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Watch out for sub-standard work when using an insurance recommended mold removal company
What to watch out for / how to deal with substandard mold removal companies recommended by insurance companies Today’s post deals with how to watch out for sub-standard work when using an insurance recommended mold removal company and, more importantly, what to do when you find it. Why is this becoming common and why bring…
Read MoreERMI tests…what are they?
ERMI Testing ERMI tests…what are they? ERMI is a molecular based test that is being pushed by a select few labs, doctors and some allied health practitioners and water damage assessors as the latest and best method to quantify human exposure to mould. The test stands for the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index and although it’s…
Read MoreFlooding and what you can do to avoid mold
Flooding and Mold Today I thought I’d talk about flooding and what can you do to avoid mold, (see our internal links for more information); https://mapleleafmold.ca/cleaning-up-after-a-flood/ and What to do before, during and after a flood Many people right now in Southern, Central and Eastern Ontario are dealing with flood conditions and many, are…
Read MoreAre You Worried about your home’s air quality?
Are You Worried about your home’s air quality? Are you worried about your home’s air quality? As we move further into 2019 we are seeing more and more cases if homes with poor heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems that contribute directly to poor air quality and increased levels of mold and other harmful toxins…
Read MoreMold and Allergies
 A Common Problem Mold and allergies have become a significant problem in today’s world…more so than at any other time. Mold is a fungus that comes in thousands of varieties and grows both outside and inside. In order to thrive, mold needs two things: water and warmth — and you certainly don’t have to endure…
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality and Mold Prevention within a Building Envelope
Indoor Air Quality and Mold Prevention within a Building Envelope Today we thought we’d discuss indoor air quality and mold prevention within a building envelope. We have begun to see some of our commercial property managers identify issues with a number of their buildings…particularly buildings were constructed at least 20 to 25 years ago. Building envelopes…
Read MoreMold and Mildew in Toronto
   How to prevent Mold and Mildew in Toronto Today we’re going to talk about mold and mildew in Toronto and, although humidity levels are lower during our winters, there are conditions can make the inside of your home a breeding ground for mold and mildew. We’ll discuss what they are and how…
Read MoreSpring is on it’s way and so are mold allergies
Spring is on it’s way and so are mold allergies You wouldn’t know it from the current weather we have here in southern Ontario but, believe it or not, Spring is on its way and so are mold allergies. With Spring many individuals experience allergy symptoms. However, while most people attribute their runny noses and…
Read MoreAsbestos in Talc
Asbestos in Talc – What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is Asbestos a Concern? Recently, the New York Times posted an article about asbestos in talc. Nearly 12,000 women have sued Johnson & Johnson, with most claiming the talc in its well-known product Johnson’s Baby Powder caused their ovarian cancer. They now…
Read MoreMold 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.…
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