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jeff started the topic Mycotoxins and misdiagnosis in the forum Mould related illness & symptoms

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:49:49 +0000

Mycotoxins are called secondary metabolites of mould and are thought to be part of their digestion process although some believe they are a defence mechanism against other moulds and of course their natural enemy bacteria. But even toxigenic species of mould don’t always produce mycotoxins and I have seen rooms with mould a meter high around all…Read more

jeff started the topic Is it mould or building related illness? in the forum Medical issues

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:23:45 +0000

I have two Peer reviewed published papers, both guided with Dr Shoemaker which show over 30 possible triggers for the symptoms of mould illness.
We should however, all recognise that 10 years ago doctors would blame ME, Mental health issues, Lyme, or any symptoms that matched conventional medicine. If it didn’t match, it was, in their opinion,…Read more

jeff started the topic Thames Water burst watermain in the forum Flooded & water damaged home risks

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:26:34 +0000

Clients in North London were affected by a burst water main. The water ran through soil, through drains, sewers and over gardens to flood basements. Clients were tricked by the water company, loss adjusters, Insurers and their solicitors all of whom said it was a clean water event and not a health risk. Unfortunately 2 years on people got sick and…Read more

jeff started the topic Free tenant letter to landlord in the forum Landlord and tenant laws

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:26 +0000

There are now several laws that support the tenant and Building Forensics have written a self help guide for you to download http://documents.wpdesign.website/building-forensics/Landlord-Letter-2019.pdf

jeff started the topic Open forum ask you question in the forum Medical issues

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:56:21 +0000

Please ask your question or make your statement

jeff started the topic DIY sampling issues in the forum DIY sampling

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:45:59 +0000

Before sampling you should understand what the objectives are and

jeff started the topic How to decontaminate soft furnishings in the forum Decontamination of home or contents

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:13:54 +0000

Before anyone thinks of successful decontamination, you should consider what is the target or goal of success?
In contractor training I sprinkle a powder onto surfaces that luminesces under UV light as a trace test
I take a cushion and ask students to hoover with the most powerful, type H HepA vacuum cleaner , then ask them to hoover again and…Read more

jeff started the topic De contamination contractors make home more contaminated in the forum Contractor horror stories

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:02:52 +0000

The client looked at the market and saw a “Dry Fogging” process was available. The description of the results was glowing and all from a dry fog taking less than an hour.
It was explained the dry “Special fog” entered cavities and neutralised the spores, and cavities the fog couldn’t get into the spores wouldn’t be able to escape.
Incredibly the…Read more

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