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Ten Things You Should Know About Mold

1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.

2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.

3. If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.

4. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.

5. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by:
a. venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside;
b. using air conditioners and de-humidifiers;
c. increasing ventilation;
d. and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.

6. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

7. Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.

8. Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.

9. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).

10. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
 

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RADON

EPA Recommends:

• If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon.
• For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested.
• Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
• Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk, and in many cases, may be reduced. 
  

  
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  STRUCTURAL NARCOTICS 
  
  CONTAMINATION

  
   
  The problem is so extensive that larger cities such as Denver and Salt Lake City are working on legislation which would require that every home sold be tested for methamphetamine contamination.
   
  If your home was the site of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, you could be at risk of exposure to drug pollution from dangerous toxic chemicals, even after cleaning up the lab. "Meth" targets the brain and central nervous system. Even if you have never used meth, you could develop symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Health hazards linked to meth include brain damage, cancer, damage to the liver and kidneys, birth defects, and miscarriages.
   
  A King County (WA) Public Health study reports, "...small amounts of contaminants can remain on floors, walls, counters, carpets, furniture, sinks, drains and ventilation systems. Exposure to even small amounts ... can pose serious health risks." (Read the full study.)
   
  Areas of manufacturing – or even extreme drug use - may cause serious health problems to subsequent residents, even if they have never used drugs. Drug pollution does not dissipate with time; it must be identified and cleaned. Methamphetamine can often be cleaned in a manner that is both thorough and cost effective. No laws prevent a property owner from cleaning drug pollution unless the premises are used for commercial purposes.
   
  Meth labs have been discovered in all types of neighborhoods, social classes and age groups. Manufacturers have ranged in age from teenagers to grandparents.
   
  Our certified laboratory utilizes a scientific technology known as Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS); this is the same technology being used in airports to safeguard our lives against explosives. The lab is a member of the Better Business Bureau.
   
  Meth Lab Exposure: Health Risks
  Illegal meth production is a highly explosive process that releases toxic chemical air contaminates, such as phosphine, hydrochloric acid, and vaporized methaphetamine.
  After a meth "cook" has finished producing meth, residual chemical toxins contaminate all internal surfaces, the ventilation system, waste drains, and of course, the individuals living in the dwelling.
  Police estimate that for each pound of meth produced, there are 5 pounds of hazardous waste.
   
  Methamphetamine manufacturing is a growing a problem, and some law enforcement agencies claim it is unstoppable.
    Methamphetamine residue does not dissipate with time. It must be cleaned up, to insure personal health and safety.
    Most meth residue can be cleaned up with everyday household cleaning products.
    Until a former methamphetamine lab site is cleaned up, no one should rent, purchase, or occupy the property.