Posted in Air Quality, on November 15, 2016
We receive a lot of calls from people who are unsure of what to do about their indoor air quality concerns. They know something is not quite right with their indoor air quality, they are just unsure what it could be. In some cases they smell odours that are of concern. These odours could be just in one room, or they could be in several areas or throughout the home.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on November 07, 2016
Floods and unwanted water in your home can not only ruin furniture, valuables, and electronics in your home it can also cause mould, which affects your air quality. Thats right, unwanted water in your home can lead to a lot of damage, not only to your house but to your air quality.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on November 01, 2016
We receive a lot of calls where potential clients are concerned about mold growth. Either because they have seen mold growth somewhere in their home, or they believe that they can smell mold. Many are unsure if they need just a mold inspection or air quality testing as well. A detailed mold inspection is definitely a good first step in determining if you may have hidden mold growth in either your basement, bathrooms or attic.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 24, 2016
There are numerous mold remediation companies that either use chemicals during their mold cleaning or mold remediation procedures. We have a number of clients that call us all the time to ask if there chemicals are really necessary to get rid of their mold problem.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 17, 2016
Every now and then we get calls from people (who did not hire us to perform indoor air quality testing) to review a report or obtain information from us regarding an air quality test performed by another consulting company. In some cases, the caller didn’t know about our air quality testing service, in other cases we spoke to them prior to them choosing another firm (usually due to cost), or the test was performed by their management company or corporate landlord.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on October 07, 2016
More and more people are beginning to add a scent to their home as a way to personalize their home. This can be anywhere from a sweet scent to a savory scent but in most cases it can also provide a warming and calming scent or feel to the home.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on September 26, 2016
It’s getting colder at night and the air conditioning is finally being turned off. With fall, the leaves start to change, the nights become colder and this means getting the house ready for the colder months ahead. With the colder temperatures also comes the annual furnace maintenance where the furnace should be cleaned and all systems checked to ensure a warm indoor environment in the winter that lies ahead.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on September 09, 2016
The typical first reaction to finding mould is to get rid of it. Mould attacks and damages your health, your indoor air quality, and the state of your home. A lot of articles on the internet suggest spraying certain chemicals onto the mould to get get rid of it, but that may just be one of the worst things you could do.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on August 17, 2016
Did you know that any air purifiers that are available for consumers to buy produce large amounts of ozone, which can cause a lot of harm to your indoor air quality. Not only does a large amount of emitted ozone harm your air quality, but it can be very dangerous to your health as well. You don’t want to bring such a dangerous product into your house especially if you have young children living there.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on August 04, 2016
Did you know that the flooring in your house may not be safe for your family’s health, or your home’s air quality? Well some of the most common laminated flooring found in a lot of modern and older homes has been linked to having formaldehyde in some of the adhesives and resins that are used in the production of wood laminate. Exposure to formaldehyde has been connected with respiratory issues and even some cancers.
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