buildingbiology
-
You Can Get Rid of Mould on Your Roof (and Stop It From Coming Back)
With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mould isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or ventilation problem, and not only is it often accompanied by that damp, musty smell, it’s also not great for our health.
-
Check These Spots in Your House for Hidden Mould
When you clean your home, you probably have it down to some type of routine: Tidying up and wiping down set spots in each room. But if that’s the case, it means that you might be missing some hidden mould growth. Here are the spots you should check on a regular basis to make sure…
-
Maybe It’s Time to Get an Air Purifier
I’m slow to catch on sometimes. Even though I’d had intermittent wheezing over the years, I didn’t learn I had asthma until my 30s. And even though air purifiers are widely recommended by almost everybody in the asthma and allergy world, I never looked into them. A “purifier,” really? Sounds hokey.
-
How to Tell If There’s Mould in Your Air Conditioner, (and What to Do About It)
Air conditioners make life much easier when the weather is hot. But if your AC unit isn’t well-maintained or functioning properly, or hasn’t been used for an extended period of time, it can provide the ideal environment for mould to grow.