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Top 12 mold types in California
Mold can be found in homes all over the world, and the specific types of mold that are most common can vary depending on the region and...
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joshleviton
- Jan 7
- 3 min
Everything to know about mold
Life Cycle Mold is a type of fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. Mold reproduces by releasing spores,...
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joshleviton
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
More Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspection cost? The cost of testing ultimately depends on how many samples we are collecting. The inspection is $375...
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joshleviton
- Mar 19, 2020
- 5 min
False Positives & False Negatives
How do we know if we are getting a false positive or false negative? Time to put on our forensic scientist hats and explain.
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Josh Leviton
- Jun 16, 2019
- 3 min
Why isn't mold taken more seriously?
When it comes to mold there are three types of people in the world. There are the people who think it is a serious problem and the people...
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Joshua Leviton
- Apr 30, 2019
- 4 min
5 things to know about the mold around your windows or on your general items.
A large portion of my clients call because they see “black mold” around their indoor windows. Though this is mold there are a few things...
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Joshua Leviton
- Apr 19, 2019
- 5 min
Cleaning mold 101: The aftermath
One of the most difficult parts about having mold growth in your home is what comes after removal. How sensitive you are to mold will...
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Joshua Leviton
- Feb 8, 2019
- 4 min
Why certifications basically mean nothing.
I myself am quite confident that I am a very good mold inspector, but the only thing I can be completely certain of is that I don’t have...
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Joshua Leviton
- Nov 30, 2018
- 3 min
Home DIY mold test kit Vs. Professional air sampling
Are you wondering about whether professional mold testing is much different than DIY mold test kits? I myself am a mold inspector and I...
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Joshua Leviton
- Sep 11, 2018
- 2 min
Mycotoxins - When removing mold is not enough.
There are a number of clients I have had over the years that have been having and still continue to have pretty sever symptoms due to...
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Joshua Leviton
- Aug 7, 2018
- 1 min
What to do when you notice water damage or mold growth.
Don't know where to start when you notice water damage or mold growth. This video describes the steps and suggestions to take care of the...
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Joshua Leviton
- Jun 7, 2018
- 5 min
How to save your money and your sanity from bad mold remediation companies.
There have been a few cases recently where clients of mine have been getting taken advantage of by remediation companies and this is my...
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Joshua Leviton
- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Treat The Source Conference
If you are having any types of health issues and can't quite figure out how to feel better consider coming to the "treat the source"...
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joshleviton
- Jan 30, 2018
- 2 min
What comes first, the water intrusion or the mold?
What comes first, the water intrusion or the mold? There is a baseline of mold in the air at all times and therefore mold technically...
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Josh Leviton
- Dec 6, 2017
- 2 min
Stop bad contractors from creating mold problems and then making them worse.
Be extremely careful when hiring a contractor. I am starting to believe that 90% of contractors belong on that show to catch a...
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Joshua Leviton
- Jul 23, 2017
- 3 min
How to know when you need a mold inspection.
Here are some examples of when a mold inspection would be appropriate. When there is any type of leak or water damage that has occurred...
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Joshua Leviton
- Jun 6, 2017
- 1 min
Easy ways to be sure your mold inspector is honest and ethical!
When searching for an inspection or remediation company, be very wary of companies offering "free" or "low cost" inspect
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