| How to Report Black Mold Posted: 18 Apr 2018 05:00 PM PDT Black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) is a greenish-black mold that can grow on certain materials like fiberboard, paper, dust, and lint when there is excessive and constant moisture in the area. All molds are potentially hazardous to people's health and should be treated the same regarding removal. If you have detected mold in a building you do not own, you should contact your landlord, supervisor, or government agencies. EditReporting Black Mold in Your Rented Home - Contact your landlord. Call or email your landlord to inform them that you have found mold in your home. Be specific as to the location of the mold and what you think is causing it. Look carefully at nearby areas to see if you find more mold that you didn't originally see. This may help you determine the cause of the mold.
- Be polite but firm that you are concerned about potential health problems that could result from you and those living with you being exposed to the mold.[1]
- Review your lease to determine who is responsible for mold removal. You should still have a copy of your lease agreement in your possession; take this out and review the details about mold and about who is responsible for certain types of repairs.[2]
- If you don't still have a copy of your lease, you may request one free copy from your landlord.[3]
- If you have found mold on furniture, shower tiles or the bathtub, or window sills you will most likely be held responsible for cleaning this mold and keeping the areas dry enough to prevent future mold.
- If you have found mold on the ceiling, seeping through basement walls, or on walls near leaky pipes, your landlord is most likely responsible for cleaning this mold and for fixing the problems causing it.
- Ask your landlord to share their plan for removing the mold with you. If the mold in your house is the result of structural or plumbing problems in your home, your landlord is responsible for making these repairs in a reasonable amount of time.[4]
- Politely ask when the problem will be fixed and what you should do in the meantime.
- Infants, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems should not be exposed to any types of mold. If you have concerns about the length of time the landlord is saying the repairs will take, you may need to stay somewhere else temporarily.
- Ask your landlord to reduce your rent or help you stay elsewhere. If you or anyone in the home cannot be around the mold until the repairs are finished, you can ask your landlord if they will reduce your rent if you find yourself another place to stay. In some cases, a landlord may provide you with a hotel stay.[5]
- You have federal rights as a tenant to live in a habitable home. If your home is uninhabitable for you because it's unsafe, your landlord is required to fix the situation. States may differ on what makes a home unsafe or uninhabitable.
- Keep detailed records of your contact with your landlord. Keeping records of your calls or emails will help you if future problems come up with your landlord making repairs. Maintain a call log and the result of the conversations about the mold problem. Make notes of dates your landlord says repairs will be made.[6]
- If you have difficulty getting in touch with your landlord, send a certified letter in the mail stating that you have tried contacting them on certain dates regarding mold and problems in the home leading to mold.
- Contact your physician if you believe you have become ill from mold. Otherwise healthy people may experience sinus or upper respiratory illness because of prolonged mold exposure. People with asthma, infants, the elderly, or people with other serious health problems may have more serious reactions to mold exposure.[7]
- See your physician as soon as you or anyone in the home experiences illness for a proper diagnosis. Be sure to explain to your physician that there is mold in your home.
EditReporting Black Mold in Your Workplace - Report the mold to your supervisor. If you work in a building that has a mold problem, the first step is to contact your supervisor and report the problem to them. They should contact maintenance personnel to fix the problem promptly.[8]
- Work away from the mold if necessary. If you have a compromised immune system and need to stay away from mold at all times, inform your supervisor of your health issue. Your supervisor should do their best to accommodate you to have working conditions that are safe for you.[9]
- Ask to work from home or in a different location temporarily until the mold problem is solved. You do not need to worry about bringing mold to another location; it will stay where the moisture problem is.
- Contact OSHA if you report a problem and nothing happens. If you report the problem to your supervisor or maintenance and nothing happens to fix the problem, contact your local Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Visit https://www.osha.gov/html/RAmap.html to find your local OSHA contact information.
- Explain that your workplace has mold problem and that you have reported it to the company on certain dates but the problem has not been fixed.[10]
EditGetting Help from Legal Agencies - Contact your local health department to report negligence. If your landlord or employer won't fix problems that are not your fault within a reasonable amount of time, you have the right to report health code violations to your local health department.[11]
- Most health departments have offices at the city or county level. Find the number for your state's Department of Health online or in the phone book. They may direct you to a more local number to make the report.
- Contact your local housing department if your home is unsafe. You have the right to report housing violations if your landlord will not fix problems in your home that are not your fault. Look online or in the phone book for the number to call for your local housing department.[12]
- Take legal action in court if you become ill from mold. If your physician has verified that mold exposure in a building you do not own is the direct cause of your illness, and you feel that your landlord or company has neglected their responsibilities to provide you with a safe environment, you have the right to pursue a court case.
- Be sure that you have maintained documents of contact between you and your landlord or supervisors, with dates of contact and results of the conversations, and tell your lawyer about these records.[13]
- If you have found mold in your owned home, you will need to take care of safely removing the mold yourself or by contacting a professional.
- If your infant has been exposed to black mold in a water-damaged home and begins coughing blood, having nose bleeds not related to any injury, or begins severe uncontrollable coughing, seek medical attention immediately.
- Infants, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems should not be exposed to any mold. Keep this person in another room or location until the mold is removed.
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| How to Change the Notification Sound on iPhone Posted: 18 Apr 2018 09:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to change the sound your iPhone makes when you receive text, calendar, or app notifications. Edit10 Second Summary 1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Sounds.
3. Scroll to "SOUNDS AND VIBRATION PATTERNS."
4. Tap a notification type.
5. Select a tone.
- Open your iPhone's Settings . You'll usually find this app on the home screen.
- Scroll down and tap .
- Scroll down to the "SOUNDS AND VIBRATION PATTERNS" section. This is where you'll find a list of the various notification sounds you can change.
- Tap the notification type you want to change. For example, if you want to hear a different sound when you receive an incoming text message, tap Text Tone.
- Select a tone from the "ALERT TONES" section. Tapping a sound will play a preview, as well as preface it with a blue check mark to show that it's selected. The change takes effect immediately.
- If you purchased tones from iTunes, tap Download All Purchased Tones to make them available for use. It's the blue link at the top of the screen.
- Change other notification tones as necessary. Tap the back button to return to the list of notification types, then select another option (such as Calendar Alerts or Reminder Alerts) to change its tone.
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| How to Eat Whole Grains for Health Posted: 18 Apr 2018 01:00 AM PDT Whole grains are grains that haven't had their bran or germ removed. They are rich in nutrients, fiber, complex carbohydrates, magnesium, selenium, and potassium. Making daily decisions to choose whole grains over refined grains can have a profound effect on certain medical health conditions and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.[1] EditAdding Whole Grains to Your Diet - Buy whole grain bread and avoid refined grain varieties. Read bread labels carefully. You can't tell if it's whole grain just by looking at the bread and you can't assume all white breads are refined. Some brands of refined bread add brown coloring so their products look more like whole grain. White breads can be made with whole grains, as well. Your best bet is to check the label!
- Check the front of the package for a specific number of whole grain grams or the words "100% whole wheat." Make sure the first ingredient includes the word "whole." For example, "whole wheat flour" or "whole oats."[2]
- Try adding 2 pieces of whole grain toast to 1 of your daily meals.
- Make sandwiches with whole grain breads.
- Eat whole grain oatmeal or bran flakes for breakfast. Choose a cereal that contains at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. If you like cold cereal with milk for breakfast, try cutting out your favorite sugary cereal and replacing it with bran flakes or shredded wheat. If you prefer a warm breakfast, heat up a filling bowl of oatmeal or bran.[3]
- Eat whole grain rolled oats to reap the most health benefits.
- Avoid eating Cream of Wheat, which doesn't offer the same health benefits.[4]
- Replace white flour tortillas with whole wheat versions. Make sure to read the packaging first! Make sure the whole wheat tortillas are high in fiber and whole grains before making the switch. While corn tortillas aren't necessarily bad for you, consider replacing those with whole grain tortillas, as well.[5]
- Eat whole grain or whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta. Whole wheat pasta is very similar to regular pasta and it's cooked the exact same way. Some people even prefer whole grain pasta because it has a little more texture than regular pasta.[6]
- You can find whole grain and whole wheat pasta right next to the regular pasta at the grocery store.
- Replace white rice with brown rice, barley, quinoa, or lentils. Studies have shown that both men and women can reduce the risk of diabetes by at least 11% by replacing white rice with a whole grain 2 to 3 times per week.[7] Omit the white rice and try adding barley, wild rice, or lentils to your favorite soups and casseroles.
- Use rolled oats or crushed bran flakes instead of dry bread crumbs. Whenever you're making a dish that calls for bread crumbs, don't use the store-bought packaged brands. You can substitute with rolled oats or crushed bran flakes and get similar results.[8]
- When replacing bread crumbs in recipes, substitute rolled oats or bran 1:1.
- Snack on homemade popcorn. Popcorn is a delicious and healthy whole grain that makes a great snack. You can pop it at home using a popcorn popper or your microwave. You can eat it plain or lightly season it with your favorite herbs or spices. However, don't add extra fat and calories by topping your popcorn with oil or butter.
- For example, sprinkle lime juice over your popcorn for a citrus flavor. Alternatively, you could sprinkle a little bit of chili powder onto the popcorn for a spicy option.
- To make popcorn in your microwave, add of popcorn kernels to a lunch-sized brown paper bag. Microwave the kernels for 1.5-2.5 minutes, stopping when there is a 1 second gap between pops. Remove the popcorn from the microwave and pour it into a bowl.[9]
EditManaging Health Issues - Eat 2 servings of whole grains daily to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes. The fiber and nutrients present in whole grains may improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. Whole grains may also slow down the absorption of food, which can prevent spikes in blood sugar. Replace 2 refined grains for 2 servings of whole grains each day.[10]
- One serving of whole grains is equal to ½ cup (60 g) of cooked hot cereal, 1 slice of 100% whole grain bread, or ½ cup (60 g) of cooked whole grain pasta or brown rice.
- Getting 2 servings per day is easier than you think! For example, have a bowl of oatmeal in the morning and a sandwich made with whole grain bread at lunch.
- Reduce the risk of colon cancer by adding whole grains to your diet. Fiber-rich whole grains are a great way to increase your intake of both insoluble and soluble fiber.[11] Pay attention to both types of fiber when reading labels, since they serve different purposes. You want to increase both types of fiber.
- Whole grains that contain insoluble fiber are whole wheat, bran, seeds, barley, brown rice, bulgur, and couscous.
- Whole grains that are soluble forms of fiber include oatmeal, flax seeds and oat flakes.
- Eat 2-3 servings of whole grains per day to reduce the risk of heart disease. Elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to cardiovascular disease. Whole grains can lower cholesterol and triglycerides, which can lead to better heart health. Try to eat a minimum of 2 servings of whole grains each day.[12]
- Eat bran flakes, shredded wheat or oats for breakfast.
- Substitute whole grain breads for refined grain breads in both toast and cereals.
- Reduce the risk of diverticular disease by increasing fiber intake. Whole grains are rich in insoluble and soluble fiber. Try to increase your overall dietary fiber intake to 25 to 30 grams per day. You want this fiber to come from food, not supplements.[13]
- Diverticular disease starts when weak pockets are created in your intestines. They can become easily inflamed and burst, leading to diverticulitis.
- Soluble and insoluble fiber help to make your stool soft and bulky while also decreasing pressure in your intestines.[14]
- Manage your weight by avoiding refined sugars and grains. Cookies, cakes, and most packaged foods are filled with refined sugars and refined grains. These can cause weight gain and other significant health problems over time. Cutting them out of your diet can lead to weight loss as well as reduction in the risk of disease.[15]
- Whole grains help you feel fuller for longer, which can also help with weight management.
- It is a good idea to rinse whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and bulgur to remove any chemicals or germs created in packaging the grains. Use a strainer with a very fine mesh to ensure you do not lose the grains.
- In order to shorten the cooking time of some whole grains such as oats and quinoa, you can soak them overnight. They will heat and cook quickly on the stove top.
- Whole grains can be cooked in a rice or pressure cooker as well as on a stove top.
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