Month: October 2020

Mold can be found everywhere—they can be outdoors, in your home, and in places you visit. The fungus likes damp environments and produces spores that can become airborne. It needs four things to grow: air, water, food, and appropriate temperature. If you have a mold allergy, your immune system overreacts when you breathe in mold […]

Asbestos refers to a group of 6 natural and fibrous materials that are made out of extremely thin fibers. It is a material that can be very useful for strengthening other materials and for fire-proofing. Asbestos is not as far from us as you think it is – it can be found in daily makeup […]

A lot of materials in homes and workplaces contain asbestos fibers which can be easily inhaled or ingested. When such materials get inside the body, they can be difficult to remove, and that is how they lead to health problems. However, scientists say that these materials are not dangerous as long as the fibers are […]

Did you know that Asbestos is responsible for the deaths of 20 tradesmen a week, according to the HSE. If you’re not familiar with asbestos, it is essentially the collective name for a naturally occurring group of minerals that was widely used in the construction sector before it was banned in 1999. Asbestos fibers are […]

Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring fibrous materials that are useful due to their tensile strength, poor heat conduction, and resistance to chemical attacks. It is a useful component in materials and asbestos usage includes insulation in buildings, roofing materials, water supply lines, clutches, brakelinings, gaskets, and automobile pads. Today, chrysotile is the […]

Although Asbestos has not been used in construction over the past few decades, its usage for many years means that it is still present in buildings. This mineral was popular because it is resistant to chemicals and heat. Because of that, there is a significant amount that is still stored in various buildings. That is […]

Mold allergies are just like any other allergy – a nightmare to live with. However, as all allergies, there are many ways we can take to reduce mold allergies, or even prevent them from happening to us. In the case of a mold allergy, you will start coughing and sneezing, eyes itching, and a runny […]

Asbestos refers to a group of 6 natural and fibrous materials that are made out of extremely thin fibers. It is a material that can be very useful for strengthening other materials and for fire-proofing. However, due to the adverse effects it can have on our health, asbestos is banned in many countries. It is […]

For most people, exposure to black mold does not pose a huge threat because they will not even fall such. However various groups have reported several illnesses after such exposure. For example, very young children and seniors are likely to fall ill. In addition to that, someone with a weak immune system or one suffering […]

Sometimes, the frequent visits by your loved ones to the doctor may be due to mold in the house. There are hundreds of species of these fungal plant, and so, you never know which ones will invade your house. However, it is a good thing that as long as you know how to handle them, […]