Wine vs. Mould

A Québec wine collector is suing the Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ) for close to $1 million after his collection of vintage wines – consisting of over 3,000 bottles – was allegedly damaged by conditions in the SAQ owned facility where he was storing them.

In early 2010, Robert Chiraz went to the storage facility to check his collection and was shocked at the conditions he found, including insulation that had fallen from the ceiling and evidence of moisture everywhere. There were wet or damp surfaces on the racks, cases and even the wine bottles themselves.

On a subsequent visit, he found mould growing in many parts of the cellar – not surprisingly. An analysis performed at a later date found high quantities of mould-inducing fungi, including Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Hyphes in his storage cellar as well as in the surrounding units.

His entire collection, including top vintages and large quantities of valuable wines, was declared to be unsellable by a top Toronto wine auctioneer and appraiser.

Mould in Your Home?
You may not have a vast collection of vintage wines at stake, but your own valuables are just as important and even more so your health. Mould can grow wherever moisture occurs – in fact it can begin to grow within 24-48 hours if the conditions are right. If you’ve noticed the signs of mould infestation in your home, including:

• A musty smell
• Eye, nose and throat irritation
• Coughing and phlegm build-up
• Wheezing and shortness of breath
• Allergic reactions

Let us Help
At Greenstream Environmental, we take a multi-faceted approach that determines the severity and toxicity of the mould infestation along with removal. Get peace of mind from GreenStream Environmental – call us for a mould removal quote today.

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