Perhaps the most common product for killing mold is bleach. It is inexpensive and easily accessible, but there are more effective and convenient methods. Bleach works fine for nonporous surfaces, such as tile or bathtubs. For anything else, however, there is a real chance that bleach will leave the roots of the mold intact. If…
Did you know radon can contaminate your drinking water? Luckily, this only affects a small number of people, and there are easy ways to treat the problem Radon and Ground Water Radon gas can dissolve and infiltrate well water or water from other underground sources. Drinking this water can cause stomach cancer. The radon gas…
If you find yourself tasked with cleaning a moldy surface, you have a few options that are likely already in your home. The simplest option is a mixture of detergent and warm water. This will not kill the mold, but it can completely remove it from nonporous surfaces. If your goal is to kill the…
Don’t let people who have experienced radon issues perpetuate the myth that home radon tests are a pain. This is one of the myths about radon you can debunk by yourself pretty easily. There are preliminary radon tests you can buy that only cost $15 and take between two and seven days to conduct. After…
Don’t worry about mold, avoid it. Did you know that there are plenty of things you can do in order to help prevent any chance of mold becoming a problem? Your house isn’t just a building, it’s a home, so here are several ways to keep worry-free. Take good care of your home with regular…
