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Cleaning up after a flood
Cleaning up after a Flood Cleaning up after a flood can pose health risks that include potential structural issues, electrical / shock potential and hazards associated with exposure to biological contaminants. Depending on the source, water from even a minor flood will contain viruses, bacteria and raw sewage. You and your family should wait to…
Read MoreMold and how it’s affected a growing number of people
Mold – A growing issue We continuously hear from people about some of the common experiences they have after being exposed to mold and how it’s affected a growing number of people. Because of this we felt that by sharing some of their stories, and other relevant individuals, we can help people better understand…
Read MoreCan I save my hardwood flooring after water damage?
This is one of the most common questions we receive at Maple Leaf Mold. Many people ask us, “How can I save my hardwood flooring after water damage?”, and, “If I decide to leave it to let it dry on its own is there a health hazard? Today, the amount of homes with hardwood floors…
Read MoreEliminate mold early to reduce costs and health risks
Mold: Catch it early and eliminate costs / health risks When it comes to mold you should eliminate mold early to reduce costs and health risks. And the best way to save money and eliminate a potential hazardous material from developing is to know what to look for before it happens. There are a number…
Read MoreMold in your furnace system
Mold in your furnace System The CBC news article has come out with an interesting story about the potential dangers associated with mold in your furnace system, such as heat pumps and mold, (you can read the article here http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4559478) These days, with energy savings on everyone’s mind, a heat pump makes a lot of…
Read MoreFlooding and Mold
Flooding and Mold The Toronto Star has an interesting article out today titled, Water is the New Fire, (https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/03/05/water-is-the-new-fire-says-the-insurance-bureau-of-canada-as-researchers-point-to-development-as-major-cause-of-basement-flooding.html), that discusses flooding and mold in a report that has recently been released by the City of Toronto working in conjunction with the Journal of Cleaner Production. The study titled, “Assessing urban areas vulnerability to pluvial…
Read MoreThe dangers of Vermiculite Insulation
The dangers of vermiculite insulation… The dangers of vermiculite insulation are many, particularly asbestos impregnated vermiculite insulation. Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral that has the unusual property of expanding into fish-hook shapes or worm-like accordion shaped pieces when heated. The expanded vermiculite is a light-weight, fire resistant, absorbent, and odorless material.…
Read MoreMold and Indoor Air Quality
Mold and Indoor Air Quality From a mold and indoor air quality perspective, it is now a well-accepted fact that both dead and live mold / mold spores negatively affect air quality (IAQ) and subsequently human health. Most people, being health conscious people or those suffering from the presence of mold in their homes these…
Read MoreHow do you define normal mold exposure.
How do you define normal mold exposure How do you define normal mold exposure? Over the lifespan of this blog we have attempted to provide you with definitive fact-based data as it relates to mold. We have discussed many of the significant health issues it poses when exposed on even a casual basis and presented a number…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I smell of see mold in my house?
What Should I do if I smell or I see mold in my house? It happens to more people than you may realise. They come home one day and they smell a musty or a damp odor in a certain area or, may smell something out of the ordinary. Some people may go into their…
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