Posted in Air Quality, on July 27, 2023
For many of us in the GTA, the smoke and poor air quality from this summer’s wildfires have been an entirely new and concerning experience. While we usually get calls about radon detection and mold testing, the SafeAir team has experienced an uptick in calls about how indoor air quality is affected by wildfires.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on July 18, 2023
Mold can grow year-round in the air-conditioned environments of our homes, but you might have noticed that it grows particularly well during the summer months. At SafeAir, we perform more air quality testing in Toronto during the summer and autumn because the heat and humidity that descends on Southern Ontario creates the ideal conditions for mold growth.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on July 11, 2023
Mold is known to cause physical problems, like discolouration, staining, softened wood, and damaged drywall. But you might be surprised that during a mold inspection in Toronto, the most considerable effect is usually on air quality. At SafeAir, our environmental inspections in Toronto generally pick up on a baseline level of mold spores in most homes and businesses.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on June 21, 2023
In a television mystery, a poisoning victim shows clear signs they’ve been affected: vomiting, strange behaviour, unexplained illness. But what if a poison didn’t cause symptoms until it was too late? SafeAir’s radon detection services can help you uncover this scentless, invisible, and mainly symptomless issue with your indoor air quality.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on June 15, 2023
One of the most common indications during air quality testing in Toronto is mold growth. While many home air quality contaminants show up during testing, there’s a good reason why SafeAir finds so much mold in the GTA!
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on June 09, 2023
Good air quality at home starts with a mold inspection in Toronto. The air you breathe may not be safe just because it doesn’t smell, taste or feel wrong — and because we spend so much time indoors, our air environment may affect our health more than outdoor air quality
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on May 30, 2023
Understanding whether or not your home is at risk or installing mitigation plans before selling is extremely attractive to prospective buyers! If you’ve never heard of radon gas and wonder whether your home is at risk, this article will tell you more about the importance of radon testing before real estate transactions.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on May 25, 2023
Mold may not have legs like mice, but it can move through your home just as quickly, affecting your home air quality and causing damage to your structure and health. SafeAir offers air quality testing in Toronto to help homeowners concerned about mold infestations discover emergent or established colonies — and help prevent them too.
Read MorePosted in Mold, on May 09, 2023
This spring, the forecast in the GTA has been full of rain, which has been great for the plants in our gardens and parks. But all of this increased moisture and humidity has SafeAir gearing up for a busy season of mold inspection in Toronto, as leaks, floods, and water ingress into homes cause mold infestations to burst to life alongside the tulips.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on April 28, 2023
Do you have a basement, crawlspace, bedroom, or living area in your home’s lower level? If so, SafeAir’s team of air quality experts suggests having radon detection performed to rule out unsafe levels of radon gas in your home. Radon gas is a harmful substance that occurs naturally in the environment — and is impossible to notice without professional testing since it has no smell or taste.
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