In the world of indoor environmental quality, bacterial contamination often raises questions, especially when dealing with sewage damage. A recent inquiry got me thinking about an important misconception: can E. coli (Escherichia coli) or coliform bacteria become airborne or “evaporate” from contaminated surfaces into the air? Here’s the reality: under normal conditions, E. coli and […]
Fungal Spores and Indoor Air Quality: What You Need to Know
Introduction Fungal spores are small particles that are produced and released by fungi. They can be found in the air both indoors and outdoors environments. While spores of some types of fungi are harmless, others can cause health problems when they are inhaled. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at fungal spores […]
Significance of Airborne Cladosporium in Indoor Air Quality
Cladosporium is one of the most widespread mould. It includes about 40 species naturally found in soil, on decaying plant material and as plant pathogens. Several studies conducted in Europe and North America have shown that Cladosporium spores are present in the outdoor environment throughout the year. However, concentrations are very low in winter. In […]