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  Common indoor bacteria can lead to a variety of diseases and negative health issues. Infectious and noninfectious diseases are on the rise due to poor indoor air quality and indoor environmental conditions supporting bacterial growth. Many of the bacterial strains found indoors that have a negative effect on the indoor environment tend to be human in origin. In other words, we as occupants are responsible for introducing and spreading the bacteria in our homes, offices and public indoor spaces. Five Common Bacteria in Homes: Staphylococcus Micrococcus Pseudomonas Bacillus Streptococcus Staphylococcus can be particularly drug resistant and can be found in nasal passages, mucous. Food spoilage and food poisoning as well as skin infections are a result of staph infections. It is of particular interest in hospital, adult care, senior homes and residential settings as Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of nosocomial or hospital acquired infections. This type of bacteria is eas...

  Kids are slowly going back to school and the weather is definitely starting to feel like fall. This means heating season and more time spent indoors is just around the corner. Here is your Fall Indoor Air Quality Check List. With everything that is going on right now, the possibility of a second wave as well as cold and flu season also starting…you need to make sure your indoor air quality is the best it can be to keep your family healthy and safe this fall. Here are some obvious things to check: When is the last time you had duct cleaning done? Duct should be cleaned every 5-7 years. How good is you furnace filter and are you changing this either every season or twice a year?This is depending on which furnace filter system you have. Has your furnace been cleaned and checked? It needs to be clean and in good working order to make sure it provides good indoor air quality and proper air distribution. With lots of people worried about bringing home bacteria and viruses, most of us i...

  Allergy seasons seems to be in full swing this year. I know, because I too suffer from seasonal allergies. This time of year you need to find refuge somewhere from sneezing and itchy watery eyes. This is why you indoor air quality and allergies go hand in hand. Especially these days if you sneeze in public, they look at you like you’re a wanted by the FBI, lol. There isn’t anything you can do about allergens outdoors. Ragweed, pollen, mould spores, etc are all around us and it doesn’t seem to matter if you’re in the city or the country. What matters most is that your home becomes the indoor environment that provides a soothing and healthy refuge from allergens. How is this done? The best first step is to have your indoor air quality tested to see if you have good indoor air quality or poor indoor air quality. We can then assess your furnace and air filtration devices you already have. The best method of ensuring that your indoor environment is protecting you from indoor allergens...

  Indoor air quality is a broad term that has many aspects. Air quality can be comfort as in temperature and humidity. Indoor Air Quality can also be gases, chemicals and dust. Air quality indoors can also be affect by mold. This blog will focus on why mold causes poor indoor air quality. We have all seen mold on window frames, mold on bread and some have also seen mold on plants. However, this can be normal and small amounts of mold growth indoors that can be normal and completely harmless in most cases. Where we get concerned about mold growth indoors is when mold growth behind walls, under flooring and above ceilings. Mold can even grow in the HVAC system. This is where mold can cause poor indoor air quality. Mold needs 4 things to grow indoors to affect the indoor air quality: Mold Spores. These are already ubiquitous or all around us in nature. These spores come indoors through natural ventilation. Cellulose Food Source. This is paper, cardboard or wood. Most homes have wood f...

Mold inspections need to be performed by a qualified mold inspector who has formal training and experience with mold inspections. Training and experience are necessary. Mold inspections should look for evidence of past or current mold growth.Past mold growth may indicate a water problem which will come back when certain conditions return such as a recurring leak. Past mold growth may also cause sensitized individuals to have an allergic reaction or, conceivably, cause some individuals to start becoming sensitized to mold. Mold inspections should look for mold within the building, inside walls, and in other areas where mold growth is undesirable, including areas where mold growth could be causing structural issues such as wood decay in crawlspaces. The purpose of a Mould Inspection is to determine the following: Do you have a serious mould issue? Where is the mould growth located and are airborne mould spores affecting air quality? Is it a small, medium or large mould growth problem? W...

Our job is to determine if you have a mould issue, how serious is it, where is the mould located and is it affecting the indoor air quality and are there health concerns.  We then issue a detailed step-by-step report that in minor cases you can follow and in more serious cases a mould removal contractor will follow. Our Mould Inspection Process: Visual Inspection of the home or office for signs of mould and water damage Relative Humidity readings Moisture meter survey of walls, ceiling and floors in suspect areas Thermal imaging of walls, ceiling and floors  Laboratory sampling for airborne mould spores Written report and consultation with client. Don't let your mould removal contractor decide the size and scope of the work.  An independent third party like Verify Air Quality Test can save you money and make sure the work is done right.

Best Air Quality Testing We have been in the indoor air quality testing field for almost 20 years now and have come across a multitude of indoor air quality products with even more claims and promises that we can count. That is why we test any air quality systems we recommend personally and actually use these systems in at least one of our homes, before we recommend these air quality products to our clients. At Verify Air Quality Test we want to make sure we only recommend air quality products that have been tested an proven to provide the best indoor air quality. Let’s start with some of the basics, furnace filtration. This is often overlooked. Many homes we see just have the cheapest furnace filter and most are not even sized right. This is the first step in ensuring your home has good air quality. The furnace filter keeps your HVAC systems and ducts from accumulating too much dust and debris which can cause poor indoor air quality. When we perform indoor air quality testing, this ...