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      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

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      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

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      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

      7:21 pm

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      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

      Healthy Home

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

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      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

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      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

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      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

      12:15 am

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      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

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      Holiday Hacks for Moldies

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      Micro Balance EC3 Candles

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      Carpet Removal for Mold-Sensitive Individuals

      10:40 pm

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      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

      7:37 pm

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      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

      7:21 pm

      Mold Prevention

      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

      Mold Prevention

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Mold Prevention

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Mold Prevention

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

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      The Elephant in the Room

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      The Problems Caused by False Negative Mold Tests

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      Get “Unstuck” From the Cycle of Inflammation and…

      5:08 pm

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      Mold Colonization in Your Sinuses Could Be Holding…

      2:36 pm

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      3:55 am

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      A Natural Antifungal That Does it All: CitriDrops…

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      Dusting Tips for a Mold-Safe and Healthier Home

      5:43 am

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      Allergy Relief with MicroBalance Health Products on Know…

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      Antifungal Rosemary Coffee

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      Mold in My School: What Should I Do?

      5:23 am

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      Mold In The News: Candida Auris

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      Mold in the News: Is There a Mold-Virus…

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      Flood and Hurricane Mold Remediation Strategies

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      How to Clean Concrete Pavers and Patios for…

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      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

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      Mold Research Study

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      A Candid Chat With a Professional Mold Inspector

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      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

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    DIY Mold Removal For “Dry Clean-ONLY” Clothing

    by Catherine 4:58 pm

    Lately, I have been experimenting with techniques to remove mold and mold spores from “dry clean only” clothing items. These items of clothing are often the more expensive pieces—dress slacks, cocktail dresses, wool coats, blouses, suits, etc.—so, it is only natural that people are less willing to part with them, even when they have been exposed to mold.  Now that I practice a form of mold avoidance, where I clean my home and my things regularly for mold to prevent exposure and maintain health, I needed a way to clean these clothing items without damaging them. I will say, though, that when my family went through getting out of the toxic home that made us all so sick, we basically threw out everything and started over. I did not want anything from that toxic home in my life anymore.

    It has been my personal experience that when your body takes a prolonged hit, especially from a particularly toxic mold, like Stachybotrys chartarum, the “things” in your life that also took a hit can continue affecting your health, even when cleaned and even when in a clean environment. It is almost as if your threshold to that particular mold is non-existent. (Note: Toxic load is a known phenomena, either through a big exposure or a gradual one.  There HERE is a chart that describes it.) In my experience, I just reacted immediately and on a large scale. Thus, it was not worth it to me to chance it. That being said, the clothing items I am talking about here are ones that are exposed to mold in everyday life, or during travel, or in the store before you even bring them home.

    Just as I was getting into my research and experimentation, I got a serendipitous email from the same reader who wrote in about cleaning some chairs for mold a few months back. She is a naturopath by profession and knows a lot about mold illness, so she is obviously ahead of the curve when it comes to knowledge and awareness of environmental toxins. As you will see in her email, she recognizes her susceptibility to mold reactions, and lessens her exposure by thinking ahead and testing items before bringing them into her home.

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    Is Your Toilet Leaking? 7 Ways to Locate This Sneaky Source of Indoor Mold and Bacteria

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    One often overlooked and easily fixed source of water leaks inside your home is your toilet. I thought I’d address this sneaky source of indoor mold and bacteria, because a…

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    Help! I Think My Workplace is Making Me Sick! What Should I Do If I Suspect Mold at Work?

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    Today, I want to address a touchy subject: Mold in the Workplace. I have considered writing about this very subject numerous times, but didn’t know exactly which angle to take,…

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    Molekule: The New Guard of Air Purification

    by Catherine 6:53 pm
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    Sleek, modern, and standing only 23″ tall, the Molekule air purification unit may look similar other air purifiers; however, it isn’t anything like the competition.  To accompany the “unobtrusive” design…

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    How to Spot a Potential Mold Problem in Your HVAC System

    by Catherine 6:59 pm
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    HVAC units are often the most overlooked sources of mold and mycotoxins in a home. They are also the most challenging for mold sufferers, because they distribute (literally by blowing)…

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    Help! My Car is Making me Sick! Car-Buying Tips for the Mold-Sensitive

    by Catherine 11:28 pm
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    (If you have ever wondered about car-buying tips for mold-sensitive individuals, this post is for you.) Today, I want to share another reader Q & A to help anyone who…

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    Mold in Your Sinus Can Cause Neurological Symptoms: Watch This Clip From Know the Cause

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    Why is inhaling mold in your indoor environment for a prolonged amount of time so dangerous? Well, for one, your sinus sits right in front of your brain, and provides…

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    Can Knowing More About Mold Help Houston to Recover?

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    In the aftermath of hurricane Harvey’s devastation, we are all saddened for the city and people of Houston, and wondering how in the world we can help. And, with Irma…

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    Top 5 Ways to Prevent Tracking Mold, Dirt and Bacteria Into Your Home

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    Because I posted the “White Towel Test” a few weeks ago, I wanted to revisit the topic for those who would like to prevent the mold, dirt, and bacteria that…

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    How Much Mold Is REALLY Being Tracked Into Your Home? The White Towel Test, Take #2

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    Hi, guys. Today I want to address a reader’s comment about “The White Towel Test.” She didn’t feel the post addressed how much mold was REALLY being tracked into her…

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