RE: Re: Mold and Illness-Rhonda

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhonda: Regarding caulking, I would also suggest you remove the old

caulk first and replace it with pure silicone caulk. Make sure the area is

clean and dry. What I do after I remove all the caulk is fill the tub up

with water and then use the silicone caulk. I believe mold doesn't grow as

much on silicone as regular caulk---but then the experts can correct me if

I'm wrong.

Rosie

[Guest guest]

I agree, and the silicone is much more durable. The silicone II seems to be the

best though I cannot remember the manufaturer. You can get it in different

colors as well.

Chris

healthier4all <Healthier4All@...> wrote:

Hi Rhonda: Regarding caulking, I would also suggest you remove the old

caulk first and replace it with pure silicone caulk. Make sure the area is

clean and dry. What I do after I remove all the caulk is fill the tub up

with water and then use the silicone caulk. I believe mold doesn't grow as

much on silicone as regular caulk---but then the experts can correct me if

I'm wrong.

Rosie

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[Guest guest]

Sorry I am behind on replys, I have been suffering horrific headaches.....

Unless someone tells me otherwise a better product I highly recoment the later

recommended of the silicone II. Aquariums are sealed with it and you next to

never se anything stick to or grow on the silicone I have much experiance in

this) not only that it holds them together as well...... so why it, is not, and

would not be used for tubs and showers and windows ect. I have no Idea.. Inn

fact I believe it is actually called window silicone any way that is my 2

cents...

carondeen <kdeanstudios@...> wrote: Regards cauking- After my

contracter nearly killed me with MDF

shelving- I am paranoid of the cauking he wants to use-phenoseal? I

can't de-tox a thing without ending up in bed- I want something mold-

resistant- and that is not going to kill me- he said by what I want-

more money- any one have any recommendations , or just go with

silicone?????????????????

> Hi Rhonda: Regarding caulking, I would also suggest you remove

the old

> caulk first and replace it with pure silicone caulk. Make sure

the area is

> clean and dry. What I do after I remove all the caulk is fill the

tub up

> with water and then use the silicone caulk. I believe mold

doesn't grow as

> much on silicone as regular caulk---but then the experts can

correct me if

> I'm wrong.

>

> Rosie

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[Guest guest]

Wal-Mart carries it as well (The one I am refering to) Silicone II I believe it

is in a dark if not black container. It is slightly more expensive but well

worth it. Maybe you could exchange what you have if it is not the same. But

yes Lowes and Home depot have it also. More cost effective to get it in the

caulk tubes rather than the squeeze tubes.

Chris

Rhonda <rhondaleokitty@...> wrote:

I think the caulk I have is silicone and got it at Walmart but not

sure the brand. Will look at Lowes and see what they have.

Rhonda

> > Hi Rhonda: Regarding caulking, I would also suggest you remove

> the old

> > caulk first and replace it with pure silicone caulk. Make sure

> the area is

> > clean and dry. What I do after I remove all the caulk is fill

the

> tub up

> > with water and then use the silicone caulk. I believe mold

> doesn't grow as

> > much on silicone as regular caulk---but then the experts can

> correct me if

> > I'm wrong.

> >

> > Rosie

> >

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> > FAIR USE NOTICE:

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[Guest guest]

I love Silicone and use it as much as possible. The only problem with

Silicone is that it cannot be painted over so it can not be used in an area

that requires painting such as walls, baseboards, wood, siding etc. Sigh! I

do use Silicone in bathrooms and around my kitchen sink and windows as much

as possible. We need to clean the area of all debris and old caulk, have it

dry and then caulk.

Since I have MCS I only use non-toxic building materials and supplies in my

home including sealers, paint, caulks, etc.

http://www.foustco.com/catalog/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=P10_

has a non toxic caulk that is ok for a number of people with MCS.

" Description: PHENOSEAL " Does It All " Adhesive Caulk is truly an all-purpose

product. It will bond, caulk, or seal all common building materials,

providing a tough-yet flexible material for a thousand different jobs. " Does

It All " is mildew and rust resistant, paintable, nontoxic, and nonflammable.

It resists mild acids, alkalis, salt water, oil, gasoline, and many other

solvents. " Does It All " comes in a wide range of colors, so the chances of

matching your surface is better than ever - each color has dozens of

potential applications. Shipping price varies with container size. 30 oz.

tubes available only in packages of 6. Product does contain fungicides "

Take a look and perhaps it will work for you. Course I have no commercial

interest in this company.

Rosie

Re: [] Re: Mold and Illness-Rhonda

Sorry I am behind on replys, I have been suffering horrific headaches.....

Unless someone tells me otherwise a better product I highly recoment the

later recommended of the silicone II. Aquariums are sealed with it and you

next to never se anything stick to or grow on the silicone I have much

experiance in this) not only that it holds them together as well...... so

why it, is not, and would not be used for tubs and showers and windows ect.

I have no Idea.. Inn fact I believe it is actually called window silicone

any way that is my 2 cents...

carondeen <kdeanstudios@...> wrote: Regards cauking- After my

contracter nearly killed me with MDF

shelving- I am paranoid of the cauking he wants to use-phenoseal? I

can't de-tox a thing without ending up in bed- I want something mold-

resistant- and that is not going to kill me- he said by what I want-

more money- any one have any recommendations , or just go with

silicone?????????????????

[Guest guest]

>>>On Behalf Of Rhonda the one I have is DAP and says last a year but

doesn't at my place. Has microbial stuff that mold and bacteria won't

grow.RC>>>

Rhonda is the DAP 100% silicone? Also the way it's applied is critical.

All old caulk must be removed. The area must be clean and totally dry

before you apply the new caulk and then allow to set well before getting

wet. Proper application really matters to ensure a long " life " of the

caulk. Learned this the hard way (smiles).

Rosie

[Guest guest]

Tazin,

Have you tried piracetam? It has helped me a lot with mold headaches. Your

mileage may vary, but I would definitely give it a try. Take it with choline

and B5.

Recently, I've noticed papers on PubMed mentioning that piracetam helps

headaches.. so this ability is finally being looked at by the medical

community..

> From: [mailto: ]

> On Behalf Of Tazin Round

> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 3:17 AM

>

> Subject: Re: [] Re: Mold and Illness-Rhonda

>

> Sorry I am behind on replys, I have been suffering horrific headaches.....

> Unless someone tells me otherwise a better product I highly recoment the

> later recommended of the silicone II. Aquariums are sealed with it and

> you

> next to never se anything stick to or grow on the silicone I have much

> experiance in this) not only that it holds them together as well...... so

> why it, is not, and would not be used for tubs and showers and windows

> ect.

> I have no Idea.. Inn fact I believe it is actually called window silicone

> any way that is my 2 cents...

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh Rhonda,

I sympathize with you. I almost ended up in the nut house.

Janet

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhonda,

Reading your posts brings back all my memories of

almost going through a very similar thing with my

condo in RI. I think it is good that you write...and

at least vent all the frustrations (to say the least)

of going through an ordeal like this. And you are

very funny too! Although I know it is not funny, it

is a good sign that you can keep a sense of humor. I

know what you mean about dark, dark colors, mold, etc.

I think that is why I had a need to move to the

Florida sunshine and surround myself with bright

colors. I am impressed with all the progress you have

made! Are you feeling any better or too stressed out

to tell? Judi

--- Rhonda <rhondaleokitty@...> wrote:

>

> If I had a MAN around maybe I could have some HELP

> OR even any FRIENDS

> which I must not have but there ain't one here nor

> even trying to

> Help me period. So, application, well just getting

> any on there is a

> plus. I have had NO HELP IN THIS but from people

> here so no physical

> help at all but the ones I paid $11,000 for and they

> screwed up some.

> No one cares if I'm eating either and I forget.

>

> I have been washing like a 24/7 laundry mat today

> and my stupid

> Whirlpool not so old washer has been leaking water

> all day and I do

> not get it why it leaks on superwash which is the

> washes I've done all

> day. Anyone have a clue?????Doesn't on other

> washes. Got to get a

> washer person out here next to look at this stupid

> washer. Last one

> leake OIL and this one WATER which is BAD.

> I threw out truckloads of crap

> today...............................

> Now I need

> CSM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and

> whatever

> else. This is the most insane thing I have ever

> been thru. Nutty and

> all by myself.

> OH, get this, I asked my mom just for curosity,

> should I give the

> things to Goodwill I'm trashin since they are good

> things. She said

>

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> You reckon she getis IT?????? And she bought me

> and UGLY comforter

> and I am picky b/c I want colors like tropical and

> she bought me

> BROWN blah and I asked if she wanted the set back,

> NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think she is a little

> scared don't ya think.

> These people!!!!!!! Brown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Reminds

> me of

> MOLD!!!!!!!!!!!I have a purple/yellow/pink set in

> the mail! I don't

> want no ugly dark colors anywhere around me period!

> I hate dark

> colors!!!!!!!!

> Now, I wonder what the trash people are doing with

> my stuff????Keeping

> some of it???? That is their problem if they do.

> Looks like a yard

> sale in my yard just FREE But they don't get it's

> TOXIC stuff.

>

> Rhonda

>

>

> >

> > >>>On Behalf Of Rhonda the one I have is DAP and

> says last a year but

> > doesn't at my place. Has microbial stuff that mold

> and bacteria won't

> > grow.RC>>>

> >

> > Rhonda is the DAP 100% silicone? Also the way

> it's applied is

> critical.

> > All old caulk must be removed. The area must be

> clean and totally

> dry

> > before you apply the new caulk and then allow to

> set well before

> getting

> > wet. Proper application really matters to ensure

> a long " life " of

> the

> > caulk. Learned this the hard way (smiles).

> > Rosie

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

>>>On Behalf Of jill1313

There must be different types of silicone. There probably are good

silicones, like, Iread afterwards that there are silicones for aquariums.

Those must befairly healthy.>>

There are healthier silicones. I often read the label to see what all is in

there and yes the aquarium silicone are very good--just more expensive but

I've used them also in my kitchen and bathroom. Does has an odor but

dissipates quickly.

Rosie

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

I really understand your frustration. I really do. My freinds have all

disapeared along with my wife and everything else. I have some help from my

parents but it is getting scarce as ther days go on.. I don't know where you

live but If I could help you with your repairs I really would, I understand what

it is like to feel like you are on your own.

Did you get my post to you about the superwash. I had one of those and the

bucket really did not hold all the water especially if I had a super load of

cloths in it (Which I thought this is what it was designed for)

Sometimes if you call a local church you might be able to find someone willing

to interceed and give you a hand. (all be it few and far between) Just food for

thought.

Keep your head up as hard as it may be.

Chris...

Rhonda <rhondaleokitty@...> wrote:

If I had a MAN around maybe I could have some HELP OR even any FRIENDS

which I must not have but there ain't one here nor even trying to

Help me period. So, application, well just getting any on there is a

plus. I have had NO HELP IN THIS but from people here so no physical

help at all but the ones I paid $11,000 for and they screwed up some.

No one cares if I'm eating either and I forget.

I have been washing like a 24/7 laundry mat today and my stupid

Whirlpool not so old washer has been leaking water all day and I do

not get it why it leaks on superwash which is the washes I've done all

day. Anyone have a clue?????Doesn't on other washes. Got to get a

washer person out here next to look at this stupid washer. Last one

leake OIL and this one WATER which is BAD.

I threw out truckloads of crap today...............................

Now I need CSM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and whatever

else. This is the most insane thing I have ever been thru. Nutty and

all by myself.

OH, get this, I asked my mom just for curosity, should I give the

things to Goodwill I'm trashin since they are good things. She said

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You reckon she getis IT?????? And she bought me and UGLY comforter

and I am picky b/c I want colors like tropical and she bought me

BROWN blah and I asked if she wanted the set back,

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think she is a little scared don't ya think.

These people!!!!!!! Brown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Reminds me of

MOLD!!!!!!!!!!!I have a purple/yellow/pink set in the mail! I don't

want no ugly dark colors anywhere around me period! I hate dark

colors!!!!!!!!

Now, I wonder what the trash people are doing with my stuff????Keeping

some of it???? That is their problem if they do. Looks like a yard

sale in my yard just FREE But they don't get it's TOXIC stuff.

Rhonda

>

> >>>On Behalf Of Rhonda the one I have is DAP and says last a year but

> doesn't at my place. Has microbial stuff that mold and bacteria won't

> grow.RC>>>

>

> Rhonda is the DAP 100% silicone? Also the way it's applied is

critical.

> All old caulk must be removed. The area must be clean and totally

dry

> before you apply the new caulk and then allow to set well before

getting

> wet. Proper application really matters to ensure a long " life " of

the

> caulk. Learned this the hard way (smiles).

> Rosie

>

FAIR USE NOTICE:

[Guest guest]

Ok, here is the info on the silicone I have been speaking of: It is GE, yes

genral electric Silicone II 100% Silicone sealant. Ot is in gold and red tubes

and carries a lifetime warranty It says on the tube you can get information at

www.AskGESA.com The tube I have hear is a kitchen and bath sealant. I have

used it alot for many different things and has been worth its weight in gold.

It does have a low oder at first so try a little first incase you might be

sensative to it but it goes away as it dries.

Hope this helps.

Chris...

jill1313 <jenbooks13@...> wrote:

THere must be different types of silicone. I don't have a mold

problem, but was trying to soundproof because of construction noise

and the guy used Dap Dow Corning silicone and it is toxic as hell. I

mean, the most toxic chemical I've ever encountered. I got extremely

dizzy when he started using it. IT also stinks to high heaven. There

must be bad solvents in it. ALl my bedding and everything in the room

absorbed it, and it never really cured, stank weeks later, and it had

to all be removed and even so, washing everything multiple times, some

things still smelled of it. There probably are good silicones, like, I

read afterwards that there are silicones for aquariums. Those must be

fairly healthy.

>

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[Guest guest]

Laging in replies again, I know.. No I have never heard of it. Is it a

perscription? and what is Choline? I am gathering information but quite

honestly it is all a financial issue at this point.. The well is going dry

fast. I need an IV.... lol

Chris...

LiveSimply <quackadillian@...> wrote:

Tazin,

Have you tried piracetam? It has helped me a lot with mold headaches. Your

mileage may vary, but I would definitely give it a try. Take it with choline

and B5.

Recently, I've noticed papers on PubMed mentioning that piracetam helps

headaches.. so this ability is finally being looked at by the medical

community..

> From: [mailto: ]

> On Behalf Of Tazin Round

> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 3:17 AM

>

> Subject: Re: [] Re: Mold and Illness-Rhonda

>

> Sorry I am behind on replys, I have been suffering horrific headaches.....

> Unless someone tells me otherwise a better product I highly recoment the

> later recommended of the silicone II. Aquariums are sealed with it and

> you

> next to never se anything stick to or grow on the silicone I have much

> experiance in this) not only that it holds them together as well...... so

> why it, is not, and would not be used for tubs and showers and windows

> ect.

> I have no Idea.. Inn fact I believe it is actually called window silicone

> any way that is my 2 cents...

>

>

>

>