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Chaetomium spotlight
Chaetomium often found in buildings with moisture issues and is a common indicator of water damage.
ExploreCladosporium spotlight
Cladosporium is one of the most common moulds found indoors and outdoors.
ExploreCurvularia spotlight
Curvularia is a mould that thrives in warm, humid climates. It is characterised by its dark, curved spores.
ExploreAbsidia spotlight
Absidia is a genus of fungi commonly found in soil, decaying organic matter and environments with high moisture, and a cause of mucormycosis infection.
ExploreAspergillus spotlight
Aspergillus is one of the most common and diverse genera of moulds, with hundreds of species found in various environments worldwide
ExploreBotrytis spotlight
Botrytis is a genus of fungi commonly known for causing plant diseases, with Botrytis cinerea being the most notorious species.
ExploreDoes Anti Mould Paint actually work?
Anti mould paint or mould resistant paint is seen as a go-to solution to mould issues but does it really work?
ExploreNitrate salts analysis
How photometric testing for nitrates works, and how it helps identify the source of moisture ingress in damp or water-damaged buildings.
ExploreCavity wall insulation and damp
The three common types of retrofit cavity wall insulation, and why wet insulation can be worse for a building than no insulation at all.
ExploreAlternaria spotlight
Alternaria is a genus of mould known for its widespread presence in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is particularly notorious for causing allergies.
ExploreDry ice (cryogenic) blasting: how it works
How dry ice blasting works, why it's used for soot, smoke and mould contamination, and where it applies across different surfaces and buildings.
ExploreCleaning, deep cleaning and SteraMist decontamination compared
How basic cleaning, deep cleaning and SteraMist decontamination compare, and where each fits when dealing with mould, bacteria and other pathogens.
ExploreMould Removal Compliance
An overview of factors concerning mould compliance and the processes of remediating mould issues...
ExploreMycotoxins - health risks and control
Mycotoxins are compounds produced by certain fungi and mould species, often found indoors following a water damage event, and how they're controlled.
ExploreSteraMist: how it works
How the SteraMist ionised hydrogen peroxide process disinfects and decontaminates a treated area, step by step.
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