It’s that familiar time of year when April showers fall, buds form on trees and temperatures fluctuate wildly: spring is here and the warm weather is on the way. In the course of one day in the GTA, we may switch the heater off and turn the air conditioner on to combat the sudden humidity.

But before you break out the air conditioner for the season, it’s important to know that now is the best time to get a jump on mold removal.

“Spring cleaning” is a common time to scrub your home down and gut it for excess dust, dirt or hazardous chemicals. Naturally, that means paying special attention to mold. And the often-overlooked air conditioner is a crucial place to target during your mold inspection. If you have a portable air conditioner unit and you’ve stored it away for the winter, it’s entirely possible that it’s gathered dust, various pests and bacteria and indoor mold. Reinstalling it without properly cleaning it could cause major breathing problems and other health issues.

The cleaning and mold detection process isn’t too complicated for portable units but it’s far more difficult if you have central air. In that case, the best solution is to bring in a professional, certified mold inspector. Not only will he or she ensure your ducts are properly cleaned and mold-free in time for spring, the inspector can search for leaks, sample your carpets and educate you on preventative measures for keeping your home mold-free going forward.

While it’s still rainy outside and the temperatures haven’t become too sweltering and sticky, now is the best time to get the jump on your spring cleaning and, better yet, eliminate any mold and mold threats from your air conditioner units. After that, you can enjoy a lovely spring and summer in the GTA.

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The leaves are starting to change in Toronto, and for those who suffer from mold allergies this is the time of year when symptoms worsen. Mold allergies can be seasonal and generally last from the spring to late fall, but the wet, decaying leaves can cause serious aggravation.

Mold allergies, like seasonal allergies, can develop at any time in someone’s life. There are some factors that can make a person more likely to develop them, such as poor indoor air quality, exposure to second-hand smoke and being around strong fumes, as this predisposes the body to releasing histamines to attack foreign particles like mold. When these factors are combined with a new mold exposure, the reaction can become more severe. Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, while the height of mold season is in the fall, mold grows all year and can be a serious problem if the mold is also found in a home: allergy sufferers will constantly be feeling ill with a variety of symptoms.

In the winter, mold in the home can grow even faster than in the summer because the home is completely sealed up: windows are closed, there’s less airflow through the home and humidity from showering and cooking is trapped, creating moisture for the mold to thrive in.   If allergy symptoms persist into the winter, it’s likely that the allergy is not only caused by the mold found in nature but in the home.

If possible, a referral to an allergist can determine if your symptoms are indeed an allergy to mold, and a mold inspection can determine where the mold is in the home.   It is important to undergo a professional mold inspection especially in this case, because if the homeowner is allergic they won’t be able to attempt to remove the mold themselves due to the possibility of a dangerous reaction. A mold inspection can also determine the type of mold once samples are sent to a lab, which can inform homeowners whether the mold is merely an allergen or toxic.

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Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. But buyers beware: your investment may be at serious risk due to information that was not disclosed prior to purchase.  For example, previous flood-damage resulting in toxic mold infestations.

Rumours abound as to what a home seller has to disclose to future buyers. Some buyers may think the law is on their side when it comes to serious property issues or traumatic events like deaths that may have taken place within the home. Others may believe that they will simply be able to sue upon the discovery of mold or after a flood that could have been prevented.

The unfortunate truth may very well be that the laws in Canada regarding real estate disclosure are quite lax and are considered a very “grey” area. The worst part is that there is little recourse for homeowners if they find themselves in a situation where they’ve purchased a home with serious flooding and mold problems. Even if a costly legal battle were to ensue, the seller may have only told a tiny lie or not have known about the issues present when they sold it, as mold and flooding aren’t issues that are easily detectable.

Because of the lack of protection available for new homeowners, it’s a wise choice to have a mold inspection done; preferably before buying the home.

Mold is difficult to see and detect and may be hidden within walls. If there was flood damage within the home there is an extremely high possibility that toxic mold may also be present.  Invisible and odourless, toxic mold can be identified by the use of specialized equipment and, to prevent further infestation, should only be removed by certified mold removal professionals. 

Know what you’re getting into. For professional Mold Inspsection Services in Toronto and Ontario, Contact Moldinspections.ca today.  We can help.

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