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Category: Toxic mould detection

23 June 2016

Why is Toxic Mould harmful to your health?

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Stachybotrys chartarum, is a mould known to be toxic. It can grow inside people’s homes and can be very dangerous to humans due to the toxins it produces. Where does Toxic Mould grow? This kind of mould growth...
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16 December 2015

Helping those in need this winter

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Having a warm, damp free house hasn’t been an issue for some of us this winter, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have no problems with their homes. Your home may be prepared for the...
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11 November 2015

How winter weather can affect your home – Wind

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Autumn and Winter can be a beautiful time of year with all of the leaves of the trees turning into golden yellows and oranges, before falling off branches and turning our walkways into a pile of...
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21 October 2015

Is there a Link between a Damp Environment and Asthma?

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It’s well known that damp and moisture can cause a lot of health problems, like respiratory infections, allergic reaction and, some say, asthma. However, there is a strong debate between medical professionals about how much of...
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25 September 2015

Health implications of mould in the home

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In summary, moulds are known to produce allergens and irritants, as well as potentially toxic substances that can be ingested by humans through the air and the skin. Some moulds are more of a risk than...
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18 September 2015

Moulds in the house – Dry Rot

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The fourth mould we are going to discuss in our series of ‘Moulds in the house’ is Dry Rot. Another fungus that produces spores is dry rot, Serpula lacrymans (formerly Merulius lacrymans). This is a very serious form...
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14 September 2015

Moulds in the house – Black Mould

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The third mould we are going to discuss in our series of ‘Moulds in the house’ is Black Mould. While there are many types of black mould, and most of these are not toxic. Stachybotrys chartarum is a...
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07 September 2015

Moulds in the House – Blue – Green Mould

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The second mould we are going to discuss in our series of ‘Moulds in the house’ is Blue – Green Mould. Aspergillus fumigatus is blue-green or grey on the surface and underneath it is white or...
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03 September 2015

Moulds in the House – Pink Mould

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The first mould that we want to discuss in our series of ‘Moulds in the house’ is Pink Mould. Aureobasidium and fusarium are among many kinds of pink mould.  Aureobasidium can actually be pink or black, and...
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01 September 2015

Moulds in the House

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Throughout September, we are going to have a look at the different types of moulds that can grow in your home. Moulds are microscopic fungi which cause biodegradation of materials, in other words they help organic...
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