Re: NY State mold link and mold tests?

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Jsverdlove@... wrote:

> I used to have tons of saved mold links but have had to vacate many

> times recently and now don't have access to my computer...

>

> Wondering if anyone has the NY State Mold Remediation link handy

>

> as well as:

>

> links to or brand suggestions for reputable mold test kits (i know

> they're not good for what we need, but this is for a non-sensitive

> friend who doesn't want/need to get an inspector in at this point)

>

> finally - any good ideas for getting mold out of grout in a tub?

> staying in a good place but there's a lot of mold in shower

> crevices...no chemicals (I have mcs)!

>

> if possible, i'd be grateful for replies directly to my email at

> jsverdlove@...

>

These are the heavy hitters I use for Information and Links

http://www.healthyschools.org/documents/USDeptofEducationStudy.pdf

N.Y.C. Dep't Health: Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in

Indoor Environments

http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.html

Institute of Medicine: “Damp Indoor Spaces and Health†Aug. 2004

www.nap.edu/books/0309091934/html/

ACGIH: Bioaerosols Assessment and Control " The ultimae criterion for the

adequacy of abatement efforts for treating biological contamination is the

ability fo people to cocupy or re-occupy the space without health

complains or physical discomfort "

http://www.acgih.org/store/ProductDetail.cfm?id=349

EPA FAct Sheet on Mold:

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/images/moldfactsheet.pdf

Dr. Shoemaker: http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/

If you live or work in a building with water leaks, musty smells or

visible mold growth, you need to read MOLD WARRIORS.

http://www.moldwarriors.com/ “I want to thank you for delivering expert

testimony on toxic mold at the Capitol hearing and press conference. You

were successful showing Members the serious health impacts from toxic

mold. . . Again, thank you for your brilliant and cogent testimony in the

Congress.†- Conyers, Member of Congress, Sept. 22, 2004.

“Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health

Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors†University of

Connecticut Health Center, Division of Occupational and Environmental

Medicine, Center for Indoor Environments and heath, under direction of the

E.P.A. Sept. 2004 http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf

California Air Resources Board: (Assembly Bill 1173, Keeley, 2002)

“Indoor Air Pollution in California†Feb. 2005Healthy Schools

Assessment Tools: EPA http://www.epa.gov/schools/

A Summary of Findings on adverse effects of indoor environments on

students’ health, academic performance and attendance. US Department of

Education.

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[Guest guest]

Jill,

Can you tolerate vinegar? I've found vinegar to kill mold in areas you are

mentioning.

A few posts ago Jeff Mays recommended vaporizer machines for cleaning, not

steam cleaners but vaporizers.

Here is what he posted but it was in reference to dust mites. However the

machines say they kill mold also:

" Getting rid of live HDM is a snap. Just treat with steam vapor (this is NOT

steam cleaning, with water). Jiffy, Fogacci, De Longhi all make steam vapor

machines (SVMs). For a decent SVM you have to spend $300-$400; it's not

worth spending over $1,000 that some companies charge, and as far as I know,

no one rents them.There are smaller, less expensive machines, but I do not

know if they have enough power.(If you are really strapped, I suppose you

could use a steam iron for thinner cushions.) "

----- Original Message -----

From: <Jsverdlove@...>

> finally - any good ideas for getting mold out of grout in a tub? staying

> in a good place but there's a lot of mold in shower crevices...no

> chemicals (I have mcs)!

>

> if possible, i'd be grateful for replies directly to my email at

> jsverdlove@...

>

> thanks!

> Jill