Most people can identify the existence of mould either through sight or smell, but few understand the impact it can have on human health. Mould associated with damp buildings can trigger nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, respiratory infections and worsen asthma and allergic conditions. People who are more susceptible to these symptoms usually have weakened …
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. Many common household materials and products, such as paint, furniture, floor coatings and carpet, outgas VOCs such as benzene, formaldehyde and toluene to varying levels. These VOCs can have a dramatic impact on indoor air quality and therefore health. …
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With society becoming more environmentally conscious and focussed on health and wellbeing, we feel it’s important to educate our clients on some of the environmental hazards that could be lurking in their homes. From chemicals in numerous building products to undetectable mould, our homes could be making us sick; and with people spending up to …