Documentary Sheds Light on Toxic Household Products
A family-oriented documentary called ‘Stink!’ (available for streaming here) shines a bright light on the unregulated use of toxic chemicals in U.S. consumer products, from baby wipes and shampoo to floor cleaners and laundry detergents. The idea for the film originated from director Jon Whelan’s experience in tracking down the source of a strong […]
Mold In The Workplace
For most, the workplace is clean and healthy, as it should! However, mold can grow virtually anywhere and generally is not a problem. However, issues arise when mold grows indoors. An OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin states that being exposed to mold can result in health problems and can cause significant damage to a […]
What is Mold Testing?
You suspect your home is victim to mold growth, and know you it is time to call for a professional inspection. Before you call, you may be asking yourself, “What exactly is involved with mold testing?” Here are the answers to some common questions about the mold inspection process, and what you can expect from […]
A Different Kind of Mold Testing: Is This Food Safe to Eat?
While mold growth in buildings and homes are common issues requiring professional mold testing and treatment, did you ever think about mold in your food supply? There are over 300,000 different species of mold fungi, some of which can be safe and beneficial, while others can be seriously dangerous and harmful. It is important to […]
Why Mold Testing in the Winter is Crucial
You may think that the cooler temperatures keep mold growth at bay, but the winter months are just as important when it comes to mold testing as the warmer times of year. Most homes are tightly sealed and closed up for the winter, which can trap moisture and humidity, a perfect environment for mold growth […]
Home Buyers: How to Know if You Need Mold Testing
When you’re in the market for a new home, you’ll want to know all the pros and cons of every home you look at. While many homes can look great from the street, they can still have interior flaws that don’t always make themselves easy to spot. For example, you will want to know as […]
Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts During Spring Cleaning
With the onset of the spring season upon us, it’s a perfect time to rejuvenate your home with a good, deep spring cleaning. And while many of us think of spring cleaning as a seemingly innocuous but frustrating undertaking, it still comes with a variety of potential threats to our indoor environments. Purely Green Environmental […]
Why Mold Testing is Essential During Spring
While the Spring season is usually associated with rejuvenation and the welcoming embrace of nicer weather, it also hails the coming of new allergens into our homes and offices. At Purely Green Environmental, we’ve been at the forefront of ensuring our customers have optimal indoor air quality since 2006. We’ve seen seasons come and go […]
The Benefits of Air Quality Testing in Massachusetts
Air quality testing in Massachusetts is an essential undertaking when you take into account the many detrimental units of analyses that make up poor indoor air quality. There are many potentially harmful elements that conspire to reduce the quality of our indoor environments. Some of these elements are easier to pinpoint than others. Some are […]
Icicles, Ice Dams, and Mold Testing: How Ice Can Affect the Quality of Your Indoor Environment
As beautiful as they may appear, icicles hanging from your roof can mean trouble. Having icicles hanging from your roof increases the risk of ice dams. This indicates a warmer roof deck due to breaches in your attic insulation. The snow melts more slowly at the edges of the roof (over the eaves) than the […]