by David Lonadier | Jan 26, 2024 | Car Mold Remediation
How Mold Grows on Inorganic Surfaces While mold cannot directly get nutrients from inorganic materials like concrete, glass, metal, or plastic, it can grow on these surfaces under certain conditions. If a microscopic layer of organic nutrient, such as dust layers...
by David Lonadier | Apr 14, 2023 | Car air quality, Car Mold Remediation
Car Air quality Air quality inside a car can be worse than outside due to several factors: Emissions from other vehicles: When you’re driving, your car’s air intake system can draw in exhaust fumes from other vehicles on the road, especially in heavy...
by David Lonadier | Apr 13, 2023 | Car air quality, Car Mold Remediation
Air Quality Index The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a numerical scale used to communicate the quality of the air to the public. It is measured by assessing the levels of specific air pollutants in the atmosphere, such as ground-level ozone, particulate matter, carbon...
by David Lonadier | Apr 13, 2023 | Car air quality, Car Mold Remediation
Volitile Organic Compounds Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of organic chemicals that can easily evaporate at room temperature. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and sometimes other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur. VOCs are found...
by David Lonadier | Apr 12, 2023 | Car Mold Remediation
Mold discolors surfaces because of the pigments produced by the mold as it grows and the enzymes it secretes to break down the organic material it feeds on. The discoloration is a result of several factors: Pigments: Mold comes in a variety of colors, such as green,...
by David Lonadier | Apr 10, 2023 | Car Mold Remediation
Stachybotrys black mold is a genus of molds, commonly known as “black mold” or “toxic black mold” due to the dark greenish-black color of some species. These molds are filamentous fungi that can produce mycotoxins, which can be harmful to...
