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What causes mold in the air? A quick lesson from Luis, owner of CleanFirst.

What causes mould in the air? The invasion of the merciless mould spore follows Janice Riley throughout the year, but is especially relentless in the summer.

We were happy to be featured on the Weather Network this week! Check out our advice for mold and allergies:

Excess rain has caused more mould problems. How to cope Are things smelling a bit mildewy or is it just your imagination? The nose knows!

5 things to look out for during mold remediation. Check it out!

http://www.tgdaily.com/health-opinion/5-steps-to-have-a-successful-mold-remediation

5 Steps to have a Successful Mold Remediation. Suffering from Mold Health Issues? Try out these tips.

great article by lifehack!

http://www.lifehack.org/495019/stop-and-prevent-mold-growth-in-your-home-with-these-tips

Stop and Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home with These Tips Do not allow mold to take over your house. Prevent and stop the growth now with these proven methods.

How Formaldehyde affects you and your home

http://cleanfirst.ca/formaldehyde-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-affect-you/

Formaldehyde – What is it and how does it affect you? Formaldehyde is a colourless gas that is emitted from many household building materials. Lower levels of formaldehyde in indoor air are actually very common.

Clean water can cause mold damage as well. Here are some important guidelines:

http://cleanfirst.ca/guidelines-for-mold-remediation-with-mold-growth-caused-by-clean-water/

Guidelines for mold remediation with Mold Growth Caused by Clean Water Guidelines for mold remediation with Mold Growth Caused by Clean Water Use professional judgment to determine prudent levels of Personal

Health Consequences and sources of poor air quality in your home

http://cleanfirst.ca/health-consequences-of-living-in-a-house-with-poor-air-quality/

What are the Health Consequences of Living in a House With Poor Air Quality? According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the air quality inside your home is usually two times to five times worse than it always is

A close look on some of the most common mold removal questions we get. These include:

- are some molds more dangerous than others?
- What is black mold?
- How can you remove mold safely?

Check it out here! http://cleanfirst.ca/common-mold-removal-questions/

Common Mold Removal Questions We deal with customers on a daily basis and our commonly asked the same questions. Find out what these are and what are answers are to them. You will be

An in-depth page on asbestos. Stay educated!

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/asbestos/home.html

Asbestos - In the Home : OSH Answers When is asbestos a hazard? What is covered in this document? What should I do if I think there is asbestos in my house?

Worried about asbestos? Find out what they are and what you can do about them

http://cleanfirst.ca/asbestos-removal-services/

Asbestos Removal | Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener Protect the health of your family. Call us for asbestos removal anywhere in Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener, Hamilton.

There are 3 types of mold, Type 1, 2 and 3. These are essentially the severity of the mold problem of your property. Type 1 mold problems can be treated yourself, whilst types 2 and 3 will require a specialist.

Get informed as to how you can protect your home from mold, and if you have type 1 mold, what can be done:

http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home | Mold and Moisture | US Environmental Protection... Una Breve Guía para el Moho, la Humedad y su Hogar (PDF) (11 pp., 1.28 M, disponible en PDF). Documento de la agencia EPA número 402-K-03-008, reimprimido el 2010 de mayo.

Not sure on the health risk of asbestos? Let this page break it down for you so that you are protected

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/air/contaminants/asbestos-amiante-eng.php

Health risks of asbestos Asbestos was a popular material used widely in construction and many other industries. Asbestos poses health risks only when fibres are present in the air that people breathe.