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The Mold In Your Home Could Be Killing You

Something important that you need to realize is that not all molds are toxic in nature. There are such things as cosmetic molds that do not pose any real threat to human beings or pets, such as Ceratocystis.

This is blue stain mold or blue rot and is nowhere near the same thing as Stachybotrys atra, the frightening toxic black mold, seen on the news. Ceratocystis does not rot the wood, is not harmful to human beings, and does not spread.

The following is a simple guide on how to remove this cosmetic mold from smooth wooden surfaces. If some of the wood framing in your home has been contaminated by Ceratocystis mold, then it can be possible to clean these and remove the mold contamination in some cases.

If the contaminated wood is located on the exterior, you can use more violent methods of cleanup such as power-washing or sandblasting, but this is not recommended for use indoors. Spreading mold spores and debris throughout the house is a problem when these powered methods are used inside the house.

The best thing for removing surface mold from framing lumber is to use a sponge that has been wet with a mixture of water and borax laundry detergent. This is not to produce a completely particle-free wooden surface, but only to remove all of the surface mold. Do not use a sponge in one area and then use the same sponge in another, because of the risks of cross-contamination. Five tablespoons of trisodium phosphate mixed in a gallon of water can be used to clean up mold stains after any loose particles have been removed.

Sanding mold off of a surface is an option as long as the mold is a cosmetic one and the initial cause of the mold's growth has been removed. High humidity indoors or leaks inside the house can restart this growth, so make sure that these issues have been resolved before attempting to sand away a cosmetic mold. A spraying method may be better than a sanding method of removal for large areas.

Before you treat the areas you have cleaned any further, the surface needs to be completely dry and the cause of the mold growth removed, in the case that the mold was not on the lumber at the time of construction.

Mold-resistant varnishes are available and have some advantages and disadvantages. Something good about sealants is that using them after a remediation project can immobilize the particles left inside some hard to reach cracks and crevices in the wood and stop them from re-growing and they will most likely reduce how much moisture the wood absorbs in the future. These sealants and sprays are never to be used as a substitute for thoroughly removing the mold, however.

About the Author

Jim Corkern is a writer and promoter of
Ft. Lauderdale Water Damage Restoration and
Miami water Damage Restoration Which are Certified IICRC Water damage and mold remediation contractors.

2008 Sea Ray 250 SLX - 2 Questions?

ok, my dad bought one of those ^^^ (I love it so much), its got a 496 mag in it with side pipes, we are shocked however with the terrible gas mileage, i calculated it out and we get about 3 miles to the gallon. Are there any known ways to get better gas mileage? Also, we are trying to think of a name for it, My dad owns a masonry business and our old boat was called (Sandblaster). We are empty in ideas, any help would be appreciatted.
we can get it to be on plane at 2800 rpm if you stick the trim and trim tabs just right, i think its 2800, not sure though. But Sandblaster original was a major piece of crappo for us, a 199something 190 Sea Ray, Fuel Pump ceased up all the time. We just sold our 1999 232 islander 455 Mag, and i cried about it. but the 496 and sidepipes makes it sound mean.

Man she's one nice boat, sure to be STYLIN' in that.

Jam on a super-charger and watch the fuel gauge beg for more.

Greedy Granite
Rock Hard
Stoned Blue

Come on man, with the amount of money the Old Boy spent on that rig just call it Deep Pockets. lol

To get better fuel mileage you could just chop off 4Cly's, or better yet don't leave the landing.

http://www.yachtsee.com/home/index.php

http://www.clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9375

P.S. No more bragin' please.