Mike Kapur

Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home Inspections

Mike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.

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Got Mold? How to Clean Mold with Vinegar and Baking Soda

Household mold is very common, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it or clean it up without taking safety precautions. Fortunately, a pair of pantry staples, white vinegar and baking soda, combine to make an effec...

How to Clean Mold off of a Ceiling (Plus Prevention Tips)

The best ways to get rid of mold using bleach, vinegar, and moreYou glance up at the ceiling one day, only to find that you’re staring at black, brown, or green spots up there. What the heck are those? These spots, whi...

How to Get Rid of Black Mold Safely & Effectively

A guide to identifying, cleaning & preventing black moldBlack mold is a type of fungus that can grow indoors. Like all molds, black mold loves moist environments, so areas that are often damp, such as wet basements, show...

How to

Get Rid of Carpet Mold

Carpet mold can produce unpleasant odors, degrade your carpet, and cause wheezing in asthma sufferers. Check underneath furniture regularly, in order to catch mold at the surface of the carpet. If the mold has reached th...

How to Get Rid of Mold on Drywall

Drywall is a revolutionary (and cost-effective) building material, but its also prone to things like water damage and, worse, mold. A mold problem is never a fun time, but luckily there are a couple handy ways to banish ...

How to

Kill Aspergillus Niger

Aspergillus niger is a common mold found all over the world, commonly in decaying organic matter or decaying food products. You can recognize Aspergillus niger as a common black mold in moist surfaces, and in organic mat...

How to

Remove Mold and Mildew

If you smell musty odors or see unsightly spots growing on walls or furniture, you might be dealing with mold or mildew. While it’s really common to encounter mold, it can cause a lot of trouble if you leave it untreat...

How to

Clean Mold Off Concrete

Choose from several cleaning agents to remove mold from concrete. Spot test a small area with your chosen cleaning agent to make sure no damage occurs. You’ll need to wear protective gear and scrub the moldy areas vigo...

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Naturally Recover from Toxic Mold Exposure

Toxic mold is one of those things that doesn’t seem as harmful as it is. If you notice some dark mold spots around your home or office, you may not think much of it. But if you’re having cold or flu-like symptoms, th...

How to Clean Mildew, Mold, and Moss from Canvas Awnings

Canvas awnings on your home or RV are usually durable to the elements, but even they could develop some unsightly mold and mildew over time. We know that you want to make your awnings look like the day you first put them...

How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in Shower Grout

To rid your shower of mold, first use a vinegar-borax solution to kill the mold. Alternatively, you can use a vinegar-hydrogen peroxide solution or straight peroxide to kill the mold. Mold stains may remain after ridding...

How to

Report Black Mold

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 ...

How to

Clean Mold in a Basement

Put on protective gear before inspecting or cleaning mold. Find out the size of the affected area, then decide if you prefer to hire a professional. To clean it yourself, apply a mold-killing cleaning agent such as dilut...

How to

Remove Moisture from the Air

Controlling humidity in your home is crucial to maintaining the overall health and comfort of your family and keeping your home safe against dangerous organisms like mold and mildew. If it always feels warm and musty ins...

How to

Kill Mold

Mold is a common household problem, but it can be hazardous to your health. It may cause a stuffy nose, a sore throat, breathing problems, coughing, burning eyes, or a rash, especially if you’re allergic to it. Fortuna...

How to

Clean Mold Off a Roof

It’s easy to let a mold problem sneak up on you on in out-of-the-way places like the roof of your home. Just because you can’t see it, however, doesn’t make it any less dangerous. At best, slimy black mold deposits...

How to

Prepare Your House for Vacation

Going on vacation is so exciting, but getting ready to leave can be super stressful. On top of making sure all of your travel arrangements are in order, you've also got to worry about what to do with your house while you...

How to

Winterize a Vacant Home

When you're leaving your house during winter for an extended period, closing up a summer vacation home,or cleaning a foreclosure, it's important to winterize your property to prevent it from deteriorating while you're aw...

How to

Get Your Landlord to Fix a Mold Problem

Mold is a dangerous health hazard that can reduce your quality of life. If you find mold in your apartment, you should document the extent of the mold and ask your landlord to clean it up. Your landlord should also fix t...