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What are you breathing in your condo?
What are you breathing in your condo? Prior to early February most Canadians were spending about 85% to 90% of their time indoors. Post Covid 19, the numbers are now approaching closer to 95% – 96%. The question that just should be concerning, particularly if you live in the downtown core, is what are you breathing…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I rent and find mold?
What should I do if I rent and find mold? We receive calls on a regular basis from people who rent an apartment or home that will have mold. So what should I do if I rent and find mold? The size of the contaminated area matters The size of the contaminated area determines your…
Read MoreAccidental poisoning can occur when using common household cleaners
Disinfection – accidental poisoning can occur when using common household cleaners It is important that you are aware that accidental poisoning can occur when using common household cleaners that contain chlorine. Recently, as Canadians continue to hunker down, practice social distancing and disinfect their homes regularly against the Covid-19, many have been following Health Canada…
Read MoreHome inspectors are not mold inspectors
Home inspectors are not mold inspectors If you are considering buying a home in the near future one of the things you should consider is having a home inspector and a mold inspector review the prospective home. Home inspectors are not trained mold inspectors and could miss a pre-existing mold condition which could impact you…
Read MoreFree Inspections?
Free Inspections? Nothing is ever free! It’s true…free inspections? Nothing is ever free as my parents always said. It is clear that there are significant health risks when people are exposed to mold in a home, at school or at work. Now, it is becoming even more important that when you find mold you remove…
Read MoreRemove mold to help prevent contracting Coronavirus Covid-19 infection
Remove mold to help prevent contracting Coronavirus Covid-19 infection It is clear that there are significant health risks when people are exposed to mold in a home, at school or at work. Now, it is becoming even more important that when you find mold you remove it, right away. It is now clear…remove mold to…
Read MoreConnection between the Coronavirus and Mold
Is there a connection between the Coronavirus and Mold As we ready ourselves for impending arrival of the Coronavirus virus here in North America it would be wise to understand not just the implications of the virus itself but if the virus may be exacerbated in some way through the presence of mold. The question…
Read MoreMold growing on new homes under constructionÂ
Mold growing on new homes under construction During my travels I am constantly dismayed at the number of instances where I see mold growing on new homes under construction. As a professional in the industry I get to visit many existing and newer homes because the owner has called me into take a look at…
Read MoreEver wonder what’s behind those nice one day bathtub refits?
Ever wonder what’s behind those nice one day bathtub refits? As both a certified mold inspector and a certified home inspector I am always amazed at the level of quality and range of finishes I see when looking a retrofitted bathroom, particularly those one or two day bathtub retrofit services, (you know, the ones with…
Read MoreCan’t sleep? It may be mold related.
Can’t sleep? It may be mold related. As research continues into the impacts of mold in our daily lives we are starting to understand a number of things about mold and its impacts on our health that we weren’t aware of even ten years ago. One of the new lines of research into mold, its…
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