Settled house dust
In our day-to-day life, we are exposed to 1000’s chemicals, and most of them are toxic. Our house, which is supposed to be a safe place, can actually harm us. Our laboratory developed several sampling kits that are available to homeowners. Each kit includes sampling cassettes to collect vapour or dust from the air of your home and an air sampling pump, which is used to pull the air through the cassette. Once the sampling is complete, you need to return the equipment for testing to our lab.
The most popular kits are shown below:
- Asbestos Fibres; Tests are recommended during renovations and as a clearance test.
- Isocyanates; Test is recommended if you use polyurethane products like stains, varnishes, construction foam, or professional polyurethane paint.
- Formaldehyde; You should consider this test f you are experiencing dry eyes and throat irritation. Formaldehyde exposure is common when you buy new furniture or install laminate floors.
- Mercury; liquid (elemental) mercury is very volatile. If you suspect mercury poisoning, this test is for you.
- Metal Dust; Heavy metals are toxic and their presence in the air is regulated. We may experience a high level of metals during renovations while working on hobby projects or working in a garage.
- Mold Spores; Mold causes allergic reactions and is often an indicator of water damage in the house.
- Solvents and other Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): We are exposed to solvents every time we use perfumes, paints, or refuel a vehicle.
If you want to test for these or any other chemicals please give us a call. We have the tools and expertise to address your air quality concerns. Please email us for a free non-obligatory quote for your Indoor Air Quality sampling.
