Mold – Health
Microplastics and Water – An unexpected Reaction
Microplastics and Water – An unexpected finding Research released this month has found that microplastics, when exposed to water, generated high-energy reactive radicals, (reactive oxygen), which, it is believed, contributes to why microplastics are making us sick. How do high-energy reactive radicals, (reactive oxygen) make us sick? Well, when high-energy radicals, such as oxygen, build…
Read MoreAre we underestimating the impact of Mold-related illnesses?
Are we underestimating the impact of Mold-related illnesses? It appears, through recent publications and studies released by the CDC, (U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and well as others), that mold-related illnesses are on the rise. In fact, due to this rise articles are asking if we are under-estimating the impact of mold-related illnesses.…
Read MoreAnother microplastics removal…
Hi, We have just completed another microplastics removal…and are proud to announce the expansion of our microplastics removal team in order to deal with 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…
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 MoreHave you found mold in your condo?
Have you found mold in your Condo? When buying, selling or after purchasing a condo you should be aware of the possibility of the presence of mold. Unfortunately, mold in a condo is a relatively common issue. Caused by the presence of moisture it is visible as water staining on a wall or ceiling, a…
Read MoreMore and more schools affected by mold
More and more schools affected by mold across Canada and into the U.S As we get deeper into the winter months we start to see higher Relative Humidity, (RH), levels rise outdoors and, due to forced air heating systems inside, RH levels drop indoors. This is a positive when it comes to controlling the spread…
Read MoreMicroplastics in our Food
Microplastics in our Food Today’s topic covers Microplastics in our food and which food sources ones you should specifically avoid and reduce ingesting where possible. The origin of today’s looming microplastic health impacts on humans Microplastics seem to be everywhere, from the equator to the arctic, from the bottom of the sea to the top…
Read MoreNew homes with major mold issues
New homes with major mold issues Something I posted here about four years ago is, unfortunately, is still affecting the construction industry in Southern Ontario, https://mapleleafmold.ca/mold-growing-on-…der-construction/ As everyone knows, Toronto and the surrounding area is undergoing a huge building boom, particularly semi and fully detached homes. Stick frame, (using wooden stud and support products), is…
Read MoreHave your home tested for asbestos before a renovation or a demolition project
Have your home tested for asbestos before a renovation or a demolition project Asbestos exposure is the number one killer of workers in some provinces, with harmful asbestos fibres found in over 3,000 household materials. As a homeowner, you need to get your home tested for asbestos before a renovation or demolition project. This will…
Read MoreAspergillus Latus – A mold hybrid pathogen that can cause disease in humans.
A.Latus Aspergillus Latus – A mold hybrid pathogen that can cause disease in humans. A particular species of mold, (Aspergillus Latus / A.Latus), was found for the first time and has been confirmed to be a hybrid, (the merging of), two distinct organisms. This particular species is of interest because it directly causes human diseases.…
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