We’ve been working with Calgary homeowners for years, and we’ve heard just about every myth and misconception there is about mould. We’ve met people who have tried to bleach, scrub, and paint over mould. We’ve met others who thought that, if they just left the mould alone, it would go away. Here are some of
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With hundreds of thousands of types of plants and animals, it would be strange if the fungi kingdom was any less diverse. However, a lot of homeowners tend to think if their home has mould it must be black mould. However, just like animals come in varieties of colours (just look at all the different
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Homeowners can be a little paranoid about mould, and it makes sense why. Left too long, mould can slowly take over a home. Mould can make a building uninhabitable by destroying the structure and releasing mycotoxins that can make people sick. However, while it pays to be cautious, not every spot or discolouration is going
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One of the best ways to keep mould removal extremely affordable and easy is to catch the signs before you have a true infestation on your hands. Fortunately for homeowners, there are a few clues that you’ll likely notice if you pay attention. Smell. While people tend to not rely on their sense of smell
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the same mould that makes people sick can and will also make your furry, feathered, or scaled friends unwell. In fact, animals often suffer more than their humans because they spend more time in the house. Most people know that mould can cause lifelong respiratory problems or even
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It’s finally getting to be that time of year again! Soon the birds will be flying back for the summer and the trees will be budding. If you haven’t started your spring clean-up yet, you’re likely planning it for the next week or two. Spring is often a busy season for anyone in school or
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Having an apartment with a mould issue is not a fun position to be in. And there’s a few reasons for it being as problematic as it is. Often, landlords aren’t aware that there is a problem until you find it. After they’ve been notified, they may not be quick to remedy it the issue
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At Amity Environmental, we tend to think that any mould is too much mould. After all, many species of mould release mycotoxins, and the others can still cause severe allergic reactions or even fungal infections. Mould also weakens the overall structure of your home as it eats away at the 2x4s and drywall. However, mould
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There are several ways that mould can get inside of our bodies. The most common three ways are inhalation, ingestion, and absorption through the skin. Absorption through the skin is the least common of the three and usually results in specific fungal infections such as athlete’s foot. Ingestion occurs from eating contaminated foods or otherwise
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Because of the extra humidity that comes in waves of rain and snow melt, spring is often a prime growing time for mould. Fortunately, it’s also the time of year when most people are ready to do a real thorough deep clean that should stop any mould growth before it begins! So while you’re in
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