Mold Inspection and Testing: Understanding the Process

Mold growth can have a significant impact on indoor air quality, often presenting noticeable signs such as musty odors or causing health issues like allergies. However, mold is not always visible, in many cases it remains hidden silently impacting indoor air quality. Recognizing these signs prompts homeowners and property managers to seek professional mold inspection
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How to Prevent Mold In Bathrooms & Kitchens: 8 Pro Tips!

Learn how to prevent mold & mildew growth in your home. Especially in mold prone areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
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Lead & Asbestos In CA: Why Its Required

Lead and asbestos are serious concerns in California, where regulations prioritize health and safety. Understanding the risks, testing thoroughly, and adhering to professional standards are critical steps in protecting yourself and your community. The Legacy of Lead & Asbestos Lead, once ubiquitous in paints and other products, and asbestos, widely used in construction, have left
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Avoid Mold Mistakes: Why NOT To Use Bleach On Mold

Mold is a common household nuisance, triggering concerns about indoor air quality. In our quest for cleanliness, many turn to the familiar household solution – bleach. However, this seemingly straightforward remedy poses hidden dangers and may not be as effective as commonly believed. Understanding Mold Growth Before diving into the pitfalls of using bleach, let’s
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The ONLY 3 Tools You Need to Find Mold

Discovering mold in your home can be a concerning issue, affecting both your health and the structural integrity of your living space. Identifying and addressing mold early is crucial. In this blog, we'll guide you through the essential tools you need to effectively find mold in your home.
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The Hidden Threat: Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease

The topic that might not be on your radar, but should definitely be in your knowledge arsenal – Legionella and the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ Disease. And, of course, before we delve into the depths of this crucial subject, allow us to introduce you to our comprehensive environmental testing and inspection services. Putting Health First: Introducing
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Why You Need to Build Green in Sonoma & Marin County

Green building refers to designing and building structures that are eco friendly and resource-efficient throughout their life-cycle, from planning to demolition. In Marin County, green building construction promotes the use of eco-friendly materials, efficient water and waste management systems, and the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It also prioritizes promoting indoor air
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Mitigating Potential COVID-19 Exposure with HVAC Systems

How HVAC Systems Help Reduce Potential COVID-19 Exposure: As the economy begins to reopen and we return to our buildings, what role do building ventilation systems play in reducing our risks of infection? Infection via inhalation or contact with droplets is well understood at this point. Another potential exposure route being discussed is exposure via
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Healthy Building Science taking care of our community

growing concern for the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-10)
With growing concern about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we at HBS (Healthy Building Science) want our clients and community to know we are taking precautionary measures to ensure their safety, health, and well-being as a top priority.  In addition to our standard Health and Safety Program at HBS, our staff has been instructed to
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Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality During Fire Season

I’ve lived in California for over 30 years. Most of that time I never really thought about wildfires; their destructive flames seemed only possible in the movies. That has changed, not just for me, but for most Californians, who have become brutally aware of the very real threat wildfire poses. While fire itself is by
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