Let us help you clear up a few myths about removing mold from an attic so you can understand what you are up against when you find attic mold and make an informed decision about the next steps.
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Mold Related Illnesses
Mold related Illnesses in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Duncan, Port Alberni, Comox, Courtenay, and Campbell River
You Have Found Mold in Your Home, Now What?
Mycotoxins and mold spores 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. Mold spores and mycotoxins produced by mold can be harmful to humans and animals, and they can cause a wide range of health problems,… Continue reading You Have Found Mold in Your Home, Now What?
How to Kill a Real Estate Transaction with Mold
Mold in the attic will likely kill a real estate transaction in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Comox, Courtenay, and Duncan and scare away potential buyers if it’s not decontaminated. If you ignore a mold problem in your attic, do not expect the next buyer of your house to do the same when it will inevitably be… Continue reading How to Kill a Real Estate Transaction with Mold
10 Most Commonly Asked Questions about Mold in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum
Top 10 questions about mold in Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum
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
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
Do you really need a mold inspection or testing?
Homeowners in Nanaimo, Victoria, Duncan, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Campbell River, Port Alberni and all other locations on Vancouver Island many times ask the question: Do I really need a mold inspection or testing? If you see mold, testing is usually unnecessary. You may want to invest your money directly into eliminating the mold and mold… Continue reading Do you really need a mold inspection or testing?
Eliminating Mold and Mildew
Mold in homes, offices, crawlspaces, basements, attics are extremely common and may lead to health concerns for homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni. Even after standing water has been removed from your home, dampness will persist. Not-so-fun fact: The microorganisms that turn into mold colonies are… Continue reading Eliminating Mold and Mildew
Mold is major problem in real estate. But Mold does not have to kill a transaction. Selling or Buying a home with Mold.
Mold is one of the big problems that home sellers and buyers in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni uncover during the home inspection process. Here are some ways to save a deal with when mold is involved in your transaction. These are common scenarios our mold remediation… Continue reading Mold is major problem in real estate. But Mold does not have to kill a transaction. Selling or Buying a home with Mold.