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Wow, we had active chat activity today. UV LIGHTS Ed, I don't understand the disconnect that some people have with microbial resistance to disinfection. As enveloped viruses such as Covid are the easiest organisms to inactivate, isn't it logical that a disinfection method (UV) that will kill a tough...

Hi Derrick, Thanks for your thought provoking comment. I opine that in the disaster restoration field, the IICRC's term Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP)used in IICRC standards and in the field has created confusion in the marketplace on mold remediation projects and has created a small and lu...

Terry, Your post is very, very thought provoking. Thank you for taking the time to create and post it! To me, gaining control over the terminology is very important. I never heard the term "ubiquitous" until the microbiologists began using it to refer to mold. More and more people began us...

I wish I would have taken Latin.

Caveat Emptor- is Latin for "Let the buyer beware". It has become a proverb in English.

Noli illegitimi carborundum- don't let the bastards grind you down.

Semper ubi sub up- always wear underwear.