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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


10 Reasons Why You Need Professional Mold Testing and Inspections
Household mold is nasty stuff. Not only does it ruin your décor, but it can also trigger an assortment of alarming medical issues....
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May 57 min read


Signs Of Mold In Your Home To Lookout For
You've heard it time and time again: Mold in the home is never a good sign. Odds are, in the same conversation, you've also heard that...
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Apr 307 min read


Mold, Mycotoxins, and Autism: What Every Parent Should Know
Mold exposure can be a contributing factor to autism symptoms in some children. From allergy-like symptoms and brain fog to more serious...
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Apr 214 min read


Interesting Facts About Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that is present in the air we breathe. It is formed by the decay of uranium and thorium in the soil and rock...
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Apr 143 min read


Are Children at Risk From Radon Gas Exposure?
Radon is a radioactive gas that enters your home through cracks and pores in the foundation as uranium decays underground. Radon is a...
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Apr 72 min read


10 Types of Mold Colors Commonly Found in the House
Molds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and while some may think that color can serve as an identifying characteristic,...
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Apr 16 min read


5 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Radon Testing Expert
Radon is a natural radioactive gas that can be traced both in outdoor and indoor environments. While outdoor levels may not pose a serious health hazard, prolonged exposure to high indoor radon levels has been proven to cause lung cancer. Ensuring radon mitigation is crucial for indoor safety. The only way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from the effects of radon gas is to conduct radon testing. However, with the many radon test kits and low-cost uncalibrated digita
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Mar 313 min read


Mold Inspection - Mold Testing - Mycotoxin Exposure
What is Mold? Mold is ever present and is part of our natural environment. It is impossible to have a mold free environment! However,...
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Mar 113 min read


What Are Signs of Radon in Your Home?
Owning a home comes with several responsibilities and common concerns to think about. Although, one of the lesser-known risks to consider...
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Mar 75 min read


Facts of Radon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer...
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Feb 255 min read


15 Signs That You May Need a Mold Inspection and Testing
You’ve likely heard horror stories about household mold. It’s more than just a cosmetic problem. When mold is left to grow unimpeded, it...
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Feb 207 min read


Why Radon Gas Is Known as the Silent Killer
Several things have been dubbed “the silent killer,” including high blood pressure, heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes. Outside...
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Feb 174 min read


Mold Fact: Does It Die When It Dries Out?
Are you worried about the mold that is growing in your home or business? Does it feel like no matter what you do, the mold never goes...
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Feb 104 min read


PROTECT THOSE WHO CAN'T PROTECT THEMSELVES
Children are more vulnerable to radiation exposure from radon due to differences in lung shape, size, and function compared to adults....
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Feb 41 min read


Mold 101: What You Need To Know
Generally speaking, mold is a type of fungi that is neither plant nor animal. This means, unlike plants, it cannot derive energy from the...
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Jan 243 min read


HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR HOME TESTED FOR MOLD?
Mold is a common household issue that can have serious health implications if not addressed promptly. It thrives in damp, warm...
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Jan 234 min read


WHAT IS RADON? THE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
We all take great pains to protect our homes from everything from burglary to house fires. Most of us sleep well at night, knowing that...
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Jan 224 min read


What is Radon Poisoning?
We have had concerned homeowners ask questions about the health effects that they may experience after living in a home with elevated...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read


Explaining our mold testing process
Quality Environmental Testing Inc. follows a thorough and systematic approach for mold testing and environmental assessments. Here’s a...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read


Radon Testing Professional Equipment
Quality Environmental Testing Inc. offers a high level of expertise and precision when it comes to radon testing, utilizing...
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Aug 22, 20242 min read
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