Mold, Asbestos, Water & Fire Damage Blog Posts

What Home Products Can Be Used For Mold Removal in Vancouver

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 16, 2021

Mold is a common household problem. When you see it, whether it's in your bathroom, kitchen, basement, or even bedroom, the first thing you want to do is get rid of it. And if that’s how you feel, you’re not wrong. Mold removal in Vancouver is an integral part of a healthy home, and while some natural and do-it-yourself practices can work in some parts of your home, mold...

The Importance of Communicating With Your Commercial Cleaning Company

Posted in Commercial Cleaning, on September 14, 2021

The responsibilities of a commercial cleaning company aren’t light; with the pandemic still a threat to our health and wellbeing, commercial disinfectant cleaning is critical for public health. Although it is highly beneficial for you to sanitize and clean your workspace on your own, it doesn’t entirely eliminate bacteria, viruses, allergens or toxins. By hiring our specialized team at...

Do Public Properties in Montreal Contain Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on September 13, 2021

Asbestos isn't just in your home; it's in office buildings, department stores, student dorms, even museums — and not just as an artifact. There are many facilities in Quebec that people enter daily, unaware that these public spaces haven't had professional asbestos removal in Montreal that may contain the hazardous mineral. While asbestos in building materials may not always...

When Do You Have To Worry About Naturally Existing Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on September 09, 2021

Used primarily in construction prior to the 1980s, asbestos is a natural mineral mined and used ubiquitously in building materials like plumbing, drywall, and tiles for its durability, affordability, and many other favourable properties. In these applications, asbestos fibres that are disturbed and airborne can lead to severe chronic illnesses such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. Fortunately,...

The Truth to 5 Black Mold Myths

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 08, 2021

There is a lot of mystery surrounding the properties, behaviour, and risks of black mold in Toronto. Most people learn of black mold through stories and rumours. As a result, they are unaware of when mold is truly toxic or harmless. When you can separate the truths from the myths, you'll be more empowered to know when mold removal in Toronto is appropriate and when you're truly in...

Is Mold Impacting Your Workplace Air Quality

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 07, 2021

Mold spores exist naturally in our environment, circulating and actively seeking the right conditions for growth. Mold spores are just the beginning of infestations in our indoor spaces, and when these spores find their ideal environment, mold thrives, resulting in outbreaks and infestations. Without professional mold removal in Montreal, it’s difficult to effectively detect and eliminate...

4 Delayed Mold Removal Costs You Can Avoid

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 07, 2021

Mold can go hidden and undetected for a long time. Even if you start to smell an odour that is connected to mold, it can be difficult to trace its origins. The inability to not locate where mold is infesting your home can cause you not to begin mold removal in Mississauga right away. But waiting to deal with mold is not only problematic for health reasons. A delayed response to mold indoors leads...

Identify 4 Contaminants That May Be Silently Harming You in Your Home

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 06, 2021

Your homes are a place of safety, a place to relax and not worry about the outside world. However, sneaky contaminants can infiltrate your home, invading your space and affecting your health. Mold, asbestos, smoke, and viruses are all contaminants that need to be taken care of immediately. Sometimes you may not even be aware of the impact these things have on indoor air quality, health, and daily...

How do HEPA filters help with Asbestos Removal in Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on September 01, 2021

It never hurts to improve the air quality in your home, there are many easy ways to go about doing that including diffusers and air purifiers but what about a HEPA filter? High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are a fantastic tool and a great way to remove most allergens, dust particles and even help with professional asbestos removal in Toronto. If your home was built before...

How to Safely Work with Asbestos in Ontario

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 27, 2021

When conducting effective asbestos removal in Mississauga and Toronto, you need to be as safe as possible. If asbestos is disturbed and becomes airborne, the risks associated with inhalation of asbestos fibres can be detrimental to your health. Hiring professional asbestos removal services in Toronto helps you ensure that there's no risk of asbestos exposure and that every trace...

What You Need to Know About Asbestos Clean Up in Edmonton

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 25, 2021

Whether you're at work or at home, uncovered or exposed asbestos is a matter of urgency and safety. If the mineral is disturbed accidentally due to improper asbestos removal in Edmonton, its fibres can be released and inhaled. To avoid any fallout from an encounter with asbestos you must take careful steps to ensure that everyone around you is protected. If you're not sure how to manage...

Are Dormant Mold Spores a Risk to Your Property?

Posted in Mold Removal, on August 24, 2021

Mold spores exist in the environment naturally, circulating all around us without anyone ever really noticing. Despite being the starting point for mold infestations in our homes, workplaces, and even cars, they don’t become a real issue until they encounter a favourable environment. When they find the ideal conditions for growth, it’s incredibly difficult to eliminate spores and slow...

Easiest At Home Detection Tips in Mississauga

Posted in Mold Removal, on August 23, 2021

At home mold detection comes down to our two primary senses: sight and smell. For early detection in your home, you’ll need to seek out professional mold testing in Mississauga in most cases. Since mold is typically undetectable in its early stages, especially in hidden areas of a property, it’s important to learn the conditions in which mold can thrive. Aside from the obvious...

What's the Difference Between Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 23, 2021

Despite being listed now as a hazardous substance, asbestos was once a widely used building material with various applications, before its carcinogenic effects were known. As a result of being ubiquitous, asbestos removal in Mississauga is still required today as the mineral continues to be uncovered in residential and commercial properties. If asbestos is exposed and not abated the repercussions...

5 Natural Events That May Cause Asbestos Exposure

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 20, 2021

Much to the surprise of many Canadians, residential and commercial properties in Toronto may have asbestos mixed into their building materials. While these asbestos-laden materials are typically sealed away, an unforeseen weather event may leave you in need of asbestos removal in Toronto. Since every season brings the city a wide variety of weather patterns and storms, it's wise to get an...

What to Know About Asbestos in Air Ducts?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 19, 2021

Asbestos has become renowned for the danger it poses. However, to the surprise of many, it can still be commonly found, hidden in building material. Despite being banned in Canada recently, asbestos removal has not been mandatory if the material was sealed away. Although undisturbed asbestos typically does not create any immediate danger, the fibres from the mineral can quickly become airborne...

Address These 4 Main Causes of Mold in Montreal

Posted in Mold Removal, on August 19, 2021

As tempting as it seems to try and conduct mold removal in Montreal on your own, it’s not entirely practical or safe. Unless you address the direct cause of mold growth within your home, you’re at risk for another infestation. A mold inspection in Montreal will help you determine if mold is still present in your home or if it’s susceptible to growth in the future. ...

Avoid Cross Contamination with A Commercial Cleaning Company

Posted in Commercial Cleaning, on August 18, 2021

It doesn’t matter where you work; whether it be an office, newsroom, or restaurant, having your work environment clean and germ-free is highly beneficial. It increases morale, productivity, and a sense of well-being because it minimizes the risks of cross-contamination. Choosing Canada’s Restoration Services to be your commercial cleaning company will limit the spread of...

How to Approach Basement Mold Removal in Edmonton

Posted in Mold Removal, on August 11, 2021

Mold doesn’t start off as dangerous; in fact, microscopic spores naturally exist all around us. The problem arises when mold starts to grow in their ideal environment, like a basement, due to the lack of light, ventilation and increased humidity. When mold gets to the stage of a full-blown infestation, mold removal in Edmonton becomes required. Mold often goes undetected...

Asbestos Pipe Wrap Management

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 10, 2021

You may be surprised to learn that you require asbestos removal in Montreal because your pipes are covered with asbestos pipe wrap. Pipe wrap is used in both residential and commercial properties in metal piping systems. The purpose of asbestos pipe wraps was to protect against abrasion and corrosion, especially in the joints of pipe systems. Since the dangers of asbestos became known, the...

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