Black Mold is a scary word when it comes to your space. If you have mold in the interior of your home, basement or crawlspace you should be concerned.

Mold is naturally in our environment. Normally, it's not harmful. But when in the home or office, you should always take certain precautions.

For large amounts of mold, this is something left to the experts due to health concerns. When you see mold on the outside on surfaces you should hire a professional to see if mold is in the walls or is a bigger deal than it appears to the untrained eye.
Some mold can be easily cleaned up yourself, but heavy contamination is another story. 
Mold can be dangerous.. When you see it in your home or office, make sure you protect your family.

This is just a friendly consumer message from your certified mold inspection and remediation company
​Mold & Mildew Solutions.
908 13th St N. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-252-9506
www.alabamamold.com
moldmildewsolutions@gmail.com
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World Lung Cancer Day
August 1, 2019

Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for nearly one in four deaths from cancer each year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor Environments Division is focused on two important causes of lung cancer that may be present in indoor air: radon and secondhand smoke.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to EPA estimates. Overall, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking). Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year, and approximately 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked. The only way to know how much radon may be present in your indoor air is to test for it. (We can test that for you.)

The third-leading cause of lung cancer is secondhand smoke, which is estimated to be responsible for more than 7,300 lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the United States every year. Exposure to secondhand smoke also can have serious consequences for the health of children, including the triggering of asthma attacks.
-from the EPA website

We at Mold and Mildew Solutions are dedicated to maintaining your healthy Indoor Air environment. Give us a call if you have any concerns about what your are breathing. 205-252-9506____ www.Alabamamold.com

Would you believe it?!
What started as a simple family owned business on an ordinary day in June 1984, is 35 years already! When Lee Ramey (the father) started Ramey Cleaning with only $8, a bucket and a squeegee, the mission was simple – we are going to help families in Birmingham maintain a cleaner healthier household through textiles cleaning and restoration.
Today, Ramey Cleaning Ind d/b/a To the Rescue! has become a household name that delivers premium cleaning and restoration solutions. It is truly no wonder that we have made it into the hearts of many families in Birmingham.
Over the decades, we have stayed true to this mission, and chosen the safest and most effective methods that help deliver the results our clients couldn’t have gotten anywhere else. Over the years we have keep an eye on the latest trends and seen which work and which don’t. Sometimes the old fashion way is still the best.
You know all those “impossible” carpet and rug issues? The ones that are usually “irresolvable” and permanent? We many times have the answer! What else would you expect from a company that is always at the cutting edge of the cleaning and restoration industry?
We are that dedicated.
Plus, we have the goods to back this up. All our technicians receive continual training, and most are IICRC Certified. But, even with our expertise, we are committed to continuing education. We never stop learning.
Now Mike Ramey (the son), ((with Candace’s (the daughter) support)), is  carrying on the traditions as a family owned company, we treat all our clients as family. Our staff, most of which have been with us for years, all respect your privacy and your property. We are always careful to keep your precious home pristine, and  in top condition health-wise.
Whether you are calling us for your carpet cleaning, rug cleaning, upholstery and furniture cleaning, or water and flood damage, mold removal, air purifiers, etc., you can be assured that all the products we use have been researched, specific for the task, and EPA registered.
If you find all these mind-blowing, wait until you find out that our prices are reasonable and actually  the best deal for the level of quality that is delivered. Why wouldn’t it be? We aren’t just a cleaning and restoration business. We are family, and we want to say THANK YOU for being part of this modest endeavor.
Avail yourself of the many various services we can provide, since you already trust us, it only makes sense. As customers age, we find that we are working for several generations in the same family. As some move out of our area, we find that occasionally we need more people to know about our great service. So, we are only saying, that if you have a friend, or co-worker that needs our specialized, personalized, friendly services we provide, Don’t Keep Us a Secret!
To the next 35 years!
The Ramey’s
To the Rescue! 205-252-5326

Mysterious Mustiness
 
It’s easy to know where musty or moldy odors are coming from after you have suffered from a water damage, which happens from a broken pipe, overflowing toilet or flooding from rainwater, left the laundry in the washer over a vacation to mention a few.
 
But what do you do when you notice a mysterious “musty” odor in your home? Nothing is broken. There was no big storm. The sump pump is chugging away like normal.
 
Mysterious musty odors can be caused by a variety of situations. Figuring out where they are coming from and remediating them is the challenge.
 
What are some common causes?
 
Crawlspaces- The earth was evaporating moisture up through the ground where your house now sits for millions-billions of years. So, look what you have done… you set your home where the moisture is still wanting to come up! Your foundation has in effect made a funnel that now directs that moisture into your home.  If the water intrusion is minimal, you might not even know it is happening, until your nose knows… detecting that mysterious musty odor. We offer free Crawlspace estimates.
 
Leaky drains are another cause of musty odors. If the leak is very slow, water can drip, drip, drip… and over time cause damage under sinks. You don’t notice it because it’s hidden, and the amount of water is contained in a small area. But you start to notice the smell, that mysterious mustiness that you are determined to eradicate. We offer reasonably priced Moisture Inspections,
 
Severe condensation on windows is easy to see but often homeowners don’t appreciate the damage potential. This odor-causing issue is caused by excessive moisture in the home, especially in the winter when windows draw the moisture onto cold surfaces. The moisture itself isn’t the problem. The problem is when the moisture moves down into the window sills and any natural woodwork or even wall interiors get wet and create that mysterious musty odor.
 
What can you do? Do an inspection. Look at all areas in your home that water can intrude or accumulate. One aid we provide is a book That Lee wrote called “Mold (does not have to be) a Scary Subject” Go to www.freemoldbook.com   for your digital copy, or available on Amazon.
 If you cannot figure it out, Call Us. We  have the equipment to do it right, with moisture meters and special cameras that detect moisture. Be smart. Give us a call. 205-252-9506

 ​How Dangerous is Mold in Your Home?

Everyone wants the safest, healthiest home environment for their families. You would do anything to protect your loved ones from exposure to any substance that could cause them harm.
 
One of those feared substances is “mold” and with what you have seen in the news in recent years, exposure to harmful or “toxic” mold has affected the health of countless people — folks just like you.
 
This brings up the all-important question: Just exactly how dangerous is mold in homes?
 
That’s a tricky question, because there are many types of mold and mold is virtually everywhere. There is probably a little bit in your basement right now. Your shoes when you came home yesterday no doubt brought in a few mold spores. Mold spores can be in breathable space and travel in the air.
 
When you step outside, you are surrounded by mold. There’s nothing you can do about that. The main concern is usually what’s in the home, not outside, although if you are sensitive to mold you should avoid all damp areas that could promote mold growth, inside and out.
 
Some people are affected by even the smallest amounts of mold. They may have nasal issues, watery eyes, coughing and other physical reactions. A smaller segment of the population are very sensitive to exposure to mold, having severe reactions that can be life threatening. Others aren’t affected at all, and can be around and/or exposure to all types of molds with no apparent sensitivities.
 
The CDC has plenty of information for those concerned with mold in homes. One of the issues they raise is keeping moisture out of homes. “Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding,” according to the CDC government website.
 
The issue is twofold if mold is growing in your home. You must clean it up or have it cleaned up, and you must fix the moisture problem. You can do your research on how to fix the problem, but the best solution is, no doubt, getting expert advice from your professional water damage restoration contractor or mold removal or remediation company. Keep your family safe. Call the experts. 205-252-9506 Mold & Mildew Solutions 

HOW TO DETECT BLACK MOLD SMELL EARLY IN YOUR HOME
Black molds love hiding in dark places, away from natural light. This may also be a preservative habit because, not only do they thrive in dark places, they thrive especially more because they are hidden from us. If we can’t see them, can we at least smell them?
Yes, we can!
The first thing to note about the smell is its musty and somewhat earthy tone. It can be a bit choking, as you will feel a level of tightening in your nose when you move near it and accidentally inhale the smell. Sometimes, it may lead to difficulty in breathing, especially when you are exposed to it for a long period of time.
To describe this smell better, it is the smell that greets you when you enter a building that has been waterlogged for a long while. It is also the odor you perceive when you enter an old building that has been long exposed to the rain.
Taking it back into your home, it will be the dank smell you get when furniture upholstery has been wet for a while. It is an indication that mold may have started growing from the inside, feeding on the moldy material. It is anything but fresh.
Speaking about freshness, do you remember the experience you have when you inhale that somewhat earthy smell when you opened your grandma’s old trunk suddenly?
One more example would be the smell you inhale when some food have been left uneaten for a while, exposed to the elements. When you see it, you’ll see mold already growing on it. All these are pointers to the growth of mold in your home.
Because of how black mold loves to grow in dark and hidden places, it can be hard to the pinpoint where exactly in the house the black mold is, just by looking around. A lot of people therefore try following their nose wherever it leads them.
This can be really dangerous, though. When you try searching for the areas where black mold has affected in your home, you are exposing yourself to the risk of breathing too much of it, or worse, even inhaling the dangerous mold spores that are airborne, since they are too small to be seen by just the naked eyes.
Beyond inhaling the mold spores, you also risk getting irritations of the eyes and skin as you scout for the black mold smell. This is due largely to the fact that, since you can smell it, it is because there are a good amount of the mold spores in the air. The longer you expose yourself to them, the more the effect you experience.
It gets worse if you are asthmatic or have a high sensitivity to allergies like this. The safest thing to do is to leave the detection to the professionals who can bring in their equipment to conduct a thorough scanning, which will help you find out the cause of the mold growth, fix it, and prevent it from returning.
At Mold and Mildew Solutions LLC, we believe we are in part what we inhale. That is why we are dedicated to keeping your home safe from black mold and its spores. We will love to work with you in keeping your home mold-free.
 
Contact us today at:
 
Mold and Mildew Solutions LLC
205-252-9506
www.alabamamold.com
 

                                    
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lee R Ramey,
Mold and Mildew Solutions

 
Phone: Lee Ramey  205-252-9506 
Email: lrramey@gmail.com
Local Companies help Hurricane Michael Victims
Emphasizing Safety and Proper Clean-up of Unhealthy Homes 

[Birmingham Al, November 16,2018—] Starting today through the end of 2018, companies Mold and Mildew Solutions and To the Rescue are donating 5% of all proceeds to help with clean-up in the Panhandle area after hurricane Michael.
They are focusing on helping those unfortunate victims clean and sanitize their homes, especially those without insurance or without enough insurance. Since the long-term health of the homeowners and their children can be impacted by improper, or insufficient cleaning and sanitizing, they feel this is one way to make a big impact on the future of the area.
As you may know, the Ramey family and all his crew have volunteered for decades in disaster relief zones. “Here is our opportunity to show that we actually live our principles and convictions and help those we don’t know whom may in dire need of assistance,” says Lee Ramey, A 30-year veteran of cleaning and remediation. “I also have seen victims become victims twice when unscrupulous, uninformed contractors or even well-meaning volunteers do inadequate clean-up procedures, which left  them in a house that makes them sick or worse un-livable if the mold is hidden by painted over the walls or wet or moist cavities of the house.”
Not only are physical supplies being shipped, but also advice and free education, of proper use of personal protection equipment known as PPE. These are dispensed free of charge for volunteers going to the coast.
There’s no use for people with willing hearts to go down there and get themselves hurt, hurt others, do a poor job, or worse, making them no good for anybody else or their family when they get back home. This is why they are here emphasizing safety and personal protection, as well as helping them realize what can be saved, what cannot be saved, and what are the most efficient methods for restoration in a primitive scenario (no electricity, limited water, etc.)
If you or anybody you know in that area needs some education on how to clean up after flood damage, or has water in the house, resulting in water damage and/or mold, please visit the following web pages to learn more.
www.alabamamold.com and www.freemoldbook.com
 For further information, contact Lee R Ramey, CIE, AMRT,MCT,MRT- Mold and Mildew Solutions- 205-252-9506