There have been several queries to NWT Health lately about mould, which is coming from a source many might think unlikely: snow. During spring thaw, something that looks like a spider web forms under melting snow. It’s a fungus, called snow mould, which can trigger seasonal allergies. Symptoms include a runny nose and watery eyes [...]
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Mold Expert’s Advise: Cold Room in Basement
Question: We recently purchased a home, which has a cold room, and in the cold room the two concrete foundation walls are partially covered with what we believe to be black mold. We are wondering what is the best way to go about removing and preventing the mold from reoccurring? Is this something that I [...]
How do molds get inside the home? How do they grow? Does mold cause mold disease?
Molds naturally grow indoors. Mold spores may also enter through open doorways, windows, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Spores in the air outside also attach themselves to people and animals, making clothing, shoes, bags, and pets convenient vehicles for carrying mold indoors. When mold spores land on places where there is excessive moisture, such [...]
How to Stop Mold Growth in a Wet Basement?
Mold is a living, growing organism. Anywhere oxygen, water and possible nutrition sources (such as paper, dust or dirt) combine, you’re likely to find mold. Basements are a frequent source of household mold. They’re damp and not visited regularly in part because they “smell like basement.” That particular musty aroma is caused by mold growth. [...]
What Are The Signs Of A Mold Problem?
Many people live in their homes completely unaware that there is a mold problem. It is only after the development of health conditions that people start to recognize the warning signs of a mold infestation. For that reason, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of mold in your home. A strange persistent [...]
How you can end up with the growth of mold?
If you are exposed to mold over a long period of time you can end up with the growth of mold within your nose, sinus cavities, bronchial passages and lungs. This is NOT a good thing! Are you suffering from exposure to mold? If you experience any of the following symptoms you may be suffering [...]
Warm weather sparks Allergies
The winter cold and flu season may be drawing to a close, but many people in the Ottawa region won’t be able to put away the tissues. The rapidly melting snow is uncovering moulds that can cause sneezing, wheezing, rashes and other allergic reactions in some people. These moulds are some of the largest contributors [...]
Simple Suggestions to Avoid Mold Problems
Mold can become a pretty big problem for you and your household if steps are not taken to find it and remove it, while decreasing the chances it reappearing. Mold growth in the home can cause a dangerous health situation in the home. Because of this, it is important to take certain steps to keep [...]
Former marijuana grow-ups can have toxic consequences
Marijuana grow-ops are not typically associated with the hazards of meth labs and the dangers they pose to future property owners or neighbors, but make no mistake about it, marijuana grow-ops can have long-lasting and detrimental effects on homes, buildings and their future occupants. The extremely high humidity necessary for marijuana plants to thrive can [...]
Can home inspectors detect a grow op? It doesn’t look good.
On a recent episode of CBC Marketplace, the crew teamed up with Canadian construction icon Mike Holmes in a hidden camera investigation to see if home inspectors would notice the obvious signs that a home had been previously used in a massive marijuana grow operation. When a home is used as a grow-op, there are [...]
