Mold at your Cottage
Mold at the Cottage It’s this time of year that you may not be thinking about mold at your cottage or vacation home. But, thankfully, we’ve turned the corner and warmer temperatures are starting to make their appearance…only a few more weeks and Spring will be here! And we’re now starting to think about our…
The crucial role of containment during mold removal
The crucial role of containment during mold removal When you engage a mold removal company to come in and remove the mold from your home you are assuming that the company you’ve hired will insure that the rest of your home does not become cross-contaminated during the removal. You expect that they will treat your…
Latest mold stories in the News
As part of our ongoing efforts to bring you the most up to date information and the latest mold stories in the news we’re continuing our new weekly series today. Titled simply, Mold News this Week, we will continue to issue the absolute latest and most up to date information on mold and mold contamination…
Mold News this Week
As part of our ongoing efforts to bring you the most up to date information and the latest mold stories in the news we’ve launched a new weekly series today. Titled simply, Mold News this Week, we will be issuing the absolute latest and most up to date information on mold and mold contamination removal.…
Mold species and their role in our lives – Penicillium
Mold species and their role in our lives – Penicillium We thought we’d take this opportunity to provide information about various mold species and their role in our lives, both from a positive and/or negative impact. Today, we are looking at penicillium, a common mold found across North America called Penicillium. Penicillium species: the mold that saved…
Is hidden mold at home making you sick?
Is hidden mold at home making you sick? Except for an occasional asthma flare up, Caitlin Murray is a healthy, happy 5-year-old, who loves doing artwork. But three years ago, she was terribly sick, and no one could figure out why. “She would have terrible headaches and her face was swollen and she’d throw up…
The latest mold stories in the news
As part of our ongoing efforts to bring you the most up to date information and the latest mold stories in the news we’ve launched a new weekly series today. Titled simply, Mold News this Week, we will be issuing the absolute latest and most up to date information on mold and mold contamination removal.…
To prevent mold during the winter months
To prevent mold during the winter months use the following tips from Health Canada and the Environmental Protection Agency: To Prevent Mold: Moisture control is the key to mold control, so when water leaks or spills occur indoors — act quickly. If wet or damp materials or areas are dried 24 hours to 48 hours…
Mold contamination in Canada’s northern communities
The CBC’s Devi Lockwood has just posted an article about mold contamination in Canada’s northern communities that frankly is difficult to read and speaks to the terrible consequences of unaddressed mold contamination. https://www.facebook.com/5823419603/posts/10157090120744604/ This article is one in an ongoing string of stories that document the struggles that Canada’s First Nations peoples endure. The CBC…