Posted in Air Quality, on July 06, 2021
For some of us, it just isn’t clean unless it smells clean — in fact, bad smells are the top reason people book indoor air quality testing! But before you revel in the lemony scent and admire your clean kitchen, you should be aware that some of the most common brands of cleaning products can harm your health. You may be surprised to learn that air quality testing picks up many of the common Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in products for the kitchen, bathroom, and floors.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on June 14, 2021
One of the common questions people ask us at SafeAir is if there’s a relationship between poor air quality and mold growth. The answer is straightforward: yes, your indoor air environment can be significantly improved by mold inspection in Toronto. Mold affects the materials it grows on, but it also travels and reproduces by using the airways in your home. Good indoor air quality rests on several interrelated factors that can be picked up during mold testing in Toronto, radon testing, and general air quality tests.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on June 07, 2021
When we speak about indoor air quality testing, most people think we’re talking about scent or how environmental pollution affects our homes. But air quality testing is about so much more than a strange smell and can affect you and your family in many different ways. This article will help you learn what good air quality is and what common allergens and household pollutants might be found in your home. In the end, we’ll share some of SafeAir’s top tips to improve indoor air quality, learned over a decade of working with homeowners across Toronto and the GTA.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on May 10, 2021
As any allergy sufferer knows, even the mildest day can severely impact your quality of life. Mold inspection in Toronto can help to identify this common cause of year-round allergies. Symptoms like a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes are common to a wide range of irritants, making it challenging to know what’s causing them
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on May 03, 2021
Home air quality testing is a fantastic tool for any homeowner interested in making positive changes to the indoor air environment. It's a safe and non-invasive way to measure pollutants, toxins, allergens, dust, or mold spores or look for more specific issues, such as radon testing. Regardless of your concerns, improving your indoor air quality testing has positive effects on more than just your lungs — it can improve your sleep, concentration and reduce the impact of chronic conditions like asthma.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on April 19, 2021
Carbon monoxide is one of the most common and dangerous pollutants found during air quality testing. Still, after years of education about its dangers, some of us have forgotten just how easily it can build up in our homes. At SafeAir, we do carbon monoxide, mold, or radon testing in residential and commercial buildings. These easy tests are simple to perform and won’t disrupt your day — in fact, they may even save your life. Here are ten things you should know about carbon monoxide at home.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on April 16, 2021
Buying a home is the single largest purchase of our lives, and it can feel fraught with risk — nobody wants to discover mold growth, radon gas or asbestos after they move in. While you may have to wait to begin mold testing in Toronto, keeping the signs of mold growth in mind when visiting open houses and showings can help you spot warning signs and symptoms that may indicate costly problems.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on April 08, 2021
Home air quality testing is a service that is growing in popularity as spare bedrooms and basements transition into home offices and workspaces. Whether it’s radon testing, mold testing, or general improvements that you’re looking to make, SafeAir has several tips to help you make your home a healthier place for work and play.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on March 22, 2021
Is your home ready for spring? Research has revealed that 96% of homes have at least one common air quality issue, making indoor air quality testing your best tool for making this spring a healthy one. Whether you’re interested in radon testing or simply curious about your home, your living environment can be improved this spring by paying closer attention to the air that you breathe.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on March 15, 2021
Thousands of Toronto homeowners have to deal with mold growth every year, which has to lead to mould inspection in Toronto becoming a popular service among your neighbours. Nobody wants to admit they’ve got a mold infestation in their home, but the truth is that there are some things you can prevent and some that you can’t, and it’s often the location or construction of your home that makes mold more likely.
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