How to Avoid Condensation Problems in Duncan, Cowichan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River or anywhere on Vancouver Island. Have you ever noticed water droplets on your window or black staining on the drywall of your walls? Have you ever wondered why the moisture returns around your windows after you… Continue reading How to Avoid Condensation Problems
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The Limitations of Wiping Down Mold: Addressing Airborne Spores and Mycotoxins
This blog explores why wiping down mold may not be sufficient, highlighting the presence of airborne mold spores and mycotoxins and the potential consequences of using water-based substances for cleanup.
Mold Related Illnesses
Mold related Illnesses in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Duncan, Port Alberni, Comox, Courtenay, and Campbell River
10 Most Commonly Asked Questions about Mold in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum
Top 10 questions about mold in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum
Airborne Mold Spores and Mycotoxins
Airborne mold spores and mycotoxins in homes, offices, crawlspaces, basements, attics may lead to health issues for homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Pacific Decontamination Services kills both surface and airborne mold spores and mycotoxins. WHAT ARE MYCOTOXINS?Mycotoxins are the toxic chemical substances that certain types… Continue reading Airborne Mold Spores and Mycotoxins
Health Problems – Basement and Crawl Space Mold
Crawl space mold, crawl space fungus, and crawl space mildew compromise your home’s structural integrity and the air your family breathes.
Can Black Mold and Mycotoxins Harm You?
There are many types of black mold. Stachybotrys chartarum is usually the one referred to as ” toxic mold.” All molds can cause symptoms in people who are sensitive to or allergic to mold. But there is no reason to believe that black mold is any more dangerous than other types or colors of mold.
Bleach Does Not Break the Mold Lifecycle
Using Bleach To Kill Mold Is Toxic.
Chlorine bleach produces fumes that pollute the air and can become harmful to both humans and pets. Chlorine bleach also generates a by-product called dioxin, which is linked to cancer. Used over time, bleach builds up these pollutants in the environment. If you are battling mold the last thing you need to introduce are more toxins
Why Bleach Does Not Completely Eliminate Mold
Cleansing an area with bleach does not rid a surface or surrounding areas of the floating mold spores.
Mucormycosis – Black Fungus Mold
Homeowners in Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Alberni and all other locations on Vancouver Island many times ask the question: Who do I call for Black Fungus Mold – Mucormycosis. Reports of Mucormycosis – ‘black fungus’ – attacking covid patients in India began surfacing in early May. It is particularly alarming since the… Continue reading Mucormycosis – Black Fungus Mold