According to Health Canada, mold is one of the most common of indoor air pollutants.  The federal agency recommends that all mold be cleaned up properly, regardless of the species encountered.  They also suggest that the underlying moisture, water or humidity problem be resolved with immediacy so as to prevent potential health issues.  Health Canada considers indoor mold to be a health hazard, and cites scientific evidence that shows a link between mold and various respiratory ailments.  The truth is, everyone has a different sensitivity and tolerance to mold, and not everyone reacts the same way to exposure.  There may be basic symptoms like eye irritation or sinus congestion, but there may also be more severe symptoms like respiratory wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.  Unfortunately, for the old, the young, and those with weakened immune systems, some strains of mold could cause severe symptoms.

For mold testing in Mississauga, and in the surrounding communities, look to Mould Hound for a mold testing protocol that is thorough, in-depth, and comprehensive.  Our Certified Inspectors are the professionals - specializing in the inspection, detection and testing of indoor mold, in residential homes, office buildings, and factory facilities.  When we’re done, we recommend a viable course of action for resolving the issue.  At Mould Hound, we encourage customers to be as well informed as possible so they can make sound decisions about their mold issues.  Fact is, we understand mold:  we have the experience to recognize patterns and characteristics; we have the expertise to identify growth patterns; and we have the know-how to properly handle spore dispersal.  And when it comes to testing, we use high-precision instruments and laboratory testing that is objective, accurate and precise.  Unlike many other companies who simply focus on basic inspection and testing, Mould Hound is focused on the big picture from the start.

If you are reading this article, then you are probably concerned about a particular mold issue, and have started doing some research online.  You may have recently experienced indoor-flooding or a plumbing leak (that was not fully cleaned up) - perhaps your home has very high levels of indoor humidity - or you may just have poor indoor air circulation.  Any of these conditions make you an excellent candidate for mold growth.  Technically speaking, if there is mold, you can probably see it, and likely smell the distinctive odour.  Worst case, you suspect mold, see nothing, and smell nothing – but you and the family are experiencing ill effects.  At this point, the next logical step is to test for mold, and using a professional is highly advised.

With hundreds of species of mold (and with a potential for serious side effects), it’s no wonder that Health Canada and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation both suggest and recommend mold testing through an accredited Indoor Air Quality Investigator.  In principle, there is no such thing as a mold problem that is “minor”, or a mold problem that doesn’t pose health threats.  And yes – it is possible to wash it up, and clean it up with a domestic cleaning product – but really, mold shouldn’t be considered a do-it-yourself project.  The thing is, a reputable service provider like Mould Hound will advise if a mold issue is “minor”, and if it’s a clean up you can handle.  However, they will also advise when it’s time to undertake an inspection/assessment/testing protocol by professionals.

At Mould Hound, we are experts:  we use the most modern tools and equipment and we have the necessary experience and expertise to inspect, detect, test and report – it’s a full service protocol designed to be complete and thorough.  Our step-by-step approach includes it all:  we methodically collect air samples (mold samples and spore samples); we evaluate and determine which of the lab tests we will prescribe; and finally, we decide where the samples will be tested.  As professionals, we use only independent, third party labs in Canada and the U.S.A., and we trust those test results to be absolutely objective, technically accurate and fully impartial.  Our test results are of such high quality, they can be used in a court of law as evidence - that’s the efficacy we demand.

But there’s much more to our process.  Why?  Because even with great test results, they still need to be properly evaluated and interpreted.   And that’s why our full service approach is considered a good value for the client.  In the final stages of our assessment, we prepare, document and present an extensive case report, including a general overview of the case itself; an itemized description of the severity of the case; the location, origin, cause and extent of mold growth; and a summary of the test results.  Mould Hound reports are easy-to-read and easy-to-understand.  We want the client to be well informed and acquainted with their mold issue, so they can make “next step” decisions that are sound and workable.  Our reports also include recommendations for remediation - the process of removing, reversing and/or stopping the mold.  As a matter of principle, Mould Hound does not get involved in the remediation process, but we do stay involved in a consulting capacity – it’s a policy that allows us to stay at arm’s-length with the contractors who actually provide the remediation services.  This approach is unique in the industry, and allows us to be 100% objective, while giving unbiased assessments and proposals to our clients.  In this way, we are also able to expedite a Clearance Testing procedure, where we verify for our client that the remediation was effective.

For mold testing in Mississauga, and in many of the surrounding communities, you can trust the professionals at Mould Hound for a mold testing protocol that is all-inclusive.  We know that there are companies out there who compete with their low price, but that’s not the way we do business.  The low price might be attractive for an average consumer, but we emphasize the high quality of our inspections, assessments and testing.  And when personal health is concerned, its better not to compromise - it’s better to do the job right.