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PureHealth Mold Inspections: company profile

PureHealth describes room-by-room mold assessments, moisture investigation, targeted sampling, written reports and a follow-up consultation. Confirm local availability, inspector credentials, pricing and inspection scope before booking.

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Citation: PureHealth Mold Inspections (company website; self-reported services) - https://www.purehealthmold.com/

Positive-unlabelled machine learning flags recorded damp and mould risk across 65,214 UK social housing dwellings

An open-access UK study applies positive-unlabelled machine learning to 65,214 social housing dwellings to prioritise damp and mould risk where most homes lack recorded complaints, achieving PU-AUC 0.776 with heating/fuel systems and household context as key predictors - a method landlords and regulators could use to target inspections and repairs.

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Source publication date: 2026-10-22

Citation: Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-73866-0

NIOSH study quantifies asthma and respiratory symptom prevalence ratios tied to dampness and mold scores in 50 schools

A NIOSH-led peer-reviewed study in Environmental Pollution analyzes 6,492 room-level dampness/mold scores from 50 schools using the NIOSH DMAT tool, providing a quantified prevalence-ratio framework linking higher dampness and mold scores to asthma, respiratory, and systemic symptoms among school staff - a tool for prioritizing remediation in schools and public buildings.

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Source publication date: 2026-10-22

Citation: Environmental Pollution (Elsevier, via PubMed) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42913774/

Responding to Indoor Mold Concerns: A Resource for Environmental Public Health Professionals (NEHA, 2026)

NEHA publishes comprehensive guide for environmental public health professionals on responding to indoor mold concerns. CDC/HHS-funded ($300K). Covers assessment, consultation, and communication across homes, schools, workplaces, and disaster recovery. Key recommendations: humidity 30-50%, dry water-damaged materials within 24-48 hrs, PPE with N95 respirators, professional remediation for more than 10 sq ft mold. Citation: Gerding, Bare, and Dyjack (2026).

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Source publication date: 2026-10-01

Citation: National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - https://neha-prod.rsmusstaging.com/air-quality

Cold atmospheric plasma decontamination of indoor mold

Peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports tests cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) as a supplementary decontamination method for indoor mold on building materials (gypsum plasterboard, wood fiberboard). Three fungal species tested (Aspergillus brasiliensis, Cladosporium halotolerans, Fusarium solani). CAP inactivation effectiveness depends on species, substrate, and mycelial coverage at treatment time. Proof-of-concept only - not a standalone remediation protocol. Received 12 June 2026, accepted 8 September 2026, published 29 September 2026.

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Source publication date: 2026-09-29

Citation: Scientific Reports (Nature) - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-71205-x

Responding to Indoor Mold Concerns Guide

NEHA guide (Oct 2025) for EPH professionals responding to indoor mold. Key recommendations: repair moisture sources, maintain 30-50% humidity, dry materials within 24-48 hrs, discard porous materials wet beyond 48 hrs, use N95 respirators, contact remediation contractor for areas >10 sq ft. References NIOSH, EPA, CDC, FEMA, WHO.

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Source publication date: 2025-10-01

Citation: National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - https://pubs.neha.org/indoor-mold-concerns

FAQ: Is damage from mold covered? | FEMA

FEMA FAQ (last updated April 15, 2025) describes two forms of assistance for mold after disasters: (1) Home Repair funds for cleanup/removal/remediation of disaster-caused mold, available when FEMA verifies the home is uninhabitable due to the disaster-caused mold; (2) Clean and Sanitize Assistance, available in certain disasters for homes with minor damage that can still be lived in safely, providing limited funds to prevent mold growth. National Flood Insurance Program policies do not cover mold damage. Eligibility is conditional on disaster declaration and individual assessment; this FAQ does not state that applications are open for any specific disaster.

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Source publication date: 2025-04-15

Citation: Federal Emergency Management Agency - https://www.fema.gov/node/damage-mold-covered

Mold Clean Up Guidelines and Recommendations | CDC

CDC mold cleanup guidance advises: do not clean mold if you have allergies, immune suppression, or chronic respiratory disease; wear at least a NIOSH N95 respirator plus gloves and goggles; never mix bleach with ammonia; use no more than 1 cup bleach per gallon of water; immunocompromised individuals should not stay in moldy homes during cleanup. Page dates are ambiguous: Reviewed February 16, 2024; Published April 21, 2024; Updated February 6, 2024 (per CDC metadata).

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Source publication date: 2024-04-21

Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/clean-up.html

Residential exposure to mold, dampness, and indoor air pollution and risk of respiratory tract infections: a study among children ages 11 and 12 in the Danish National Birth Cohort

A study of 42,720 children in the Danish National Birth Cohort found mold/dampness exposure associated with increased respiratory tract infections: common cold (IRR 1.09), influenza (1.10), tonsillitis (1.19), conjunctivitis (1.16). The association with doctor-diagnosed pneumonia (IRR 1.05 [0.90, 1.21]) was not statistically significant - the 95% CI includes 1.0. Peer-reviewed in European Journal of Epidemiology. Country: Denmark.

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Source publication date: 2024-02-23

Citation: European Journal of Epidemiology (via PubMed) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38393605/

Mold | US EPA - Guidance for Homes, Schools, and Commercial Buildings

EPA's main mold guidance page, last updated August 3, 2026, provides resources for homeowners, renters, schools, and commercial buildings on mold prevention, cleanup, and moisture control. The central principle: control moisture to control mold. Includes publications, an interactive Mold House tour, and FAQ.

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Citation: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - https://www.epa.gov/mold

A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mold-Affected Housing on Mental Health

A peer-reviewed State-of-the-Science review of 19 studies (from 1,169 records) found positive associations between residential dampness/mold exposure and poor mental health - depression, stress, and anxiety in adults; emotional symptoms and dysregulation in children. Authors note methodological limitations and recommend more research. Association is not proof of causation.

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Source publication date: 2024-08-20

Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives (via PubMed) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39162373/

Fatigue and exposure to mold and/or dampness: A systematic review of the literature from 2011-2018

A systematic review of 6 studies (40,933 participants in cross-sectional studies + 95 cases/110 controls) found that fatigue is associated with exposure to indoor mold and dampness. Of the 6 studies, 5 showed moderate to very high support for the association. Authors note a conflict of interest: two authors provide expert witness testimony in CIRS cases and one holds equity in mold-related companies. This is a peer-reviewed study but association does not prove causation.

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Source publication date: 2025-08-25

Citation: Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology (via PubMed) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41265402/

HUD Healthy Homes Production FY2024 - closed

An archived funding notice, retained for reference. The September 3, 2024 deadline has passed; this is not an open opportunity.

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Amount
$1 million–$2 million award range in the FY2024 notice; $40 million estimated total
Eligibility
See the closed FY2024 official notice for its applicant restrictions.
Status
closed
Deadline
2024-09-03
Funding type
Grant

Citation: HUD / Grants.gov - https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355501

HUD Healthy Homes grants: organization funding reference

HUD funds eligible organizations addressing residential health hazards. Check the actual funding notice before treating any opportunity as open.

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Amount
See the individual funding notice; no current award amount confirmed
Eligibility
Applicant types vary by notice. Healthy Homes Production includes eligible governments, tribes and nonprofits. Research opportunities have separate rules.
Status
unverified
Funding type
Grant

Citation: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - https://www.hud.gov/contactus/healthy-homes-grants

FEMA assistance for disaster-related mold damage

FEMA may assist with eligible mold damage caused by a declared disaster. Availability and deadlines depend on the specific disaster.

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Amount
Varies by disaster, eligible need and benefit; no universal amount confirmed
Eligibility
Eligible disaster survivors with disaster-caused losses and unmet needs. Rules differ by benefit; homeowner repair assistance requires ownership and primary-residence checks.
Status
unverified
Funding type
Disaster assistance

Citation: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - https://www.fema.gov/node/damage-mold-covered

USDA Section 504 home repair loans and grants

Rural home-repair assistance for qualifying homeowners. Grants are limited to eligible homeowners age 62 or older; loans have separate terms.

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Amount
Up to $40,000 loan; up to $10,000 grant; up to $50,000 combined
Eligibility
Qualifying owner-occupants in eligible rural areas with very-low income and inability to obtain affordable credit elsewhere. Grants additionally require age 62 or older and inability to repay a repair loan.
Status
rolling
Funding type
Loan and grant

Citation: USDA Rural Development - https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants