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[@christinestephenson1742]

Bill, so happy that the house is now sturdy and will soon be safe for Elizabeth to stay in. How great that God gave you a mold expert at your fingertips! Excited to see how you decorate the house!

[@bethharrington945]

Amen Christine. God never seices to amaze us.

[@dianefant9486]

My girlfriend husband took classes for his business of removing mold and fire damage. He said straight white vinegar will kill mold. He said it might take two to three times. You need to wait 2-3 days between treatment. I did it in my bedroom ceiling it took 2 times it was gone did not come back. He said it will take it out of clothes that was exposed to mold wash in vinegar.

[@ellanorevannin4147]

I have been doing this to my clothes and yes it does indeed work! I love white vinegar! I react to so many things thanks to the mold in our house. So washing my clothes in things that leave a smell makes me even more sick. But white vinager has been fine for me😄

[@beachprepper566]

There is something so calm and peaceful about Elizabeth! I can really feel God’s hand on her spirit. Bill you are so good at explaining things! God bless you both!

[@debbiebrown19]

Elizabeth, you sound like you feel better!!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Florida has been good for Elizabeth!

[@95790]

I thought that too xx

[@sueyork3348]

Wonderful news! I was tickled to see Elizabeth doing a happy dance! I’m so happy for you two! 😊

[@carolynfulton4060]

This is great! I’m so happy you’ll get to live in your house. May I make a suggestion? We had our crawl space totally encapsulated several years ago-because of mold here in the very humid state of SC. It’s pretty pricy to have done and the company that did it said we would be wasting our money if we didn’t install a dehumidifier in the crawl space. That was 6 or 7 years ago and have never smelled mustiness in here again! 😊

[@mimiso2522]

Probably down the road.

[@susiet2150]

I think every house should have at least one dehumidifier.

[@amandahamm624]

I do this for a living as well under a company called PuroClean and my headquarters is actually in FL but we have 3 franchises in VA. Fogging will require a film to be left - please make sure he cleans well after and uses air scrubbers. I would also recommend hiring a 3rd party hygienist to test after he is done. With Elizabeth’s health issues - you can never be too safe. That mold was there for a long time and to me it looks like this guy is taking the right steps. However, the smell test isn’t sufficient as it just means mold can be dormant until it as a food source - dust or moisture again. With the house being vacant for many months - that can become an issue again if you don’t temperature regulate.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

We will have the entire house professionally cleaned before we actually move in. And yes, when we are gone, we will leave the HVAC running to help with humidity.

[@karenbuckner1959]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Elizabeth is so sensitive, I hope the cleaning company uses safe products to clean with (i.e. peroxide, ACV).

[@cheri6174]

You two are so beautiful. As a retired health department inspector I plead with you to get rid of that couch. That material has already absorbed mold smell not spores plus the dirt and bacteria from just sitting in that empty closed up house. You have no idea what has been on that couch and with your sensitive lungs you should be sitting on nothing but good quality leather. Material chairs and sofas are a breeding ground for Bactria unless you have them professional cleaned and sanitized. Why would you spend all this money working on this house and then keep the one dirty thing your lungs will be next to? It’s the one thing most people don’t think about. We shed skin all the time and it’s one thing when we sit when it’s ours but others! Ugh! Even in your air BNB you should have some kind of throw on the sofa. Think of how many people have sat there and not as clean as you. God bless. Enjoy your new blessing.

[@debyarger3084]

I wouldn't even use the couch that was left there. I'm sure there's a chance of mold even though you don't see any.

[@JasonGamingForever]

Fun fact bleach actually can make the mold stronger. Not only do you endure the fumes of the bleach you then have a set up where the tendrils are now swelling and growing in some cases more fiercely due to the bleach. When the mold comes to spore again it will come back highly aggressively and will be that much harder to remove. Vinegar or peroxide are both far better alternatives and can actually kill the mold as mold cant live in a highly acidic environment in vinegar or if you prefer less smell use peroxide and the mold will die in the hyper oxygenated environment. Peroxide releases oxygen aggressively and will oxidize the outer surface of the molds main structure. Once that is broken down the DNA is damaged by the oxygen saturated environment. This is the same reason why wounds are disinfected by peroxide. The outer structures of bacteria are damaged by peroxide and the DNA inside is destroyed rendering the bacteria incapable of reproducing or surviving. By this same mechanism blood will appear to boil when it gets in peroxide because the red blood cells will be aggressively removed of their oxygen as their cellular walls fall apart.

[@JasonGamingForever]

Gods creation is so intricate when you consider just how insanely fantastic the microscopic world surrounding us is. A world we still know very very little about.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@JasonGamingForever]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree I suppose I should add a disclaimer here in case anyone reads my comment as advise. Seek a professional any time you find more then a few inches of it in an unexpected place like a wall. It seems expensive but the diseases you can get can be devastating from long term exposure and if it shows up in a visual area its deeper then it looks. I applaud you guys for taking the leap and having whole house remediation. Your home will be wonderful, smell good, and be safe for you. I think its amazing to see how they suck the moisture out.

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

Glad you guys were able to get that done. Mold is no joke. I lived in a 100+ year old home for over a year, and discovered by accident that the walls were full of black mold. I immediately moved out, but within a week, I was so sick I almost died. Oddly enough, the owner of the property(which was right behind his residence) died shortly after that. Live healthy, and stay clean of that junk!

[@gracel3320]

So happy you are successfully getting rid of the mold. Years ago I lived in Orlando and would find mold on stored shoes in the closet, Wish we had known about this back then! Praying that you and Bill get good reports at you Drs visits! You both seem so happy in your new home! God is so good! Sending love and prayers 🙏🏻

[@user-bc7lb9kp7l]

I got really sick from a rental house that ended up having three of the most dangerous black molds known on this earth. I left that house had to toss all my fabric furniture and clean my hardwood furniture. What did the specialist say about your adopted sofa? So, happy for y’all! Stay safe!

[@christineslocum-wahl1063]

Make sure you keep the AC on while you are gone, I lived 10 years in FL and had to get away from there, my allergies and mold sensitivity went through the roof...Good luck with your new place🥰

[@KathyHollister]

Elizabeth, as a girl myself, I am looking forward to the cute girly things for the kitchen. That's what I love about you and Bill's ch. it has a little bit of everything. I love watching Bill make it a good, solid, safe house and then you making it a loving, beautiful, charming home with your decorating. Together, you cover it all.

[@PicklesFiona]

Exactly. Very well put!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

❤️😊

[@patriciahand7557]

So glad your feeling better Elizabeth 😊 and to see how happy you are.. Good luck with the rest of the house😊😊😊

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

What a Blessing that you stayed at the Air B&B and had the owner know exactly what to do to make your home mold free and livable for both Elizabeth and you !! Maybe you should have a dehumidifier for the future in your house because it is Florida after all. Maybe running a portable dehumidifier that you can move from room to room throughout the day. Especially when sleeping in the bedrooms. But I'm sure that he will tell you what you need to do to keep it mold free. So happy for both of you that you have made your Winter home a safe place to be. Thanks for sharing !!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

The HVAC central air conditioning system will dehumidifier the entire house. The mold was not caused by humidity, it was caused by a plumbing leak.

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree Good to know. Thanks, now time to start enjoying :) Thanks for sharing with us !!

[@pammiedoodle8693]

Very interesting! I had no idea what the procedure was for riding a home of mold. Also, I was totally unaware that bleach did not kill mold!😳 Prayers for travel mercies and blessings 🙏

[@spoly8139]

What is the plan for the hot, humid summers when you won't be living in the house? Will you have to run the A/C continuously in the Florida house when you return to VA to keep mold and mildew from taking over? You can be battling that even with no water leaks in the plumbing..just from Mother Nature. Florida as you know is a very humid state and most people run their dehumidifiers and A/C's continuously. It will impact your electric bills but should keep the house free of the awful mildew smells many Florida homes are battling.

[@linak7155]

Thank you for the valuable information guys. My Mother's bedroom was bleached due to mold in the walls then it was painted. After watching this I'm afraid it wasn't done properly. She is 62 and asthmatic...

[@freedomforgiveness6041]

It is awesome that the owner of the place you two are staying was able to remove all the mold. I understand, Ms. Elizabeth, I also have severe allergies and asthma.

[@nancyh2378]

I didn’t know mold could go dormant, but I did know bleach was limited in killing it. Now your house is safe and sound.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Mold can remain dormant for decades (centuries?), then revive with the reintroduction of moisture. That’s why it’s important to use something that will kill it.

[@susanpendell4215]

You may want to invest in a dehumidifier yourselves as this problem will eventually come back, it's Florida, swamp country, you need something to keep house dry inside. My inlaws in Virginia have one in their basement, and it's not enough. I get sick whenever I have gone down there to the basement. But all the work that you did will really help.

[@debibrown5568]

We were gone from our Georgia house for a month and during that time our air conditioner had leaked. Good thing our neighbors went in and checked on the house 2 days before we got there. We asked a friend about what to do....who has a business in air conditioning, and mold removal who lent us his machine. We took it to Georgia. Cleaned the carpets, dehumidifier , then ran the machine. The amazing thing was that house always had a cigarette smell we couldn’t get rid of, but the machine did get rid of it. Your house is looking great! - watching from Lake Wales, Florida

[@sharvo6]

Concrobium! I had no idea, headed to the hardware store! Thanks!

[@J3nnycat]

Yes! I’m a huge fan of Concrobium. Used it in my house and fixed the problem. You can also fog with Concrobium. They sell it in jugs. This is great info, I wish more people knew.

[@amg9163]

Did you buy cans of foggers or did you rent a machine to create the fog? Thank you in advance for your response.

[@carolwoodle2179]

I'm in that same boat now. Praying the insurance company helps. I have asthma and the mold is killing me. Thank you so much for the information.

[@maryzackarian7870]

I would get rid of the couch as well. The mold got in there and the chemicals as well... but glad you got this under control....

[@dantaylor3233]

I’m also a mold-man like Barry. You explained how and why bleach doesn’t kill mold better than I’ve ever been able to. I’m very impressed with how accurately you explained everything

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thank you. 😊

[@faithhope2212]

I did not know all that about mold. So glad you will both be much safer and more comfortable. In a way Elizabeth, its very fortunate you are an excellent tester for air quality.😊 You are looking and sounding so good🌹🕊

[@francineposa6103]

You mentioned couch; could mold have invaded the couch. Had a friend had mold remediation and all soft furniture linens soooo much was disposed of. Hard surface furniture taken away to probably be treated. Even their tooth brushes were disposed of. Bought house without mold inspection unfortunately. Sad lost husband due to his exposure. Praying for complete recovery of house. So difficult yet moving forward! What blessings to have people dropped in your lap who are a perfect fit.

[@karenbuckner1959]

So sorry for your loss.

[@beautifulvictory4eva185]

That's a good idea I never thought about the furniture. I would say it be probably best to get new furniture.

[@JanesDough855]

What great news that this mold problem was taken care of before you started tearing apart the shower. Good to learn these things.

[@brendaturner7112]

As a parent to an adult child who has lost her livelihood, quality of life etc from mold toxicity I wouldn't wish this on any person. We've spent much money to help her regain her health as most of the medical community doesn't recognize it as a major health problem. I won't comment on your remediation but I wish Elizabeth good health.

[@noreenn6976]

House is looking beautiful. Just be careful with used furniture, paintings, pictures, they can be a source of mold but I may be stating the obvious.

[@PreppingAngel]

I've seen in other houses that they use lattice as skirting so air flow gets under the houses in Florida. I've also seen a heavy duty mesh used. Just like our house in TN has vents to open and close but it's warmer there so I can see where the lattice works well.

[@ModestNeophyte]

i was so confused when i saw this video this morning. i thought it was a new upload and i was like "why in the world are they doing this after the furniture is in?" i came back just now and realized its 6 months old LOL

[@pesto12601]

You might want to toss that couch that came with the house.. which is also probably full of mold.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Except that the couch was inside the house during the mold treatment, so it’s clear of mold as well.

[@pesto12601]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree ahh. touche! 🙂

[@bessieoriotis5104]

Elizabeth you and Bill look so much better. The fact is you both did your best to get rid of this obnoxious mold. Even people who don't have any health issues should consider the mold. A great job. GREECE 😅❤

[@genevievebakkensen86]

God is guiding your journey and putting the right people in your path at the right time . Enjoy your new home💞

[@yvonnebunce2524]

You have made amazing progress in such a short time. I have a suggestion for a project you are talking about in the future. You are talking about building bunk beds for you and Elizabeth to sleep in until you get your bedroom set up. My husband has built two sets for grandchildren. The way he built them is basically two twin beds that can be used separately or one can be put on top of the other to make bunk beds. That way you wouldn't have to crawl up on a top bunk, using them as two twin beds to begin with but you could join them when you are ready to have bunk beds. This is just a suggestion as we have used ours both ways depending on the circumstances. And yes, I know this is a project in your future but I thought it was something you might want to think about. God bless you both!

[@marcelhetu3325]

Hi Bill and Elizabeth, just wondering if that professional would suggest you add a dehumidifier to your home as well as an air purifier? Your Canadian friend

[@commonsense6967]

Mold is a constant issue in FL, but be vigilant about the condition of your roof, because I had some leaks in mine, and now with a new roof, it's greatly improved.

[@barbarakoeppe2623]

I'm so glad the mold is gone I can't wait to see the house furnished

[@teresabrockett7525]

So happy for the successful removal of the mold. Now you can get down to the business of ENJOYING your snowbird home. ♡

[@debrahanko3978]

So happy to see everything going well and that Elizabeth will be able to enjoy your beautiful new home and you can be together. Looking forward to thr next video. Thanks for the info on bleach and mold . Stay happy, healthy and safe. Have a great day everyone!

[@janicew6222]

Very educational, I am glad to know about bleach because when you google how to kill mold, the first method is with bleach. Now, we know!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

God co-incidences are everywhere. Glad He found you a known remediator for the mold.

[@crazgirl80]

Ohh its time to put your stamp on the house . Can't wait until you start adding things .

[@susanshelton9937]

It’s so wonderful to see that the house is coming along and soon you’ll be able to move into it. I hope you have a safe trip home but I know this will probably already be on after y’all have already went home. I can’t wait to see what Elizabeth does with the house it’s going to look really great. It’s fun to be able to do something like put all new furniture find little knickknacks, I send my love and I’m glad that you were able to have somebody that right there. Did you know you could trust to do the mold issue for you? I know one thing I’m gonna be getting a humidifier for my house cause I think that’s what I need for my allergies.❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaeade6515]

Did you mean a dehumidifier?

[@linak7155]

​@@lindaeade6515 yes, a dehumidifier removes the moisture that allows the mold to grow...

[@hardywhitehead501]

So happy to see this has been done properly. We had mold in our home here in Texas and it was absolutely the best thing we ever did. Take care both of you and blessings. Betty 🥰❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@annwatrous1289]

Love the video

[@cheekysaver]

Yayyy! I am so happy for you guys!

[@deborahcollins9623]

How exciting!!

[@Marthacraftsandmore]

Yay!!! Decorating time👏🏻❤️

[@pamgallagher4584]

So grateful to hear your news on the mold. It seems like the couch, and anything else that was in the house, will need treatment also. Be safe dear ones. Thank you, for taking us along on your adventures. God bless you, and keep you safe as you travel.🙏💕😎

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

The couch was in the house, while the treatment was being done.

[@kathyhennigan7807]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree But the couch is something different from the wood items in the building. The surface might be clean but what is still inside? Perhaps you should donate the couch and get something else to be sure. I had friends that had mold inside the walls of their home in California because the construction workers who had worked on the house build had left used beers can under the stairs when they install the sheetrock and left them inside the walls. My friends lived in the home for a couple of years and were continually sick until their doctor suggested they should have the air tested in the home. They found black mold. Everything that was "soft" like their clothes, mattresses, stereo speakers and even the refrigerator all had to be tossed. All the sheetrock also needed to removed and replaced. It took them over a year to get things repaired so they could get back in. Fortunately they had insurance but since the late 1990's, insurance policies limit mold coverage. Just want to be sure that you are both safe while you stay there.

[@lindafrazier8799]

This is great info!

[@carlasmith4777]

Awesome! So happy for y'all

[@carolynmoody9460]

Many blessings ❤️

[@barbaragalloway5953]

You may want to get your own dehumidifier for the house. I'm in North Florida it's very humid and the musty smell will come back. Your central AC will control it when you run it in the summer but during the winter you'll notice the house feeling damp.

[@sheilacirioni4676]

Glad you got rid of the mold you guys..Now you can start enjoying your home soon.Take care Elizabeth & Bill God Bless!!!🌟⚘😍

[@joshpratt5519]

Elizabeth is peaceful and a calming force. If I was a neighbor I would have to hug her. Just sayin.

[@catmejia6109]

Great information, thank you

[@DebraGill]

Thanks for the info, very helpful.

[@naturalwitch1359]

Very informative thank you

[@trixiegirlism]

Florida is the most humid state in US. So going forward do you have any plans to install a dehumidifier or possibly get a portable one? Especially since the house will be closed up for most of the year.

[@pamhutzell8268]

So happy !it will be neat to see you's happy!

[@jerrymoore838]

Interesting process, thanks

[@PrplAngl]

🙏 Glad this was able to be done. 💜 Yay

[@leem200]

The house is looking good. Hope all goes well with your appointments. Wonderful you are taking care of the mold issue. Be nice and fun to furnish the place. Peace!

[@primrozie]

Timing sounds perfect with the house being empty after the de-molding process. Chemicals concern me a lot more since husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's. He uses fly spray when we get gnats and I leave when he does that. I have asthma and immediately I feel and taste the presence of the spray in my throat. The house looks new! So nice.

[@BrightRiverSunset]

Thanks for sharing this information about removing mold! Great Info!

[@jan6293]

Bill and Elizabeth, good news ! Thanks for sharing.

[@vernhedeen9807]

Love you guys congrats on the bye bye to mold!!

[@heidik-lady8135]

Mold is not as mysterious now. It can be "evicted". Great information as usual. 👍

[@victoriajameson241]

Very Informative! Especially here in Florida

[@angelabaril104]

Good morning to you both and Elizabeth your thermos bottle is just like mine that I am drinking my coffee from now while watching you guys. So happy you are able to clear the house of mold so you can live a wonderful and peaceful life in your new home.

[@laurakerr3450]

Hi Bill and Elizabeth , You might want to get a de humidifier . I live in Lake Placid , we have a lake here .We baught a de humidifier and it takes 3 gallons of water out in a day ! Day after day ! Glad you are getting your mold taken care of ! I mentioned the lake, that might make the water worst ! Hope you and Elizabeth can finally settle in to your Florida home ! Nice that Elizabeth can breathe ! Sending Love and prayer to you both !

[@Karlthegrubber]

I love your videos. God bless you both.

[@thecrankyoldretiredlady5237]

So cool!

[@steveegbert3554]

Glad you all will have a safe house,enjoy.

[@margludwig1173]

Can’t wait to see more of your treasures Elizabeth!

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Yay Elizabeth! Sounds great for a fresh new home!🤗

[@joycehahn01]

i love both the "girly" stuff and the "manly stuff ! Thanks for sharing ! :)

[@Randy8923]

Very important information concerning the mold. Thank you for sharing. I am relieved your mold issue is under control. God bless you both.

[@mikewilson4141]

Congratulations on a job well done !

[@christigoodeating]

Thank you for this information about mold. I really appreciate it.🙂

[@Betzie1954]

Very nice that you both are able to have a warm place for the winter months.. 🎉

[@jackievotaw8162]

Y'all both sound so happy

[@mildredlane3717]

yes, I learned a lot about mold. thanks

[@wandafuqua2050]

Things are coming right along. You are truly blessed.❤

[@amma3536]

Take care and be blessed.😊

[@kimberlybush2219]

Bill and Elizabeth, I pranked you in the comment section yesterday. I have been concerned you did not find any humor in it. So I want to assure you I love your show and there was no malice intended. I was just getting a head start on April fools.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes, I understood that! I just didn’t know how to respond. It’s cool. Be blessed.

[@margaretscott5468]

Hi guys I'm from Ontario canada we had move from our other place cause my husband got sick with mold in is lungs from other place he ended up with it in is lungs now is lungs really bad from it nurse coming in everyday put iv in him that'd how bad he is so I know mold bad thank God you guys took care of your problem not good for anyone breath that stuff in your lungs take care guys love you

[@tygerlily1700]

God Bless you Both❤

[@janetthompson9472]

Can't wait for the next video from Minnesota we love you both too.

[@deniseellenburg649]

The new house is looking beautiful!! I'm so happy to see your hopes and dreams come to fruition and wish you many happy years of memory making there!!

[@kitbram2033]

Nice! This makes me want to do a treatment even though I’m in the desert!

[@shosmyth1454]

Good to see you Elizabeth and Bill! Good subject matter. Thank you.

[@pamelar5868]

Your videos and you two are a pleasure. Thank you for good, clean and kind-hearted content.❤

[@jacquitabeddo6621]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing this. We have spent most of our lives in the desert southwest although in the mountains so we have snow filled winters. That said though we have not had much experience with mold. We are praying about a solution to similar health issues and may need to move as well. This information puts more tools in the tool box. It is encouraging to see you provide for yourselves and still keep the commitment to living debt free.