The Importance of Mold Remediation

Fact: More then 10,000 mold spores can fit on the head of a pin.

Mold spores are everywhere. Every time you open a door or window mold spores can enter your home. Molds are simple microscopic organisms. They actually have a purpose, which is to break down dead material and recycle nutrients into the environment. Can you imagine that if we did not have mold then we would be walking in muck in the outdoors. Mold is needed to break down leaves, trees, plants, etc in the outdoors. Mold can become a problem indoors however. Whenever you have water intrusion such as a plumbing leak, slab leak, roof leak, sink or tub overflow, broken toilet line, etc this can make the environmental conditions ready for active mold growth. Molds will grow and multiply whenever sufficient moisture and organic material is present. Molds grow by digesting the organic material such as drywall, wood, clothing, carpeting etc, and gradually destroy whatever it grows on Everyone is exposed to some mold on a daily basis without evident harm. Mold spores primarily cause health problems when they are found present in large numbers. This occurs when there is active mold growth within the indoor environment where people live and work. Molds will grow and multiply whenever sufficient moisture and organic material is present. Make sure when hiring a company that is responsible for performing water damage restoration or mold remediation in your residence or business that they have the proper qualifications. Are they certified by the IAQA (Indoor Air Quality Association), the ACAC (American Council for Accredited Certification), and the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Services)? The State of Florida requires all mold remediation companies carry Insurance liability. The coverage is for Fungi and Bacteria, the limits are 1 million dollars in coverage. As of July 2011 all eligible remediaters doing remediation will be licensed by the state. Mold Master Pros, Inc., is licensed by the state. Florida State License MRSR134. Mold Master Pros, Inc., performs remediation in accordance with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) The New York City Department of Health Guidelines, the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Services) S-520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation. When performing a remediation Mold Master Pros uses the latest in high tech equipment when doing a mold remediation project. All contaminated areas are contained with a Containment Barrier/Airlock/Decontamination Chamber. This allows mold spores to be safely removed and from contaminating other areas of your home. AFD's (air filtration devices) are set up under negative air pressure and ducted to the outside. Dehumidifiers are placed in areas to stabilize the environment, and to maintain conditions that will not support additional mold growth. All contaminated drywall and materials are cut, double bagged, and disposed of. All affected areas are hepa- vacuumed and damp wiped with an anti-microbial.