Housecleaning can be fun if you’re just dealing with dust and grime. With household cleaners, towels, a broom, a mop, and a vacuum cleaner, you might have a clean house by the end of the day and feel amazing. Housecleaning with mold, however, is an entirely different story. No amount of mopping or vacuuming will help you get rid of mold. If the mold growth covers an area of more than 10 square feet (the size of a bath towel), you should consider calling a mold specialist. Cleaning large areas of mold can can be tricky. Mold spores are airborne and very hard to keep contained. For cleaning small amounts (10 square feet or under), we recommend using a specifically mold or mildew cleaning product. There are several different brands that will work fine at your local Home Depot or Lowe's. BUT WHY SHOULD I CALL MOLD REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS Mold removal professional are trained and equipped to deal with all sorts and sizes of mold growth in the most systematic manner possi...

Home is where people spend the majority of their time. Most people occupy their residences for up to 16 hours each day, making a safe environment a priority. When spring mould latches onto indoor surfaces, the surroundings become a breeding ground for all sorts of illnesses that affect breathing. Springtime is an opportune time for moulds to flourish. The last of winter’s snows melt away, and the spring showers add plenty of moisture to the environment. Since mould feeds on both oxygen and moisture-rich spaces, the dampness inside a home makes it a haven for spring mould growth. Thousands of mould varieties grow in the typical Canadian home. Five of the most common indoor molds are Cladosporium (triggers asthmatic symptoms), Penicillium (causes allergies and asthma), Alternaria (causes allergies), Aspergillus (can provoke lung infections) and Stachybotrys (can cause severe breathing complications). Mould spores are microscopic and therefore can be inhaled easily. The health co...

Some people may not be aware of this but there are appliances that do leak. These are those appliances that produce moisture and use water in order to work, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. These home appliances rarely leak when installed properly and when they are brand new. However, when time passes or when dishwashers and washing machines are not connected to the water source properly, leaking is a huge possibility. When appliance leaks happen, water damage can occur if the problem is not handled immediately. When you suspect that one or more of your appliances has a leak, here are some things you should do immediately to minimize the damage caused by the situation: Turn off your water main – you can turn off the water main in your home or simply turn off the water connected to the appliance itself. This will stop the leak and you can have the appliance serviced or the connection fixed. Remove the appliance from its power source – if it is your ref...