Posted in Mold, on July 06, 2020
Different kinds of mold can present itself in different ways in the home. Hiring the right mold inspection company in Toronto can help determine the cause of the mold, what kind it is, and how to properly exterminate it.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on July 03, 2020
Mold symptoms are often very similar to cold and flu symptoms. That's why air quality testing in Toronto is important to help determine if mold is present in your home.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on June 18, 2020
Mold can begin to grow within 48 hours when it’s exposed to the right conditions, which summer brings in abundance. Warm, stable temperatures, and an increase in water, whether from rain, activity, or accidents are a common feature of summer days.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on April 16, 2020
Protecting and improving your immune system has never been important. But did you know that mold can adversly affect your immune system? Here are 5 warning signs of mold growth to help keep your immunity protected.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on September 30, 2019
Mold can grow in carpets if the carpet gets wet and remains wet for more than 3 to 4 days. Carpet may be dry to the touch on top, however, the underlayment may be wet. There are many ways a carpet can get wet. There could be a roof leak, window leak, plumbing leak, appliance or tub overflow, basement foundation leak as well as steam cleaning that could introduce moisture into a carpet. No matter how the carpet got wet, time is ticking and the type of mold can have serious health implications.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on September 27, 2019
Businesses across Ontario are taking note of the indoor air quality of their businesses and are having regular workplace air quality testing as part of their maintenance schedules and health and safety routines.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on July 25, 2019
Did you know that steam cleaning your carpet can lead to a mold growth issue in your home? Did you also know that there may be enough mold growth build-up in your carpet that your air quality may be negatively affected?
Read MorePosted in Mold, on February 20, 2019
Odours in a home can be an indicator of either a small indoor air quality issue or a more serious one that can affect the health of the occupants.Odours are like symptoms of an issue such as a runny nose is an indicator you have a cold. Odours can also indicate a more serious issue such as a hidden mould growth problem or a chemical off-gassing issue or VOC’s. A detailed indoor air quality assessment can help determine the source of the odour and can provide you with a healthier home. Before having an indoor air quality assessment performed, some of the obvious culprits should be investigated.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on September 04, 2018
While summer doesn’t officially end until September 22nd, the hot and humid weather we’ve been having this year is likely to continue for a while, which means we aren’t going to be turning off our air conditioners any time soon.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on August 15, 2018
Air conditioning our homes does a lot of different things beyond making our homes more comfortable on hot days because air conditioning prevents mold growth too.
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