by itself. We talk about the pros and cons to the various testing methods.

In episode 220, Steve talks about renters who have encountered mold. Who pays for the mold inspection and testing? Can you force the landlord to fix mold problems? We will answer all of those questions in this podcast episode. Please do us a favor and follow us on our Facebook page. We would love new subscribers and interactions on social media! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063589029...

In episode 219, Steve talks about your HVAC systems and how they could be making you sick. It's important to have your HVAC system inspected by a qualified technician yearly. Routine maintenance could save you thousands of dollars in repairs. It's also very important to change your HVAC filters routinely. 3 months is the longest I would go without changing the filters. Make sure you replace the fi...