Many Canadians are used to seeing condensation on their windows or walls during the winter. Frost on door windows is especially common. But what causes this condensation to form? And can it be more problematic than it first seems? Water in air condenses easily from a gas into a liquid when exposed to a cold
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Coming home to find that your plumbing has backed up and your house is slowly filling with water or sewage is a literal nightmare. This situation is dangerous for multiple reasons — sewage carries bacteria and viruses that can make people very sick and rising water levels can short circuit your wiring. Unfortunately, the problems
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Here at Amity Environmental, we help Albertans who are struggling with mould taking over their home and also those who have asbestos containing materials lingering in their house. From the outside, these two trades may seem very different, and we’ve definitely had homeowners wondering why we do both. However, mould and asbestos removal actually have
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Given that much of our job is spent removing mould from people’s homes or businesses, you probably wouldn’t expect us to be particularly enthusiastic about it. But mould, and fungi in general, is actually really nifty, so we wanted to share some of the things we find interesting about this infamous mildew. Moulds Don’t Photosynthesize
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If you browse the internet you’ll find tons of lifehacks and stories about how to get rid of mould with bleach or by painting over the mildew. Of course, the problem is that these “methods” don’t actually work. They’re at best a band-aid solution that may buy you a little time. Surface Mould isn’t the
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One of the worst nightmares a business can face is finding mould. This is because mould is a health hazard to both employees and clients, and it is notoriously difficult to get rid of. Myths of being able to kill mould by painting over it or by scrubbing it with bleach are pervasive, but unfortunately
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