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About the Author

Daniel Stih (danielstih.com) is a Board-certified ACAC Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) and Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), aerospace engineer, Senior iOS Developer, and the author of 12 books. For more than 25 years, he has investigated…

About the Author:

Daniel Stih (danielstih.com) is a board-certified ACAC Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) and Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), aerospace engineer, Senior iOS Developer, and the author of 12 books. For more than 25 years, he has investigated…

When people suspect mold in their home, their first instinct is often to “get it tested.” Some choose the quick, cheap, or get it done approach. Unfortunately, most mold tests on the market and so-called mold inspectors provide inaccurate results. …

By Daniel Stih

If you’ve discovered mold in your home, one question instantly rises to the surface: How do I get rid of it—permanently?

Unfortunately, the mold remediation industry is filled with confusion, outdated guidelines, and—far too often—expensive mistakes. After…

Introduction

Mold, mildew, and fungus refer to the same thing. If something gets wet and stays wet, mold will grow. The average time a material must be wet for mold to grow varies. A minimum of two to three days…

The following is an updated version of a document I created years ago: Mold Remediation, the Contractor’s Responsibilities, and Post-Remediation Verification Testing. I created it for home owners and remediation companies to help them understand the procedure and logic for…

Abstract 

This article explores a question:

What if some people being treated for mold-related illness really are sick—and the treatments really are helping—but mold isn't always the reason they're sick?

Some of the biological changes doctors associate with mold-related illness…

About the Author

Daniel Stih (danielstih.com) is an aerospace engineer, senior iOS software engineer, first-ascent mountaineer, and author of 12 books. For more than 20 years, he has investigated complex problems spanning environmental health, engineering, technology, and human…

Article Overview & Expert Credentials

• Author & Expert: Daniel Stih (Board-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant [CIEC/CMC], Aerospace Engineer, and Author of Healthy Living Spaces)
• Core Objective: Deconstructing the mathematical limits, historical research data, and clinical misinterpretations behind DNA-based Environmental Relative…

If mold is actually growing on a book, discard it. If the book stayed dry, and was only exposed to airborne mold spores and dust, it can be cleaned. Here's how.

Mold on Books — Should You Be Worried? 

Books…

Shower mold can be unsightly. It isn’t always a health threat. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to inspect and test a shower for mold, what’s typically vs cosmetic, and what might need further investigation. The goal is…

Finding mold in your apartment or rental home can feel like a nightmare. Your health might be affected, your belongings are at risk, and on top of that, you now have to deal with your landlord, property manager, or maintenance…