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toxic dust
September 26, 2019

Are Toxins Hiding In Your Dust? Find Out With a Dust Characterization

Are Toxins Hiding In Your Dust? Find Out With a Dust Characterization Nearby new construction can certainly be a nuisance, what with all the noise and disruption. But there is a much larger issue that should concern you: the dust. Dust from construction can be downright toxic. It can easily seep into your apartment, workplace or home, polluting your indoor air and covering your belongings. A simple test can tell you what’s contained in that dust and whether it can cause health

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cross contamination
September 19, 2019

Mold That Cross Contaminates: A Growing Problem

Mold That Cross Contaminates: A Growing Problem Unhealthy indoor mold spores are microscopic, and when disturbed, travel quickly and easily through the air, landing wherever the current takes them. That’s the problem with indoor mold. First, mold spores form colonies and grow quickly. Second, they spread easily and can cross contaminate “clean” spaces if not properly handled. Once mold spores spread, your problems grow – literally. How Does Cross Contamination Occur? Cross contamination occurs in a variety of ways: HVAC Units Mold spores are microscopic,

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lead newark water
August 29, 2019

Lead in Newark’s Water – How to Protect Yourself

Lead in Newark’s Water – How to Protect Yourself   The next lead-in-water crisis has hit, and this time it’s close to home. Newark, New Jersey is following in the Flint, Michigan footsteps, and tragedies like these will continue due to the country’s aging water infrastructure. This is leaving us all to wonder, who’s next? The fact is, anyone can have lead in their water, among other contaminants. Where buildings contain older plumbing and fixtures, where there’s a faulty public water supply, and

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mold in schools
August 26, 2019

Fall Mold Allergies in Schools

Back-to-school may bring your child more than new teachers and books. Researchers have noted that there is a sharp spike in asthma symptoms among children during the fall.  School classrooms and corridors often harbor mold and dust mites, as do ventilation systems.

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asbestos haards
August 19, 2019

Asbestos – What You Need To Know

Asbestos – What You Need To Know The presence of asbestos in any home or premises can become a serious matter that requires professional attention. Our goal is to assist you in understanding and correcting any asbestos issue – from start to finish. No job is too big or too small when the health of your family or employees is at stake. RTK expertly locates any asbestos in your home or workplace. Once the material is completely removed, we’ll verify that your

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