Mold air testing, why do you need it:

It is likely that your home may be free from pollutants and bacteria; however, this isn’t always the case. Testing your indoor air quality is often overlooked; hence so many people suffer from allergies, headaches, and rashes.

While these symptoms aren’t life-threatening, they can accelerate over time, leading to more serious health complications. In this article, we are going to provide an overview of poor air quality; the causes, and the benefits of getting an air quality test.

What Is Poor Indoor Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality refers to certain gases, dust, and dirt that forms throughout your home. Over time, these nasty substances can cause serious health conditions such as COPD, Lung Cancer, Asthma, and more.

If you want to minimize the chance of these illnesses, it’s important to talk to an air quality testing professional. The thing that makes indoor air quality so dangerous is that it’s not visible to the naked eye. This means you could be living in a home that is full of pollution and you don’t even know it.

If you have any of the following symptoms, poor indoor air quality could be to blame

• Headaches
• Shortness of breath
• Sore eyes, nose, throat, and skin
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Coughing

Common Causes Of Poor Indoor Air Quality

The most common cause of poor air quality is tobacco smoke. If nobody in your household smokes, it’s less likely that your home is polluted. However, there are other day-to-day activities that can cause pollution in your home.

One of the most common is cleaning products. If you do a lot of cleaning, it could be doing more harm than good. Some cleaning products contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). When cleaning, these chemicals evaporate into the air, polluting your home without you even noticing. In some cases, these chemicals can also leak during storage.

Another cause of indoor air pollution is construction work. The two main types of materials you should stay clear of are asbestos and fiberglass. Asbestos is the most dangerous of the two. Breathing in asbestos particles can cause serious lung conditions later on in life.

On the flip side, fiberglass isn’t as much of a concern; however, it can cause allergy-like symptoms such as a sore nose, throat, and eyes.

Last but not least, you have mold. Mold forms in damp areas of your home. If left untreated, it produces allergens that cause sneezing, a running nose, sore eyes, and a rash. What’s more, the particles from mold can also cause Asthma attacks. To determine the level of mold particles in the air, we use mold testing.

If you notice anything mentioned above, we urge you to book an air quality test immediately. If there’s one place you should be safe, it’s your home!

As a side note, we also recommend installing a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas that can leak from your boilers, leading to serious health complications. If left untreated, it can cause brain damage, loss of consciousness, and even death.

Benefits Of Getting Your Air Quality Tested

The benefits of getting your air quality tested are enormous. Not only will it give you peace of mind, but it will help prevent illnesses in the future.

Bad air quality has also been shown to decrease productivity and heighten fatigue levels. With Covid-19 forcing people to work from home, getting your air quality tested is likely to increase productivity levels.

Of course, testing is only the first step. If a test shows that your home is polluted, then you’ll need to take the necessary steps to solve the problem.

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To prevent the spread of harmful bacteria throughout your home, you can talk to our team of professionals to get a quote. Call us on 1-604-838-8808 or use our contact form. You can also learn more about our services by clicking here.