Mold Matters
Tackling mold illness and sick building syndrome and the effects it has on the human body. Mike and Jeremy, with a combined 25 years of experience in the industry offer hope and insight to millions who suffer throughout the world.
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Episodes
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
(2:20) The ISS has mold issues!
(3:25) How does mold grow without oxygen?
(5:30) Mold found behind clothing wrack
(6:20) Impossible to sterilize
(7:35) Background info
(10:30) low gravity environments
(11:35) Really an ideal place for mold to grow
(12:10) Mold hates fresh moving air
(12:35) Similar to crawl spaces
(14:50) Gravity in space
(17:50) We wrap our houses too tight. They can't breathe.
(19:15) Could space radiation make mold growth worse?
(20:40) Consensus: Even if mold runs out of oxygen, it can stay in dormancy for a long period of time.
(22:30) Not just contaminated with mold
(23:35) 2011 - mold on Japanese model fan
(24:10) 2016 - ISSS Air-duct mold problem
(25:45) You cannot spot treat mold
(26:57) Story - Mike's sister in Germany
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
(3:35) About tile and grout
(4:40) Caulk is still pourris and can absorb water.
(6:30) The danger of cracked caulk
(7:10) Steps to fix icky caulk
(7:50) Scrape your caulk
(9:42) Differences between grout and caulk
(10:10) Rules of thumb
(13:25) Caulk tricks
(15:50) Are Jeremy's cold showers giving him caulk problems?
(17:25) Are mold resistant caulks good or bad?
(19:48) You still have to clean your caulk
(20:00) Bio film in your gut
(21:25) Key take aways
(24:15) Mike's Story
(25:39) Bloopers/outtakes
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
(2:20) What does AI know about mold?
(4:52) AI is a nice resource, but it doesn't know everything.
(5:05) Key point 1: No great evidence
(7:45) Story - The Nay Sayer
(8:40) The difference between dead and dormant mold
(10:20) Truly dead mold isn't even mold anymore
(11:50) myth busting doctors using dead mold
(13:35) Key point 2: No studies on either side
(15:25) We denature mold
(16:12) Key point 3
(17:00) Mike story #2 - kid
(19:15) Does tearing out the mold kill it?
(20:50) You are never going to have a completely mold free home
(21:02) Key point 4: Anecdotal reports
(22:40) Active and passive mold
(23:25) Key point 5
(24:42) Mike story 3: mock disaster
(26:20) Cannot spot treat mold
(26:45) Whole home needs treatment
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
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(2:00) Intro
(5:30) Question 1: "Is it too late for me?"
(7:00) in "Denial"
(7:23) Question 2: Hepa Vacuums
-Hepa vacuums are nothing special
(10:05) Conclusion, just invest in an expensive vacuum.
(10:50) Question 3: "Currently using Shockwave. What's a safer, less toxic option"
(14:30) Question 4: Afternoon fatigue
(18:20) Question 5: Hotel mold
(27:58) Question 6: "Should I continue using ozone for my health"
(26:30) If you're in ozone all the time, you are not going to feel good or get better.
(30:30) Call us with nay questions you may have! We're more than happy to help.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
(1:35) How much mold is growing before you even see it
(3:30) Micro-toxins from air and food
(5:25) Ductless exhaust fans
(6:00) Mike finds ductless fan while painting
(7:00) Ductless fans are worthless
(8:10) Mike's designated #1 bathroom only
(10:50) It's not easy to install a fan
(12:11) Fans are critically important in the home
(15:05) Don't let "ductless" tempt you
(16:40) Contractors( are trying to push ductless fans
(17:13) Meth is drawn to the range fans
(18:00) Summary: Don't let anyone try to talk you into a ductless fan
(18:50) Negative and positive pressure
(19:30) Keep as many ducts in your house as you can
(20:40) This is the time to really open up your house in Spring
(20:50) Mold loves stagnant air and hates moving, fresh air