Posts by robertmplleaf
What is the difference between mold and mildew?
What is the difference between Mold and Mildew? Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold’s or funguses that are all part of the same general mold species. The term mildew is sometimes used generically to refer to mold growth, usually on a flat surface like bathroom tile surfaces or other flat areas where there is…
Read MoreWinner of the 2024 Best of the Best Award on HomeStars for Mold Removal!
Winner of the 2024 Best of the Best Award on HomeStars for Mold Removal! We are proud to announce that Maple Leaf Mold Inc. has been awarded another Best of the Best Award from Homestars / HomeAdvisors, the top review based service in Canada. This solidifies our position as the top environmental / mold removal…
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality and Gas Appliances
Indoor Air Quality and Gas Appliances We deal with issues all the time related to poor indoor air quality so today I thought we’d explore indoor air quality and gas appliances as it’s been in the news lately. We also believe that the air we breath should be free of mold, asbestos or other chemicals…
Read MoreWhen Landlords won’t fix asthma triggers like mold doctors call in the lawyers
  When Landlords won’t fix asthma triggers like mold doctors call in the lawyers. Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention. In the kitchen of her rental home in northwest Washington, D.C., Shelly, a…
Read MoreRenter sought compensation for mold but tenancy dispute board stuck her with the bill
Always keep an eye out for possible mold issues Today’s post highlights just how important it is to insure that you always be vigilant when you spot something that may look like mold because recently a renter sought compensation for mold but a tenancy dispute board stuck her with the bill. It’s a hard thing…
Read MoreKids and lead poisoning
Kids and possible lead poisoning What should you know about your kids and possible lead poisoning. How common is it? Is it really a concern? In short, the answer is a definitive yes, you should be concerned if lead may be present in or outside of your home and you have kids. What is…
Read MoreMold has closed a school in Ontario
Mold has closed a School in Ontario As we had previously discussed, https://mapleleafmold.ca/mold-in-our-schools/ , mold continues to be a problem in our schools. Today, the Province of Ontario has announced that a school, (St. Mary’s school in Collingwood), has been affected and that the presence of mold has closed a school in Ontario. Start date…
Read MoreWhy go through the expense and effort to remove lead from your home?
Why go through the expense and effort to remove lead from your home? Why go through the expense and effort to remove lead from your home? Because no safe blood level has been identified for young children, all sources of lead exposure for children should be controlled or eliminated. EPA and Health Canada have set…
Read MoreRental Properties are more likely to be moldy than other homes.
Rental Properties are more likely to be moldy than other Homes Rental properties are more likely to be moldy than other homes. This is a concern as excessive mold growth is known to harm human health likely be moldy Once buildings are infested with mold, the difficult and costly issue of remediation arises, https://mapleleafmold.ca/what-are-you-bre…ng-in-your-condo/  …
Read MoreThe Danger of having Lead Paint in your Home
The Danger of having Lead Paint in your Home The danger of having lead paint in your home is a significant concern…and todays New York Times article, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/climate/epa-lead-dust-homes.html continues to drive home the importance of having it removed from your living environment. The articles stresses the Environmental Protection Agency’s concern over unsafe levels of lead…
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