The main reason is mycotoxins… While some types of mold growing in the home cause minimal issues or allergy irritation, other types are capable of producing a much more dangerous product. These more dangerous species naturally produce mycotoxins as they grow. These compounds are toxic to humans and animals and can be absorbed through the…
Our favorite infrared comparison of the week! Worried about hidden moisture in your home?? Give us a call at 813-924-4721. We perform a full inspection with infrared scanning and moisture meter detecting during every mold inspection. Visit us at: http://envirohazardtesting.com/ for more info. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount…
Don’t let ceiling stains from roof leaks go untouched or they can turn into the perfect habitat for mold growth! If you have old water stains, give us a call at 813-924-4721 to perform mold testing and make sure the air in your home is fungi free. Visit us at: http://envirohazardtesting.com/ for more info. –…
Have you ever noticed marks similar to these running down the walls in your bathroom and wondered what caused them?? The answer is excess moisture! If your bathroom is not properly ventilated while showering or bathing, the extra water released into the air has no where to go and can settle and condensate on the…
Comparing IR scans to photos of suspect areas is our version of satisfying before and after shots… PLUS they help limit any destructive testing to determine if an area is damp or not. If you have a reoccurring damp or musty smell in your home, give us a call today at 813-924-4721 for a mold…
When performing a mold assessment or indoor air quality test, we always set up a BioPump outdoors and take a sample of outdoor air. This may seem odd when the area of concern is indoors, but this actually a crucial step for a proper assessment. Most mold types are naturally found in the outdoor air…
Can you spot the mold??? Bathrooms are a notorious place for mold growth due to elevated humidity levels and it can be hidden in even the smallest nooks and crannies. Luckily, this customer spotted the mold, gave us a call, and we were able to perform a full mold assessment with proper remediation protocol before…
As the weather starts to heat up, don’t forget to check your air handler over to ensure your house stays cool all summer long and to make sure you aren’t circulating mold particles throughout your ducts! Air handlers are another hot spot for mold growth due to increased humidity in the area. At a glance,…
Everyone wishes finding mold was an April Fools joke, but unfortunately for this customer of ours that was not the case… We were able to provide them with a full mold assessment and remediation protocol to get their home back in tip-top shape following a hidden supply line leak. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman…
These tiny cartridges are what get inserted into the BioPump machines we use for all of our Air Quality testing! They’re responsible for trapping the mold spores and other allergens found in the air around us. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount Dora, The Villages, Clermont and more!
