Posts by robertmplleaf
People wonder why bother trying to remove microplastics from their homes and their live’s
So the question is, why bother? We are surrounded by so much of it can I really make a difference in my life? People wonder why bother trying to remove microplastics from their homes and their live’s considering they’re just about everywhere in our lives right? We always tell them that it’s because it’s your…
Read MoreWe are proud to announce our expanding microplastics removal team has just completed another indoor / outdoor microplastics environmental cleanup.
Hi, We are proud to announce our expanding microplastics removal team has just completed another indoor / outdoor microplastics environmental cleanup, (microplastics are defined as small plastic pieces less than 5 millimeters in size). They originate as an offshoot of plastic deterioration and breakdown into smaller and smaller sizes over time until they pose significant…
Read MoreSmoke from NW Ontario fires and how it’s affecting your Indoor Air Quality?
Hi, Are you wondering about how smoke from NW Ontario fires and how it’s affecting your Indoor Air Quality? Well, right now, https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7272113, much of the media is warning those in certain areas to take heed and plan accordingly. It is not a good idea to work outside or travel, https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/provincial_summary/on_e.html, stay indoors. We also…
Read MoreAre you wondering why you have black dots on your bathroom ceiling?
Hi, Are you wondering why you have black dots on your bathroom ceiling? I know I was for the longest time. Then, I had a look further into some of the homes I was inspecting. It turns out that these little black specks on the bathroom ceiling were really mold and that they were secondary…
Read MoreAsbestos in Older Toronto Homes: Renovation Safety Guide
Toronto’s housing stock includes thousands of homes built before 1990, when asbestos was standard in construction materials. Every year, homeowners and contractors begin renovation projects without checking for asbestos, only to halt work mid-project when materials test positive. This mistake costs time, money, and exposes workers and families to serious health risks. Before you tear…
Read MoreHow Quickly Does Mold Grow After a Basement Flood?
Time is your biggest enemy when dealing with a flooded basement in Ontario. The data consistently shows that mold spores begin colonizing damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure, and visible growth often appears within 72 hours under optimal conditions. After more than a decade of emergency mold response across Toronto and…
Read MoreHealthy Home Professional Crawlspace Encapsulation
Healthy Home Professional Crawlspace Encapsulation We are proud to offer our Healthy Home Professional Crawlspace Encapsulation services to our customers. Protecting your home starts from the ground up which starts with paying attention to what’s happening below your floors within your crawlspace. Crawlspace encapsulation is a proven way to seal and safeguard the often overlooked…
Read MoreDeadly mold strains highly likely to acquire resistance to new drugs
Deadly mold strains highly likely to acquire resistance to new drugs Scientists have identified deadly mold strains highly likely to acquire resistance to new drugs. The world’s most dangerous mold pathogens, already resistant to our most effective antifungal drugs, are also five times more likely to acquire resistance to desperately needed new treatments in development.…
Read MoreAlert – Blastomycosis…a disease caused by mold that’s a human pathogen
Alert – Blastomycosis…a disease caused by mold that’s a human pathogen, has recently been in the news here in Canada lately. Alert – Blastomycosis…a disease caused by mold that’s a human pathogen, has recently been in the news here in Canada lately. Please read the following; Hearst, Ontario Occurance – 2023 “A coroner’s jury has…
Read MoreAn example of how bad mold can affect a home
Recently a family in Alberta experienced an example of how bad mold can affect a home. Since May, the Garber family has been living in a fifth wheel, even though their house appears fine. Kelsey said their whole world fell apart after their house tested positive for black mold. “We had four types of toxic…
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