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Welcome to the Quality Environmental Testing Blog, your trusted source for expert advice on radon testing, mold inspection, and indoor air quality.
Our certified team shares the latest information, safety tips, and homeowner insights to help families across Lockport and the Chicagoland area create healthier homes.
Whether you’re buying a new property or maintaining your current one, you’ll find resources here to guide you toward cleaner, safer air


The Cancer Prevention Step Most Homeowners Miss: Professional Radon Testing
February is National Cancer Prevention Month , a time dedicated to increasing awareness around the proactive steps people can take today to reduce cancer risk over time. Most prevention conversations focus on lifestyle habits like nutrition, exercise, and medical screenings. While these are critical, there is one major risk factor many homeowners overlook: The air inside their home. At Quality Environmental Testing , we provide professional radon testing for homeowners acros
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2 days ago4 min read


How Winter Heating Can Increase Mold Risk in Your Home
Why Professional Moisture and Air Testing for Mold Risks Matters More Than Most Homeowners Realize When temperatures drop across Chicagoland, homeowners focus on keeping their homes warm and energy efficient. What many don’t realize is that winter heating can quietly create the perfect conditions for moisture buildup — and ultimately mold growth. At Quality Environmental Testing (QET) , we regularly evaluate homes where the heating system itself played an unexpected role in i
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Feb 54 min read


Radon Awareness Month – Why Homeowners Should Test
January is Radon Awareness Month , and this is one of the most important reminders for homeowners every year: Radon is real, it’s common, and you can’t detect it without testing. Radon is a colorless, odorless, invisible gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil beneath the ground. That part is normal — it’s happening everywhere. The problem is when radon rises from the soil and gets pulled into your home through things like: cracks in basement floors
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Jan 202 min read


Radon Gas in Homes: What Homeowners Need to Know
Radon gas is one of the most common—and least understood—indoor air quality issues affecting homes today. Many homeowners are unaware that radon can build up indoors without any visible signs, making radon testing the only way to know if your home is affected. Understanding what radon is, how it enters a home, and why it matters can help you make informed decisions to protect your family’s health. What Is Radon Gas? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms
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Jan 53 min read


Protect Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality with Professional Radon and Mold Testing
Take Control of Your Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality plays a critical role in the health and comfort of your home. Hidden hazards such as radon gas and mold can exist without visible warning signs, yet still pose serious health risks. At Quality Environmental Testing , we provide professional environmental testing services to help homeowners identify these concerns early and take informed action. Our services focus on radon testing and mold testing , giving homeowners
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Dec 15, 20252 min read


The Value of Professional Mold Testing: Why DIY Kits Don’t Measure Up
“A mold test is only as reliable as the person who performs it. Professional inspectors don’t just collect samples — they identify the source, interpret the data, and provide solutions. A DIY kit simply can’t do that.”
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Dec 2, 20253 min read


Why Every Illinois Home Seller Should Get Professional Radon Testing Before Listing
When you’re preparing to sell your home, you expect to handle the usual tasks—repairs, cleaning, staging, and negotiating with buyers. But many Illinois homeowners overlook one critical step that can dramatically impact the success of a real estate transaction: professional radon testing . Even though radon testing is not legally required in Illinois, today’s buyers almost always expect documented proof that a home is safe. And with radon levels in Illinois ranking among the
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Nov 18, 20253 min read


How Mold Affects Your Home’s Structural Integrity Quality Environmental Testing
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Nov 12, 20254 min read


The Discovery That Changed Home Safety Forever: How Radon Was Found in American Homes Professional Radon Testing Illinois Quality Environmental Testing
In January 1984 , a man named Stanley Watras unknowingly stumbled upon one of the most important public health discoveries in U.S. housing history. Watras, a construction engineer, had just moved his young family into a new home in Boyertown, Pennsylvania while working at the soon-to-be-operational Limerick Nuclear Power Plant . As part of standard safety procedures, the plant had installed radiation detectors at its entrances to ensure workers weren’t carrying radioactive
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Oct 30, 20253 min read


Mold in Your Home: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know mold testing Lockport and Chicago suburbs air quality testing Lockport
By Quality Environmental Testing – Lockport, Illinois Call Us 708-243-5945 Mold has a sneaky superpower. It slips into our homes through tiny spores you can’t see and grows quietly behind walls, under carpet, or inside HVAC systems. Once it settles in, it can damage your home and potentially affect your health long before anyone realizes what’s happening. Knowledge is the best defense. Let’s uncover what mold is, why it thrives, and how to take action. What Exactly Is Mold? M
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Oct 28, 20253 min read


The Seasonal Impact: Understanding How Radon Levels Fluctuate Throughout the Year Seasonal Radon Variation | Radon Test in Lockport
By Quality Environmental Testing – Lockport, Illinois 📞 708-243-5945 | 🌐 www.qualityenvironmentaltestinginc.com Changing Seasons, Changing Radon Risks Seasonal Radon Variation | Radon Test in Lockport Seasonal Radon Variation | Radon Test in Lockport. As the seasons shift in Illinois — from freezing winters to humid summers — the dynamics of radon gas inside our homes change too. Understanding how radon levels fluctuate throughout the year is key to maintaining a safe a
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Oct 15, 20253 min read


Hidden in Plain Sight — Why Professional Mold Testing Matters for Every Home
The Problem You Can’t Ignore Mold isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a health and home hazard that can hide behind walls, under floors, and...
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Oct 9, 20252 min read


The Silent Threat Beneath Your Home — Why Every Illinois Home Needs a Radon Test
Radon Testing in Illinois | Lockport Radon Inspection | Quality Environmental Testing Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer in...
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Oct 7, 20252 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Mold in Your Home
When most people think about home safety, they picture fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and security systems. But one of the most...
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Sep 18, 20252 min read


Protect Your Home & Family with Professional Radon & Mold Testing
Your home should be your safe place. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that hidden dangers—like radon gas testing and...
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Sep 9, 20252 min read


The Hidden Health Hazard in Your Home
Understanding and Addressing Radon Exposure By Quality Environmental Testing Inc. In the pursuit of a greener, healthier home, many...
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Aug 4, 20253 min read


🦠 Mold Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
No one wants mold in their home—and for good reason. Mold can damage property, reduce indoor air quality, and cause serious health...
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Jul 28, 20254 min read


Why You Should Care About Radon
Protect Your Family, Your Home, and Your Health with Certified Testing from Quality Environmental Testing Inc. If you've never heard...
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Jul 21, 20253 min read


How to Determine Radon Levels in Your Home as a Renter
Know Your Rights, Protect Your Health with Help from Quality Environmental Testing Inc. Radon is a radioactive gas that can build up...
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Jul 16, 20252 min read


Is Mold Hiding in Your Home? Here's What You Need to Know
Mold is a naturally occurring fungus found nearly everywhere. It spreads by releasing microscopic spores and mycotoxins into the air....
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Jul 11, 20253 min read
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