Posted in Mold, on May 24, 2016
The spring real estate market in the city of Toronto and the GTA is hotter than ever this year. Sales and prices have never been higher. Unfortunately, there is another price to pay aside from the listing price. The price for removing hidden mold growth. Many purchasers are forgoing a typical home inspection and even more importantly they may be ignoring potential hidden mold and moisture issues.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on May 04, 2016
A lot of people don’t know a lot about the importance of indoor air quality and the impact that it can have on their overall health. The air inside your home is highly important when it comes to the health of your family, which is why you need to ensure that it is clean and free from bacteria that can lead to allergies. A lot of people blame dust and other forms of bacteria for their allergies, but the air that is coming into your home also plays a major role.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on April 08, 2016
I often question this to myself, “aren’t people with allergies benefactors to the human race?” Think about it this way: while most of us keep on dwelling in our homes with unsafe surroundings and polluted air, these people can actually detect allergens. About 20% of all human beings develop allergies, and they should be considered as heroes of the world today, as they often end up making living spaces cleaner and safer for everyone else.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on April 05, 2016
We receive a lot of calls on a daily basis where people ask us if they should have an air quality test performed in their home or office. In many cases, the caller is experiencing health issues and allergic reactions and is unsure if it could be their indoor environment.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on March 03, 2016
This year has been a fairly mild winter with very little in precipitation and very little in accumulating snow. For the most part temperatures have been around or slightly above freezing. However, there have been a few days where the temperature did dip well below the freezing mark and most recently we had temperatures well below minus 20 degrees celsius.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on February 08, 2016
Are you constantly experiencing difficulty breathing or runny nose? Perhaps you should consider home air quality testing. In recent years, an increasing body of evidence has revealed that indoor air can be highly polluted than outdoor air. Other research reveals that people spend about 90% of their time indoors.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on January 25, 2016
Are you struggling to keep outdoor pollutants from your home? These great tips will protect your investment. Populations living around and in urban areas experience outdoor pollution, which can be a significant contributor to the indoor air quality, particularly in highly ventilated houses or those near sources of pollution. Sources of outdoor pollution differ and comprise both man-made and natural ones. Natural pollutants include oxides of nitrogen and sulfur from volcanoes and forest fires. If you're wondering how to protect your home from outside pollutants, here's how.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on January 07, 2016
Air pollutants can potentially affect environment and human health locally and across geographic and political boundaries. Consequently, governments across Canada pursue initiatives on air issues both collectively and individually. The Canadian government is further dedicated to protecting the health of Canadians from the effects of air pollution and is working on numerous fronts concurrently to fulfill that commitment. Here's a look at how various cities are working to enhance air quality.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on December 22, 2015
You're probably aware that air pollution could potentially result in various health problems, including respiratory issues. However, do you know that air pollution may be affecting your personality and brain? Pollution and global warming don't just wreak havoc on the planet, they also have detrimental effects on our health. Researchers have linked poor air quality to health issues, including asthma, respiratory ailments, and increased likelihood of stroke for a long time.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on December 07, 2015
We do a lot of air quality tests and mold inspections in condominium apartments throughout the GTA. We inspect new condo’s and old condo’s. We do mold inspections in large condo’s and small condo’s, clean condo’s....and not so clean condo’s. We get calls to do air quality testing and mold inspections in condo’s that are owner occupied or rented to tenants. Basically all sorts of condo’s.
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