Mold problems are one of the most misunderstood issues homeowners face – especially in Florida. At QCI, we hear the same mold myths week after week. And believing them can cost time, money, and even your health. Let’s break down…
If your air conditioner smells musty or funky, it’s not just unpleasant — it could be a warning sign of mold spreading through your home. In Florida’s humid climate, air conditioning systems work overtime. When moisture from condensation combines with…
The air inside your home may look clean — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Indoor air can contain invisible pollutants like mold spores, bacteria, allergens, and other contaminants that you can’t always see or smell. Even when everything appears…
Most homeowners think mold is obvious.A stain on the wall, a musty smell, a little discoloration.But the real danger almost never shows itself that clearly. In Florida’s humidity, mold usually starts quietly — long before anything is visible.An AC system…
Water damage rarely announces itself loudly. Sometimes it starts with a small leak. Sometimes it’s a burst pipe, flooding, or storm damage. But no matter how it begins, one thing is always true — water spreads fast, and damage multiplies…
When a pipe bursts, an AC unit leaks, or a storm floods your Naples or Marco Island home, one question always comes up: should you dry the damage, or replace it entirely? Making the wrong choice can cost thousands of…
Mold is a common problem in Southwest Florida homes, especially with the humidity and frequent storms in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, and Estero. While some small patches of mold may seem easy to handle, many homeowners make costly mistakes…
Black mold — often called Stachybotrys chartarum — is one of the most talked-about topics in home health. Many homeowners in Naples, Marco Island, and Bonita Springs worry that black mold could be a silent threat to their families. But…
When homeowners in Naples, FL discover mold, the first question is usually:“How do I get rid of it — and keep it from coming back?” A quick online search shows two common terms: mold removal and mold remediation.They sound similar,…
Mold can be a silent intruder. By the time you see visible patches, it may have been growing for weeks — sometimes months — behind your walls, under your floors, or inside your HVAC system. In Southwest Florida’s humid climate,…
