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Bathroom mold is quite common and appears for several reasons, but before you spend any money hiring a Certified Mold Inspector, you may want to understand what you can safely clean or remove on your own, and when you require a professional mold removal company. Surface Mold In most cases, surface mold can be cleaned…

If you have ever ventured into your attic, you may have discovered a moldy surprise. The first thing most homeowners do is an internet search, which will likely provide you with some inaccurate search results which will only cause you to panic. Let us help you clear up a few myths about removing mold from…

Storage boxes are a convenient method of getting rid of clutter from a home, or storing items that you aren’t going to use for a while. The storage boxes can then be placed in your basement, attic or even a self-storage facility. One of the issues you have to anticipate is the growth of mold…

The presence of mold in a house is usually the result of the presence of mold spores, humidity and warmth. When you detect a moldy smell in a house or are interested in moving to a new home, it would be prudent to have a mold inspection in Toronto done to check for the presence…

The idea that bleach can actually get rid of mold is entirely wrong. It is actually a premise that has been disseminated by bleach companies as well as DIY communities.  The assumption is that mold can be removed by simply spraying bleach on the affected area. Scrubbing then follows to remove the mold from the…

It is not uncommon to find mold growing in the bathroom. However, it can be very disturbing to walk into a bathroom that has molds. Bathrooms are smaller rooms in the house and as such, they tend to hold more moisture as compared to other places. The frequency of bathroom use is also an additional…

White mold is a common problem in many residential homes. However, it does not get the exact amount of attention as black mold. This is because of a notion about the toxic black mold that has led to inflated fears in many homes. Although the color of mold can be used to rule out particular…

The entire process of identifying the presence of molds with the aid of scientific measurements is known as mold testing. This entails carrying out appropriate tests using certain techniques to get to the bottom of everything. Mold testing techniques make it possible to determine the kind of mold species present in a particular place. To…

Many times people think of air pollution as an occurrence for the outdoors only. This is because they often hear about haze, smog and ozone. However, indoor air happens to be more polluted as compared to outdoor air. In particular, indoor air at home is polluted by elements such as fire retardants, in-house dust (lead),…

As the summer comes to an end and the weather starts to change, most homeowners are preparing their properties for a cold wet winter ahead. Winterizing your home means more than putting away the lawn furniture and bagging the fallen leaves; it’s a time to prepare and protect your home against the elements that contribute…