HONOLULU, HI — With the Hilton Hawaiian Village mold problem on the front pages, other Hawaii hotels are now testing their facilities to "prove" that they are mold-free.
"Fact is, they can't prove it. Mold is everywhere, but that's hard to explain to a panicked public. Knowing the facts about mold, how to prevent conditions that can lead to mold growth, and effectively managing the risk can calm the fear and preserve and enhance the quality of properties while protecting building owners and managers and those who design and construct buildings from liability," said George Benda, chairman and CEO of the Chelsea Group, Ltd., a Chicago, IL-based consulting firm specializing in indoor air quality.