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.
Tag: mycotoxin
Understanding Efflorescence: Causes, Risks, and the Link to Mold Growth
Efflorescence is a common issue that many property owners in Duncan, Cowichan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Comox, Courtenay and all of Vancouver Island face, and it can be a precursor to more serious problems like mold growth. As a leading provider of Pacific Decontamination Services, we understand the importance of educating our… Continue reading Understanding Efflorescence: Causes, Risks, and the Link to Mold Growth
Unseen Threats: Mycotoxins from Mold
In this blog, we’ll explore the health concerns of mycotoxins from mold, what you need to know, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones
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.
WiFi, Electromagnetic Fields, Mold and Mycotoxins
If you live in Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni, Comox, Courtenay, Campbell River or elsewhere on Vancouver Island and suspect mold issues, you also need to be aware of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and mycotoxins. Most people today are engulfed in the constant exposure of EMFs generated by Wi-Fi, electricity, cell phones, and… Continue reading WiFi, Electromagnetic Fields, Mold and Mycotoxins