Mold Patrol Blog
Helpful articles that inform, explain and educate.
Basement Moisture
Basement moisture doesn’t always come from one obvious leak. Poor exterior drainage, plumbing problems, water-heater leaks, HVAC condensate lines, high humidity, and hidden water intrusion can all contribute – and…
Crawl Space Moisture
Crawl space moisture is easy to ignore because most homeowners rarely go underneath their homes. But excess humidity, exposed soil, damaged vapor barriers, plumbing leaks, HVAC issues, and poor moisture…
Why Mold Keeps Coming Back
If mold keeps coming back after cleaning or remediation, the visible growth usually isn’t the whole problem. Moisture, humidity, condensation, leaks, crawl space conditions, HVAC issues, or hidden water damage…
Why Some People React to Mold More Than Others
Why can two people live in the same mold-affected home while one feels congested, headachy, or uncomfortable and the other notices nothing? Mold Patrol co-owner Sean Brooks says reactions can…
Mycotoxins Explained
Mycotoxins are one of the most confusing parts of the mold conversation. They aren’t mold spores, and finding mold doesn’t automatically mean mycotoxins are present. Mold Patrol co-owner Sean Brooks…
Mold and Children
Finding mold in a home with children can be especially concerning, but symptoms alone can’t tell you whether mold is responsible. Mold Patrol co-owner Sean Brooks says parents commonly pay…
