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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


Could Radon in Your Home Be Causing Your Child’s Asthma?
As a parent in Lockport, Illinois , you do everything possible to keep your children safe and healthy—preparing nutritious meals,...
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Jul 3, 20253 min read


The Hidden Threat Beneath Every Home: Why Professional Radon Testing Matters
Radon gas—a colorless, odorless, and tasteless byproduct of uranium decay—poses a serious health threat in homes across the United...
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Jun 25, 20253 min read


The Hidden Radon Danger That Could Derail Your Real Estate Deal
Imagine this: You’ve finally found your dream home. The location is ideal, the layout checks every box, and the price is within reach....
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Jun 11, 20253 min read


5 Signs Of Mold In Your Home
The “M” Word No One Wants to Talk About—But Should No one likes talking about mold. It’s unpleasant, unhealthy, and often overwhelming....
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Jun 3, 20252 min read


Radon and Childhood Leukemia: What Every Suburban Homeowner Needs to Know
There’s been growing media attention around the possible link between radon exposure and childhood leukemia —and it’s something every...
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May 29, 20254 min read


Radon Exposure During Pregnancy: What Expectant Mothers Need to Know
Pregnancy is a time filled with anticipation, joy—and heightened vigilance. As expectant mothers focus on safeguarding their health and...
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May 22, 20253 min read


What Causes High Radon Levels in Homes?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can accumulate inside homes and pose serious long-term health risks. While radon is...
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May 20, 20253 min read


Breathe Easy? What Everyone Should Know About Radon Exposure
How Does Radon Induce Cancer? Radon presents a hazard in two ways. As it decays, it gives off energy in the form of alpha particles....
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May 7, 20254 min read


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 5, 20257 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 30, 20257 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 21, 20254 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 14, 20253 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 7, 20252 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 1, 20256 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 31, 20253 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 11, 20253 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 7, 20255 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 25, 20255 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 20, 20257 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 17, 20254 min read
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