--- title: The Pur360 Blog | Mold description: Mold | This blog offers solutions to rid your home or office space from mold, allergens, bacteria, and more. --- [![Pur360](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Pur360%20logo%20Horizontal.png?width=369&height=131&name=Pur360%20logo%20Horizontal.png "Pur360")](https://pur360solutions.com) ## The Pur360 Blog ## [How to Test for Mold in Your Home](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/how-to-test-for-mold-in-your-home) Written by Zak K. [![](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/how-to-test-for-mold-in-your-home.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/how-to-test-for-mold-in-your-home) Have you ever walked into one of your bathrooms and couldn’t figure out where the heavy mustiness was coming from? Well, a simple answer is mold. Typically, mold thrives in damp environments as it is quite dependent on moisture.  Essentially, mold is a type of fungi that is very good at breaking down materials and elements that form structures. Mold can degrade essential building materials, and that could lead to high costs of renovations. The presence of mold is great for processes such as decomposition. However, you don’t want it growing in your house. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/how-to-test-for-mold-in-your-home) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold) ## [8 Things to Do Prior to Selling Your Home](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/8-things-to-do-prior-to-selling-your-home) Written by Christine C. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/8-important-things-to-do-prior-to-selling-your-home-1.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/8-things-to-do-prior-to-selling-your-home) The other day a TV program was on where a family was getting ready to sell their home; they made it look so easy! Chuckling to myself, I thought it might be good idea to run through eight key topics to review prior to selling your home. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/8-things-to-do-prior-to-selling-your-home) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold), [Odors](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/odors) ## [Removing Mold: 3 Mediocre Options, 1 Lasting Solution](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/removing-mold-3-mediocre-options-1-lasting-solution) Written by Christine C. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/removing-mold-3-mediocre-options-1-lasting-solution.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/removing-mold-3-mediocre-options-1-lasting-solution) Good or bad, we live in an era where the internet provides so much information; at times, maybe a little too much. So, what is the best way to decipher the content you receive to determine which solution is best for you? Regarding [mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/services-mold-eradication), we broke it down into simple terms. In this blog post, we lay out the most common mold removal options. Our goal is to inform you about available treatment options to help you determine what is best for your home and family. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/removing-mold-3-mediocre-options-1-lasting-solution) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold) ## [Are You Allergic to the Mold in Your Home?](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/allergic-to-the-mold-in-your-home) Written by Mike G. [![](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/Are%20You%20Allergic%20to%20the%20Mold%20in%20Your%20Home.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/allergic-to-the-mold-in-your-home) Many people are allergic to mold spores and every house has them. [Mold](http://www.pur360solutions.com/mold-removal) is a form of fungus that thrives in warm, damp environments and with more than 100,000 species in the world, it is no wonder molds can be found *everywhere*. It spreads by releasing tiny, lightweight spores that travel through the air. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/allergic-to-the-mold-in-your-home) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold), [Allergens](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/allergens) ## [13 Common Misconceptions About Mold Testing](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/13-common-misconceptions-about-mold-testing) Written by Christine C. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/14-common-misconceptions-about-mold-testing.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/13-common-misconceptions-about-mold-testing) If you take nothing else away from this article, remember the one golden rule: MOLD IS EVERYWHERE. There can be conflicting information and scare tactics used by some companies to misguide the consumer. Cheapest is not going to be your best option when the technician isn’t knowledgeable about the industry and the same goes for the most expensive. To help you clarify who is knowledgeable or not, here are 13 of the most common misconceptions about [mold testing](https://www.pur360solutions.com/services-mold-testing). [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/13-common-misconceptions-about-mold-testing) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold), [Allergens](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/allergens) ## [5 Obstacles With Selling a Home and How to Overcome Them](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/5-obstacles-with-selling-a-home-and-how-to-overcome-them) Written by Mike G. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/5-obstacles-with-selling-a-home-and-how-to-overcome-them.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/5-obstacles-with-selling-a-home-and-how-to-overcome-them) Selling a home is serious business and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are many things that could go wrong, but if you approach the process with a well-thought-out plan, you can overcome five of the biggest obstacles. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/5-obstacles-with-selling-a-home-and-how-to-overcome-them) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold), [Odors](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/odors) ## [The Next Big Thing Property Managers Should Know](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/the-next-big-thing-property-managers-should-know) Written by Jordan L. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/the-next-big-thing-property-managers-should-know.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/the-next-big-thing-property-managers-should-know) The rental market has taken an interesting twist that should affect how to move forward when marketing your property. Traditional renters are a thing of the past. Continue reading to find out the next big thing you'll need to consider to fill your property and keep it that way. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/the-next-big-thing-property-managers-should-know) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold), [Odors](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/odors), [Allergens](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/allergens) ## [10 Terms Everyone in the Real Estate Business Should Know](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/10-terms-everyone-in-the-real-estate-business-should-know) Written by Zak K. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/10-terms-everyone-in-the-real-estate-business-should-know.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/10-terms-everyone-in-the-real-estate-business-should-know) **Fun fact:** There are over 100 common real estate terms that are synonymous with home buying and selling that are important. However, we have compiled a list of 10 terms that everyone in the real estate business should know to secure a smooth sale. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/10-terms-everyone-in-the-real-estate-business-should-know) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold), [Odors](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/odors) ## [How to Explain the Benefits of Mold Eradication to Your Boss](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/how-to-explain-the-benefits-of-mold-eradication-to-your-boss) Written by Christine C. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/how-to-explain-the-benefits-of-mold-eradication-to-your-boss.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/how-to-explain-the-benefits-of-mold-eradication-to-your-boss) Overhead, as a noun, is defined as a cost or expense that a business encounters to operate. It is a necessary draw on the bottom line, but one management doesn’t like to pay. Most companies do what they can to keep this figure as low as possible. So, how do you justify the benefit of [mold eradication](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/services-mold-eradication) services for your company when it’s considered an unnecessary overhead expense? Continue reading to find out how to explain the benefits of mold eradication to your boss. [Read More >>](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/how-to-explain-the-benefits-of-mold-eradication-to-your-boss) Topics: [Mold](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/topic/mold) ## [10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About the Pur360 Process](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/10-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-pur360-process) Written by Mike G. [![](https://www.pur360solutions.com/hubfs/blog-photos/10-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-pur360-process.png)](https://blog.pur360solutions.com/10-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-pur360-process) [Pur360](https://www.pur360solutions.com/) has developed and patented, 100% chemical-free process that has been scientifically proven to eradicate 99.99% of all mold, bacteria, viruses, [VOCs](https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality), and allergens from surfaces and air. How can that be, you ask? Keep reading to find out everything you should know about the Pur360 process! 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