Our Latest Articles

We look at where the Dead Mold Myth came from and why it persists.

An examination of Chronic Inflammatory Response Synrome, how it effects us, and its relationship with mold exposure.

Why are so many homes that have been professionally remediated still making us sick? We look at homes that had suffered with a flood or mold that are doing this.

The concept of UV light to kill mold sounds incredible. But does it really work? We separate fact from misconception.

We examine the somewhat popular mold removal method - ozone. Is it effective and are there any risks to ozone for mold treatment?

We look at some of the most common places that mold will begin to manifest itself when a home has an elevated mold spore count. Keep in mind the mold is everywhere, it just manifests itself in areas that have water issues.

We explore the mold epidemic. If indeed it is one, how long it's been one and what you can do to address it.

We often encounter customers that ask us, “Is this a dangerous mold?” or, “what type of mold is the most dangerous?”. We'll take a look at these questions and more.

Does tear-out/ demolition mold removal work? If so, how well and is it worth it when there are non-demolition alternatives available?

Everyone knows that mold in our living environments does not go down with a fight. Do over the counter solutions work? Or do you need professional help?

Is mold in your crawl space dangerous? Can it be treated? If so, how? We take a look.

How should a building that's been closed because of a mold problem or during COVID be reopened in a way that's safe for humans to re-enter? The CDC outlines the answer in this article.

A look at the different mold testing methods, industry standards and what we recommend in understanding if your home has a mold problem.

What are mycotoxins and does the Pure Maintenance treatment process address them?

A lot of our customers seem to complain of brain fog, forgetfulness, anxiety, depression and other neurological issues. We look at the link between mold exposure and mental health.

We discuss what the IICRC is and what their role in the mold remediation industry is.

We examine the connection between Lyme Disease and Mold. If there a link between the two? If so, what is it and what can be done?

A commonly asked question about mold is whether bread on mold (and other food stuffs) is dangerous to human health? Let's take a look.

We address a misconception about the stages of mold. That is whether mold is dead or just dormant when dry.

A commonly asked question; we explore where mold comes from, and why and when it grows.

There are multiple ways of testing for mold, all with their own set of pros and cons. This article examines a few of the more popular methods.

If your child’s been living with a persistent respiratory illness that isn’t going away, and you’ve ruled out other causes, mold might be the culprit.

An examination of an important concept in the discussion of the dangers of traditional disinfectants and sterilants, and the beauty and simplicity of the Pure Maintenance two-step process.

How to safely re-open a building after enforced shutdown, whether lockdown, disuse, business takeover or a house sale. This article particularly focuses on mold growth.

What does mold have to do with EMFs? We examine the link betweeb Electromagnetic fields and increased mold toxicity.

10 frequently asked question about mold. Read the article and see if your question is on the list.

Guest blog post by Brooklyn from Accelerate Natural Health adressing the top 7 mistakes people make in dealing with mold illness and what impace they have.

How do we improve indoor air quality in our homes? This article examines multiple factors that can negatively affect our health and how some negatives interact. It addresses how to deal with such issues.

What is the connection bewteeen mold and mycotoxins? Can you have one without the other? How do you get rid of both? Let's take a look.

We look at how modern building techniques can exacerbate mold growth and create environments in which mold can thrive.

What does Pure Maintenance fog into your home and why is both safe and effective?

An examination of the patented Pure Maintenance dry fog technology compared with other methods like ULV (backpack) fogging and Ozone.

There are a lot of variables that must be considered when treating mold. We take a look at the top 4 mistakes that undermine the mold remediation process.

A guest blog post by Dr Jeff Wright, Naturopathic Medical Doctor. He looks at the role of binders in recovering from mold related illness.

Is your home making you sick? Have you done a mycotoxin test? We look at how and why mycotoxins persist and if they're the likely cause of ill health.

We look at some of the most common allergens found in our homes, why they make us sick and how to deal with them.

We look at the composition of Peracetic Acid which is what we use in the fogging process to eradicate mold.

A guest article by Dr Matthew Crook. He explains how peracetic acid (PAA) kills or inactivates microbes. He explains how all living things (including microbes) are made up of a complex mix of chemicals.

What does the often mentioned term, "mold load" refer to? We take a look at what not only the term itself means, but what mold load means for you and your home.

Why does food go moldy in your home? And we also examine why some foods more than others, or some environments more than others.

A visual inspection of a home with mold, with the right know how, can product significant insights that can help identify and, eventually, help remove the source of the mold problem.

Some information from experience on dealing with homeowners insurace companies when you've got a mold problem.

A discussion about indoor air quality, mold load in a home and the various means at our disposal to improve IAQ to improve our health.

A post dealing with how Pure Maintenance's dry fog treatment effectively eradicates mold inside walls and some of its limitations.

A look at some common mistakes made by mold remediation companies and contractors and how we strive as a company to learn from them.

An overview of what a Content Management System (CMS) is and its benefits.