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Stachybotrys. Known as "black mold," can produce mycotoxins. So what?

Home inspectors are taught to observe and report on organic fungal matter, but not to remediate it. We can do tests to show a homeowner - "Look, You got some!" but somebody else has to get rid of it. TSO & I fight that in our humid summer, no differently than any other climate or geographical area. We have encountered a really feisty bunch of it in our shower that defies common household remedies, even Zep. A few weeks ago, I thought Zep was going to work. Nope. A woman TSO used to work with is now with a company in Newton NC north of us and their mad chemist CEO has created a line of products that they guarantee will fight and eliminate the black mold. Another that seals the grout to prevent future growth. I just mixed a batch of the cleaner and sprayed it on stubborn, impenetrable mold and the mold disappeared in minutes. Totally gone, not just bleached (bleach, I was taught, doesn't work on mold). Got mold? Try this stuff. (no, I'm not a SuperStratum commission rep)
Posted: 06/28/2026 at 10:58 AM ET

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Stachybotrys. Known as "black mold," can produce mycotoxins. So what?
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 10:58 AM ET
When my son was in the barracks of Camp Lejeune there were told to spray...
Happy Dog 06/28/26 08:06 PM ET
So you got the powder in the red and white package? The link has several
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 11:11 AM ET
DOT extra strength mold stains removal 32oz kit
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 11:34 AM ET
Apparently, I can't use it on my travertine. But I'm liking it for window
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 12:04 PM ET
I just read through the data sheet on this stuff and didn't see any mention
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 01:01 PM ET
I did the google AI thing.**
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 03:00 PM ET
I sent the company a message and asked them if their
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 04:04 PM ET
I asked if that exact product (it "lit up" with a link) was safe on traver-
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 04:44 PM ET
There are quite a few similar products. We dealt with mold extensively in
Stork 06/28/26 04:08 PM ET
At the risk of sounding equally amazed, I have the same reaction
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 04:16 PM ET
The radon became a problem when the houses started to become "air tight"
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 04:48 PM ET
This is COrrect.
HOKIE 06/28/26 07:40 PM ET
Show me where radon touched you, Missy.**
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 05:07 PM ET
Asbestos and lead paint were more recent items remediation firms would
Stork 06/28/26 04:22 PM ET
I love the fact that asbestos was put in popcorn ceilings at certain times.
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 04:51 PM ET
I have popcorn circa 1985 in a rental
HOKIE 06/28/26 07:45 PM ET
I think it was asbestos in the popcorn was banned in the late 70's, but
Coach McGuirk 06/28/26 08:19 PM ET
Known killers, however. **
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 04:39 PM ET
We have reg'lur 55+ community tile. Snappy, zippy clean now. Stuff works
PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 12:53 PM ET
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PhotoHokieNC 06/28/26 11:18 AM ET