How to get rid of mold in a house

The Remediation Process:

*We strictly follow IICRC s500 and s520 guidelines for Water Damage and Mold Remediation*

A basic Remediation project is completed by the steps listed below, although there may be some deviance depending on the area of the home. If you are considering hiring a “Remediation Company” make sure they adhere to these procedures!!

1. Sealed plastic containment of the project area.
2. Proper PPE worn by technicians.
3. Proper Negative Air CFM requirements for the area via HEPA equipped air scrubbers to provide the appropriate 4+ air changes per hour.
4. Proper controlled demolition (if necessary).
5. HEPA vacuuming of ALL surfaces and contents within the project area to remove loose mold spores and growth. (This is a very detailed cleaning of every square inch of space)
6. Damp wiping/scrubbing/or sanding (if necessary) of ALL surfaces with an EPA approved Biocide or Botanical (depending on area).
7. Re vacuuming of ALL surfaces to remove disturbed material.
8. If necessary, seal any surfaces with Polymer based antimicrobial sealant with an EPA approved biocide to prevent future growth (Ours comes with a 10 year warranty!)
9. Run HEPA air on neutral following cleaning to “scrub” the air of any airborne particulates.
10. HEPA cleaning of HVAC and Duct system to prevent cross contamination.
11. Containment take down and clean up.

A Remediation Cleaning is the most detailed cleaning you will ever have in your home!

Cleaning procedures often require Q tip swabbing of cracks and crevasses that you would most likely never think to do. Sometimes “airwashing” intricate furniture is even needed to reach spots that we just can’t get into.

** Never allow “spraying or fogging” of Mold. This only forces the fungus release its spores into the air to create a more significant problem in the future.**

REMEMBER:

Mold Remediation is not “killing mold” it is the REMOVAL of the spores and growth then killing the root system to prevent mold from reoccurring. Mold spore outer cell walls are very dense and difficult to kill without using very dangerous chemicals, and even when “killed” they are still present and are still an allergen! **