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      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

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      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

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      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

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      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

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      Are Mold Plates Helpful Testing Tools?

      7:21 pm

      Healthy Home

      Which is Better, the ERMI or the EMMA?

      10:42 pm

      Healthy Home

      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Healthy Home

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Healthy Home

      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

      12:15 am

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      When Your Home is STILL Making You Sick

      10:41 pm

      Cleaning Tips

      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

      Cleaning Tips

      My New “Normal” During COVID-19

      12:15 am

      Cleaning Tips

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

      Cleaning Tips

      Holiday Hacks for Moldies

      9:59 pm

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      Steps I Took to Heal My Body From…

      2:41 pm

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      Is Your Home a Safe Space?

      11:02 pm

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      Micro Balance EC3 Candles

      5:22 pm

      Products

      Carpet Removal for Mold-Sensitive Individuals

      10:40 pm

      Products

      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,…

      6:04 pm

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      Steps I Took to Heal My Body From…

      2:41 pm

      Personal Stories

      The Elephant in the Room

      4:12 am

      Personal Stories

      The Problems Caused by False Negative Mold Tests

      7:08 pm

      Personal Stories

      Get “Unstuck” From the Cycle of Inflammation and…

      5:08 pm

      Personal Stories

      Mold Colonization in Your Sinuses Could Be Holding…

      2:36 pm

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      Homemade Mold Wipes 2.0: New Formula, MORE Uses

      3:55 am

      Homemade Products

      A Natural Antifungal That Does it All: CitriDrops…

      3:36 am

      Homemade Products

      Dusting Tips for a Mold-Safe and Healthier Home

      5:43 am

      Homemade Products

      Allergy Relief with MicroBalance Health Products on Know…

      10:40 pm

      Homemade Products

      Antifungal Rosemary Coffee

      9:55 pm

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      Mold in My School: What Should I Do?

      5:23 am

      Mold in the News

      Mold In The News: Candida Auris

      5:34 pm

      Mold in the News

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

      5:30 pm

      Mold in the News

      Flood and Hurricane Mold Remediation Strategies

      9:35 pm

      Mold in the News

      How to Clean Concrete Pavers and Patios for…

      3:21 pm

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      Hope and Support for Mold Canaries

      8:29 pm

      Interviews

      My Interview With Indoor Air Quality Extraordinaire, Author,…

      6:04 pm

      Interviews

      Mold Research Study

      8:59 pm

      Interviews

      A Candid Chat With a Professional Mold Inspector

      4:17 pm

      Interviews

      The Immune-Boosting Benefits of Alkaline Structured Silver

      7:37 pm

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    The Return of the Drapes: Mold TAP Testing After EC3 Spray

    by Catherine 4:03 am

    As promised, I’m returning to my parent’s dining room silk drapes that I TAP tested for mold with the EC3 Mold Test Plates a few weeks back. If you want to read the whole original post, here it is. After I tested them, and found out that they had a higher mold count than I was comfortable with–they cultured 5 colonies, which, according to the reading key for the plates, means that the mold can present a moderate risk of inflammation for low sensitivity sufferers and a high risk of inflammation for severe sufferers–I wanted to treat them with the EC3 Mold spray. I wanted to see firsthand how quickly just spraying the drapes and doing absolutely nothing else would take the mold count down to an acceptable level. I wanted to not be me, crazy mold-cleaning lady, and instead, be the average Joe, who would just prefer to purchase a ready-to-use product, spray it, and then trust it to do its job.

    Sooooo…I had to really temper myself and hold myself back from spraying and steaming the dickens out of those drapes. I mixed myself some EC3 Mold spray, using the EC3 Mold Solution Concentrate and distilled water, per package instructions, sprayed the drapes once and made myself walk away.

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    Mold in the News: Stucco Defect to Watch For

    by Catherine 5:30 am
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    The article I’m linking to today is not necessarily groundbreaking information, but it is important to know about. The information it contains could actually help you to make a more…

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    Is Mold Inhalation the REAL Culprit Behind Your Chronic Sinusitis?

    by Catherine 4:00 am
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    Today I’m linking to the Sinusitis Wellness Blog to bring you an article authored by sinus expert, Dr. Donald P. Dennis. The article details 4 very simple, but important steps…

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    Remove Stubborn Mildew and Mold Stains from Grout

    by Catherine 1:18 am
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    So, I realize that I have written a previous post about this subject, but I thought it was worth addressing again, for when those stains are STUBBORN–as in, all caps…

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    How To Clean Mold From Drapes

    by Catherine 8:31 pm
    8:31 pm

    I am visiting my sister for a few weeks, and because I have started this blog and been experimenting with all of my anti-fungal solutions and potions, she had a…

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    DIY Mold Plate Testing: The Moment of Truth

    by Catherine 2:33 am
    2:33 am

    This is a follow-up post to my previous one about using the EC3 Mold Testing plates to doDIY mold testing on objects in your home, workplace or other living environments.…

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    Mold In The News: Pay-Outs for Mold In Front-Loading Washing Machines

    by Catherine 4:28 am
    4:28 am

    Well, this statement should come as no surprise: front-loading washing machines tend to have problems with mold. Haven’t we all either heard this assertion, known someone with a front loader…

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    DIY Mold Testing: A Simple Test Can Yield Valuable Information

    by Catherine 5:21 am
    5:21 am

    Knowing how to properly use the EC3 Mold Screening Test plates for TAP testing can quickly yield you and your family valuable information about the safety of your indoor environments.…

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    How Frequently Should You Clean Your Home for Mold?

    by Catherine 2:17 pm
    2:17 pm

    Today I’m sharing a link to the Sinusitis Wellness Blog. The article details how frequently you should be cleaning your home for mold–not just a normal cleaning, but a mold-specific…

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    Treat and Clean Upholstery for Mold and Other Allergens

    by Catherine 2:20 am
    2:20 am

    Upholstered furniture is beautiful, comfy and necessary for your home. The problem with fabric and microfiber upholstery is that it can harbor dust, mold and other allergens. The good news…

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I am not a doctor, medical professional, scientist, professional environmentalist, pathologist, toxicologist, herbalist or mold treatment specialist.  I am simply a mold victim who got through my own ordeal with great clinical advice and treatment from a doctor skilled in working with mold patients. I also bring hard-earned knowledge from my years of experience dealing with and remediating my home and body for mold successfully. My family members and I are now symptom free, and our home has tested mycotoxin-free of mold. As with any new products or health protocols, I advise you to seek out your own experts and doctors and to not solely base your recovery on ANY suggestion or method I write about in this blog. I take no responsibility legally or medically. 

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