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Austin Air HealthMate Air Purifier The Austin Air Healthmate is recomended for Mold control. The Healthmate's medical grade HEPA filter will remove mold spores from your air.

The filter seal is very tight so mold spores cannot pass around the HEPA filter. This is often a problem with inexpensive air purifiers.

The 15 lb. activated carbon filter will remove mycotoxin ( Ariborn toxic chemicals produced by Mold).

Every minute, over 250 cubic feet of air passes through 15 pounds of Activated Carbon and over 60 square feet of True Medical Grade HEPA.

Please note: For MOLD applications we recommend the Healthmate be used in a room no larger than 800 square feet with a 9 foot ceiling.

The Healthmate will clean this volume of air twice in one hour on the highest speed.

Austin Air suggests a 1,500 sq ft coverage, but this is for Normal household environemnts WITHOUT MOLD.

Although the Austin Air Healthmate removes mold spores and mycotoxin please consider having the source of the mold removed. It may be a good idea to have a Mold Remediation Company provide you with an analysis and quote.

Please call us at 800-868-0964 with questions.

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School Police Officer Retires Due to Mold-Related Illness

2006-06-13

SRO to retire on disability

HAMPTON —- Officer Tom Linane, who was the school resource officer at Hampton Academy, will be retiring from the Hampton Police Department on disability.

The 18-year veteran has been on sick leave since 2005 after he was exposed to toxic mold that was growing in his office at the school.

“It’s been a tough 18 months,” Linane said. “I’m doing a lot better than I was. I have great doctors that are taking care of me and I’m doing OK.”

Town Manager James Barrington confirmed Linane’s request to retire on disability was approved by the state.
Linane said he didn’t want to comment on the injuries he suffered but it was related to the mold that was found in his office at the school.

In 2004, Linane and other employees began complaining about being sick and began to think the root of their illnesses might have to do with the building where he works.

Those concerns prompted school officials to hire Desmarais Environmental Inc., to conduct an indoor air quality test on the school after Linane was placed on medical leave.

The company’s report confirmed the employee suspicions after they identified three areas of concern: temperature, carbon dioxide levels and molds that have since been taken care of by the School Department.

While the mold was mostly found in two unoccupied areas in the building, two types of mold, aspergillus versicolor and stachybotrys, were identified in Linane’s office.

Stachybotrys can produce toxins that can be responsible for cold and flu symptoms and tremors.

Aspergillus versicolor can produce toxins that can cause diarrhea and upset stomach, eye, nose and throat irritation, respiratory irritation, headaches and fatigue.

According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged exposure to both molds can cause chronic fatigue, loss of balance, irritability, memory loss and difficulty speaking.

“If it took me getting sick, to clean up that building for the kids, then I’m OK with it,” Linane said.

Linane was a patrol officer when he was appointed as the first school resource officer at Hampton Academy in 1999.

“It was a tough change,” Linane said. “It was a completely different ball game because you had to build relationships with the students and gain their trust. You had to get out of the mentality of working the street and moving onto the next incident.”

And while it was a change, it was a job that he grew to love and excel at.

Hampton Police Jamie Sullivan said Linane had a tremendous impact on the students.

“He just had an amazing connection with the kids,” Sullivan said. “There was a number of instances where parents or students would come up to me and tell me just what an outstanding job he was doing. His connection with the kids went far beyond police work and is what the SRO program is all about.”

Linane said one of the secrets to his success with the kids was that he made himself always available.

“I gave out my cell phone number and was available 24 hours a day,” Linane said. “I never turned down a kid who needed help. “

The job also taught him a lot about talking with his own children.

“To be honest with you, I learned more from the kids than they did from me,” Linane said. “It was a great experience and I made a lot of friendships along the way.”

Linane said the only positive thing to come out of what happened to him is he learned how fragile life is.

Source: The Hampton Union
Author: Patrick Cronin

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Black Mold - Symptoms It Can Cause and The Best Remedies by Magssno

Black mold - often referred to as toxic mold or mildew is an increasingly common problem in many homes and buildings. When the correct conditions are in place these being - a surface which contains moisture which may be due to high humidity levels or dampness and the correct temperature this fungi will germinate and grow in abundance. In appearance it looks almost "furry" however, it can also be described as looking "powdery"

Just like any living organism the mold needs food and moisture to survive and this is when the the black mold may begin to cause symptoms of ill health in humans. The symptoms are triggered by something known as VOCs - Volatile Organic Compounds. The mold produces these VOCs as it feeds on the surface on which it is growing and begins to break it down in order to get the nourishment it needs to flourish.

Anyone exposed to high levels of these VOC's can experience any of a number of symptoms attributed to the black mold growth some of which can be very serious indeed.

Listed below are some of the most common symptoms of black mold induced illness:

1. Respiratory problems

2. coughs

3. Nausea

4. Rashes on the skin

5. Loss of memory

6. Dizziness

7. Problems with blood pressure

8. Asthma

9. Urinary tract infection

10. Damage to the lungs

11. Allergies - itchy or running nose, eyes etc.

12. Difficulty concentrating

This list shows just some of the illnesses where the symptoms can be attributed to exposure to black mold.

It goes without saying that should you find yourself suffering from any of these symptoms you should get medical advise immediately. However the best way to ease or eradicate your symptoms caused by black mold is to eradicate the mold itself from your home for good.

As I have said before black mold needs moisture to grow and the moisture within our homes can be caused by one of two things high humidity or dampness or a combination of both. In both instances you need to take action immediately.

High humidity is caused by excess moisture in the atmosphere. The number one cause of elevated humidity levels in a building is quite simply lack of ventilation. As we go about our daily tasks we generate moisture and steam for example when cooking, bathing, perhaps using a tumble dryer to dry clothing, or hanging wet clothing to dry around heaters - the list is endless. The problem is without enough ventilation the moisture in the atmosphere builds because it has no escape, then as the temperature cools moisture begins to settle on cold surfaces as water droplets this is condensation. The wet surfaces such as window frames, walls etc. are then prime targets for the germination of black mold spores.

Dampness is usually caused by an underlying problem with water leakage. Poor property maintenance can lead to water seeping in through roofs, into basements, through cracks in walls or from leaking pipes. A constant drip will over time cause a huge amount of damage and the damp or wet surfaces create ideal growing conditions for black mold. Remember different species of mold will grow under different conditions.

The first step to getting rid of back mold and the symptoms of ill health it can cause is to identify the actual cause of the problem.

If your problem is due high humidity levels it is relatively easy to sort out. Simply open a few windows! This is the simplest and cheapest solution but maybe not the best one in the middle of winter. However there are other relatively cheap alternatives, for example:-

1. Install extractor fans in your kitchen and bathroom which are directly vented to the outside of the building - NOT into attic space or basements, do that and you will have BIG problems in the future. These will remove steam caused by cooking and bathing. Remember to keep kitchen and bathroom doors closed to prevent the moisture travelling throughout the house.

2. If you use a tumble dryer this too should have a vent to the outside of the building. These pieces of equipment produce huge amounts of steam so by doing this alone you will cut the humidity levels greatly.

3. Try not to dry wet clothing in the house - where possible hang it outside to dry. If you must dry it inside hang it in an unheated room, open a window and keep the door closed.

4. Dehumidifiers are a great tool in solving this problem. They may be a bit expensive to buy but where you have an ongoing problem they are well worth the one off expense. A dehumidifier will draw the air in through a vent remove the moisture and blow the dry air back out and you empty the container of water! Obviously this is a very simplified description of how it works but believe me it does work! The cost running one of these units may be another concern, the truth is they are really not that costly particularly if you purchase a model which has a humidistat fitted. This means it will switch itself on and off as required rather than running constantly. Another point to consider is that dry air is far easier to heat than moist air so you should be able to cut down on your winter heating bill!

If the cause of your black mold is dampness, the solution may not be as simple and you may have to spend fairly large amounts of money to remedy the problem.

1. The first thing to do is to establish why you have damp areas in the first place - if necessary use a professional builder or plumber to assess the situation and have the necessary work carried out on the building. You cannot begin to eradicate the black mold and the symptoms of ill health it causes until repairs are completed.

2. If the damage is extensive it may be necessary to replace wood, plaster, carpets etc. If this is not the case the next step is to dry the area out remember - remove the moisture and the black mold cannot grow or spread. Opening windows in good weather will do the job as will the use of heaters. A dehumidifier is once again the ideal piece of kit. For large areas you can hire large industrial dehumidifiers. These will do the job much faster than heaters or open windows and many models have the added advantage of having air filters which should help remove any mold spores from the atmosphere

The Black Mold Clean Up;-

The task of cleaning any signs of black mold need not be an expensive one. However, you want it to be a non toxic one.

There are many natural ways to clean black mold from good old soap and water and elbow grease to solutions of tea tree oil or grapefruit seed oil. However there is a commercial mold cleaning kit which removes black mold quickly and easily and prevents its return. The kit contains two solutions the first is MOLDERIZER. This product is 100% organic so there are no harsh, toxic chemicals. It is safe to use on virtually any surface from walls and wood to carpets and rugs and will cause no harm to children or pets. The second solution in the mold cleaning kit is called SAFE SHIELD. When applied after cleaning with Molderizer it will act as a barrier and will protect the surface and prevent mold growing in the same area again.

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