The Toxic Mold Podcast

Oct 30 2024 284 ep. 19 mins 24
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A podcast designed to educate homeowners about toxic mold in your home- what it is, the health challenges it can cause, and how to take care of the health of your home and family by preventing toxic mold.

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EP 282: Toxic Mold Flood Cuts

Oct 30 2024 14 mins  
In episode 282, Steve talks about the importance of flood cuts after a moisture intrusion event and during the mold remediation process. It's crucial to perform the proper flood cuts to assess and inspect the areas behind the wall coverings. Steve talks about the importance of consultations when it comes to your IAQ. You can book a consultation with Steve, copy and paste the link

EP 281: Toxic Mold Inspector vs Home Inspector

Oct 22 2024 17 mins  
In episode 281, Steve talks about home inspectors versus a mold inspector. There are great home inspectors out there, but do they have the equipment and expertise to perform a proper mold inspection and testing? We will talk about the importance of a proper IEP to perform your mold inspection. It's important to have a mold inspector that has the knowledge to interpret your lab re

EP 280: New Homes and Toxic Mold

Oct 14 2024 19 mins  
In episode 280, Steve talks about buying a new home to avoid toxic mold exposure. Buying a new home doesn't always mean you'll remove yourself from mold exposure. We will address things like VOCs and the hidden dangers of new construction. Steve talks about all his books that are available on Amazon. Copy and paste the link to purchase one of Steve's books. https://tinyurl.com/S

EP 279: Understanding Toxic Mold Testing

Oct 07 2024 15 mins  
In episode 279, Steve talks about the lab reports for mold testing. There are many different types of tests and understanding the results can be very difficult without an IEP. We will talk about the different types of tests available. We talk about an EMMA test for DIY testing and how we think it's better than an ERMI. You can purchase an EMMA test on our website and Steve will a

EP 278: Toxic Mold and Your Habits

Sep 30 2024 15 mins  
In episode 278, Steve talks about people's habits and how they can lead to mold exposure and mold sickness. Is your teenager showering without the exhaust fan? Do you make a mess all over your countertop when you wash dishes? We will talk about things you can do to prevent mold concerns in your home. We appreciate all of our listeners. Be sure to check out all of our services on o

EP 277: The Limitations of Black Mold Inspections

Sep 23 2024 28 mins  
In episode 277, Steve talks about mold inspections and how complex they can be. Inspections are very important but they don't always answer all of your questions. An inspection is only a snapshot for the time the inspector is in the home. Do you have some concerns with your home or do you want to come up with an action plan to make sure you're living in a healthy home? Be sure to

EP 276: Is Testing Necessary When You See Toxic Mold?

Sep 16 2024 23 mins  
In episode 276, Steve talks about testing when you see visible mold. Do you need to test if remediation is the next step? Yes, you need a few baseline tests. You don't have to spend thousands in testing but you need a few air tests, at a minimum. Steve talks about our digital bundles we have available on our website. Below is the link for our Mold 101 bundle. Our bundles are pack

EP 275: Toxic Mold, Mycotoxins and Your Personal Belongings

Sep 09 2024 25 mins  
In episode 275, Steve talks about your personal belongings when you're doing toxic mold removal in your home. Although every situation is unique, you don't have to throw everything away. We will talk about the things you can keep and what must go. Steve talked about the importance of consultations and how helpful they can be. Below is a link for our consultation packages that you

EP 274: 2024 Fall Checklist

Sep 02 2024 26 mins  
In episode 274, Steve goes over our 2024 Fall Checklist. It's much more than a checklist, it's an inspection! We will address things around your home that can lead to mold and mycotoxin concerns. Steve talks about the luft IAQ monitor. The luft will monitor six different things: radon, humidity, temperature, eCO2, tVOCs and air pressure. The luft is a wonderful piece of equipment

EP 273: Are Toxic Molds Always Releasing Mycotoxins?

Aug 26 2024 24 mins  
In episode 273, Steve tackles the complex subject of mycotoxins. Where do mycotoxins come from? Mycotoxins are produced and released by toxigenic mold species in your home. Once the mycotoxins have been released, they can end up anywhere in the home. Do you want to learn more about mycotoxins or mold? Steve has written five books, which can be purchased on Amazon. We have also cr