For homeowners with air quality concerns, it may be wise to undertake some air quality testing for mold. In fact, for the most thorough approach, it may be wise to test for other air pollutants at the same time. With professional testing, air quality concerns can be properly identified. When mold is the concern, air quality testing for mold can accurately determine the origin and scope of an infestation. Professional air quality testing is also the best way to determine possible hazards. For odour removal, mold removal in Toronto, and more, contact the IICRC-certified experts at Inch By Inch Inspections.
How Mold Is Affecting Your Indoor Air Quality
In most homes and offices, mold outbreaks are not considered to be serious in terms of health concerns. But when mold is allowed to spread, and mold spores start to disperse, there could be some potential health risks. Certainly, when health symptoms arise, and are directly linked to the indoor environment, air quality testing for mold may be the right answer. Here, it’s important to identify the source, remediate the infestation, and ensure the most comprehensive clean up.
Some types of mold produce allergens that cause allergic reactions. The milder reactions range from sinus symptoms, to red eyes, to skin rashes. But for those who are more sensitive, inhaling mold spores or touching the mold can cause more serious reactions. In extreme cases, residents may suffer from joint stiffness and pain; difficulty concentrating, and skin tingling/numbness. This is where air quality testing for mold would be essential in determining what is going on.
With mold, there’s no reason to wait for health symptoms to emerge. The warning signs of mold are often evident, and an infestation can materialize even in a newly built home. When mold is first suspected, it’s time to do something, and air quality testing for mold is the best place to start. For homeowners who may prefer to address mold with a DIY approach, this should be avoided – the risk is not worthwhile, and a professional approach would be far safer and more effective.
Professional air quality testing for other pollutants
Combustion gases inside the home are a serious source of air pollution. Homes that have heating stoves, furnaces, and fireplaces are prone to releasing combustion air pollutants such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide – both of which can be dangerous when maintenance is poor.
Radon gas, which is colorless and odorless, can be dangerous at certain levels. While it usually dissipates into the outside environment, radon gas is often found in unsafe levels in residential basements. A comprehensive air quality test will accurately identify unusual radon gas levels.
In older homes, asbestos may be present from old building materials or old insulation material. The minute that asbestos is disturbed, for any reason, airborne fibres can be a serious health risk. Usually, a proper air quality test will identify pockets of asbestos (which will require removal.)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are in most consumer products. In the majority of homes, there is some form of "off-gassing", none of which is good for indoor air quality. Some VOCs can cause minor health symptoms, but in the extreme, it can turn into "sick building syndrome."
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Trusted Mold Removal in Toronto
When you are dealing with mold in your property, contact the IICRC experts at Inch By Inch Inspections. Our team provides a full scope of services to streamline mold removal in Toronto from testing to inspection and remediation.