The last few weeks have reminded us that the spring rainfall is coming. During a recent air quality inspection of a crawlspace, it was discovered that there was water sitting on top of the vapor barrier. The puddles were within a few feet of the HVAC unit/air handler that was located in the crawlspace. It …
Have you begun to make plans for the upcoming year? With New Year’s Eve just behind us, many homeowners are looking around their post-holiday homes with amazement and shock.
It is important to know what type of mold you are dealing with to properly treat the problem area. Each one has different characteristics and can grow in specific areas in your house.
Many of us are shut indoors because of the lockdown brought by the spread of COVID-19, and this can create extra air moisture from showers and baths, drying laundry, and steam from cooking; all of these can lead to mold appearing on our walls and ceilings.
Mold is one of the most common problems that homeowners run into and is not an indication of a dirty household. On the contrary, mold buildup and bacterial growth can happen within any area, given the right conditions.
It’s easier and healthier to prevent mold than it is to try to clean it up. This article will explore some simple ways you can use to clean your home to prevent and control mold.
With the seasons changing and people beginning to use confined areas to store their summer clothes and belongings, a small population of homeowners have noticed an odd smell creeping into their noses.
There are a lot of things that affect the air quality in our homes, mold being one at the top of the list. But it is not always the cause, according to our mold certified inspectors.
While we organize our costumes and put on our masks to fight COVID-19, we often forget about the spooky air quality in our own homes.
When you make a plan to deep clean your house over the weekend or on holiday, what’s the first thing that crosses your mind?