026: Preventing & Getting Rid of Mold In Your Home: What You Need to Know with Brian Karr of the Mold Masterclass

Getting rid of mold in your home is a serious task that needs to be done correctly to see results. Have you found mold in your home or apartment and aren’t sure what to do? Are you confused about what a proper remediation plan looks like?  Want to know how to best prevent mold growth so you have a safe and healthy home? If so, today's episode is for you. Brian Karr, a mold inspection and environmental consultant, is back on the show to talk about getting rid of mold and maintaining a safe home. Brian and I recorded an episode a few weeks ago about testing for mold in your home. I had so many follow-up questions for him that I knew I had to bring him back!  This week we're going over all things related to dealing with mold exposure. We talk about how renters should approach a moldy situation, what a proper remediation plan looks like, the biggest mistakes people make when remediating their home and so much more. Episode Highlights:  5:32 The top 3 prevention actions for reducing mold in your home 9:58 What the ideal level of humidity in your home should be 13:22 What to keep and throw away when getting rid of mold 19:21 How to clean furniture that was in a moldy environment 22:54 What a proper remediation plan looks like 27:32 Brian’s take on mold sprays and the #1 thing you should never touch at a hotel 33:55 Do air purifiers actually work? 35:20 What to do if you’re exposed to mold and you are a renter 42:18 The biggest mistakes people make when remediating  47:50 The best way to test an HVAC system 49:42 Debunking whether all molds are toxic  53:07 How to tell if a home is moldy 1:00:11 Get in touch with Brian Karr Links and Resources:  Brian’s Website Mold Finder’s Method (course) Brian on Instagram Mold Finder’s Radio Mold Masterclass (course) Envirobiomics Ermi Test Podcast 021: The Right Way to Test for Mold In Your Home with Brian Karr Guest Bio: Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He helps them to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues. Brian has become a go-to mold & biotoxin resource for many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 3,000 hypersensitive individuals nationwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better. Brian is the co-founder of We Inspect, a national indoor environmental assessment company specializing in mold and biotoxin detection and management for hypersensitive individuals. He is also the creator of Mold Masterclass a digital training program developed for hypersensitive individuals and the doctors who treat them. The program teaches its students how to identify and remove mold and mycotoxins from their homes so they can get healthy again. Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.