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Old 11-05-2009, 12:14 PM
 
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Hi,

I recently moved to HPP and have been having mold allergies as I am allergic to mold, and it is growing on everything. Someone told me Leilani Estates is not as moldy. Is this true? Thanks a lot.
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Old 11-05-2009, 01:22 PM
 
Location: Pahoa Hawaii
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Leilani is wetter overall than HPP, it is at a higher elevation. I've been in Leilani 10 years, always have mold growing on something....
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:35 PM
 
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You're going to be hard-pressed to find anywhere on the windward side that doesn't have mold/mildew.
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Old 11-05-2009, 04:52 PM
 
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Thanks for the replies. Do people with mold allergies cope in some way, or do they just end up moving elsewhere. I am just wondering how people cope with it, if they are allergic to it. Wondering if there is anything that I can do about it. Thanks!
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Pahoa Hawaii
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I'm not allergic to it but try to keep it at a minimum. I've gotten rid of as many mold harboring places as I could by removing all the draperys & carpets, overstuffed furniture, closet & cabinet doors and try to keep the house as open and breezy as possible. It is somewhat drier below about 8th St. in HPP and along the Red Rd. from Kapoho to Kalapana.
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:31 PM
 
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Thanks, I think we will end up moving to below 8th Avenue and trying that out. I have heard that before.
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Old 11-05-2009, 10:17 PM
 
Location: Big Island of Hawaii
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We bought a dehumidifier a couple of years ago. A lifesaver during rainy season!
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Old 12-09-2012, 03:07 PM
 
Location: snowbirds Pahoa/Idaho
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We bought a dehumidifier a couple of years ago. A lifesaver during rainy season!
Yes, so did we and it works remarkable. We have it set on a timer to only go on 1 hour in the AM and 1 hour in the evening, mainly due to electric costs, plus it does not heat up the house that much on a limited timer. It keeps our house wonderful, no dampness at all.

Got it from Amazon, shipped out for free and the cost to purchase was $75-$100 less then comparible models here on the isle would have cost.

When we leave back to our mainland home for a few months each year we set the timer to run 2 hours AM and 2 hours PM. and the cost to run is about $30 per month but so well worth it, to us anyways.
We do have the drain hose routed outside so its continuous, no bucket to empty.
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Old 12-09-2012, 03:08 PM
 
Location: snowbirds Pahoa/Idaho
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Geesh sorry did not realize this was an old topic. Should have looked at the date before I replied.

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Old 12-10-2012, 11:48 AM
 
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Just a suggestion. I used to live in the #1 Pollen/allergy place in the US before I moved to Hawaii.

Turns out, my constant allergies and sinus issues were because of my diet.

Try going vegan and eat as much raw (uncooked unprocessed) foods that you can. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies and cut out the milk! 75% of people on earth are allergic to milk and do not even know it!
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