Ok here is a very not fun post...
I need some help - does anyone know who to call about MOLD? I just love publicly declaring this... there have been a couple of items around our house that have gone moldy recently and being that we are hypochondriacs, we want to get someone in to do a thorough inspection of our furniture etc. and also a deep cleaning/inspection of our AC units to ensure we are not blowing mold spores throughout the house... any recommendations? These are the days when you just love there not being a yellow pages here in Brazil!
I must say though it makes this less embarassing because it seems that everyone around here has issues with one little nasty invader or another. If it's not mold, it's termites, or ants, or cockroaches, or worse!
This is one of thoses things about living in a beach place and it is pretty common when it rains a lot.
For the AC you can call the assistance, furniture.... I have no clue. But be prepared for the rain season which seems to start really early this year.
When we lived in Bahia, I had my maid and myself on our toes just looking for mold.
You can put chalk wrapped in some kind of bandage in your closets to prevent it (this is a good solution), but there is nothing much it can be done.
Good Luck
Fabiola
Posted by: Fabiola Chiarelli | January 10, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Thanks for the tips!
Sorry just wanting to clarify - the assistance, furniture - is that a company?
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | January 13, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Just been catching up with your blog - am a brand new reader. I could really do with your help as I am about to become an expat wife in Rio and would like any information you can provide. Is it a safe environment for a young family? What is schooling like? Do you love the lifestyle? What is expensive there? (cars, housing etc) What is really good value?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Posted by: Amanda | January 14, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Hi Amanda,
You'll probably want to read some back-entries of the blog as I address a lot of these things! As far as safety goes, I would say that it CAN be a safe environment for a young family, depending on where you are living and what precautions you take. From what I hear from people with kids, the british and american schools are both fantastic. What is expensive here? HOUSING! (Read some of my back entries) Utilities, anything not made in Brazil (electronics especially, furniture...yes, cars...) so basically everything but shoes, havaianas, clothing, jewellery and local food!
If you have further specific questions please do send me an email, I'm happy to help - [email protected]
But I think reading back entries of the blog will help you a lot, especially in the what to know before you come section and finding a home in Rio.
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | January 15, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Hi,
For the A/C you should try to call their technical assistance.
As for the furniture, maybe a carpenter to take a look at it.
Fabiola
Posted by: Fabiola Chiarelli | January 16, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Ok perfect! Thanks
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | January 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I have a yellow pages for Zona Sul. Did you find one/get one yet? If not, I will gladly share!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 15, 2009 at 11:33 PM