Mold, Tenants and Landlords
The Main Problem: Often Insurance Doesn’t Pay for Mold Protect yourself and buy renters’ insurance which will cover the cost to clean your belongings – usually. Always read the policy and definitely...
View ArticleHow to Survive the Costs of Mold Remediation
Know the Costs Before you Begin You can do this by obtaining a very good initial mold inspection of your building. The sources of water intrusions that are allowing the mold to grow should all be...
View ArticleAustralian Mold Removal
I live in Australia and the standards for mold removal (remediation) are much different. What do you recommend? In California the air quality standards are pretty strict. Mold remediation companies...
View ArticleConsumer Reports Air Purifier Buying Guide
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View ArticleClient Air Sampling Instructions
I will be instructing you throughout this process. These instructions are included here so you can see how easy it is. Write the location sampled on the paper wrapper of the biocassette. This wrapper...
View ArticleLaundry Instructions
You need to follow these instructions completely. Wash load for 3 complete cycles. Use regular detergent combined with a little bit of bleach. Use the highest heat setting for each cycle. After 3...
View ArticleFind a Local Consultant
The American Council for Accredited Certification is the largest and most respected organization for mold testing and certification. All applicants have their work peer reviewed plus passing a...
View ArticleWorking With Us
We can provide remote mold testing and consulting. We use video chat to walk through the outside and inside of your home. We find the sources of water leaks during this walk-thought. We take photos...
View ArticlePost Remediation Testing
The national standard for mold validation or clearance after remediation is the IICRC S520. This guidance document discussed methods appropriate for final testing. 1) THE SOURCE OR SOURCES OF ALL WATER...
View Article4 Things You Need to Know About Mold
1. Mold is Everywhere Mold grows in dirt and wide variety of other materials; unexpected things like oranges and the dirt in houseplants. Mold becomes toxic when the amount of mold that you are...
View ArticleHow to Have a Healthy Home after Mold
These two things will serve you well. 1) Make sure each and every leak is fixed. 2) Get an independent mold validation inspection and test immediately after all the demo and cleaning has been done....
View ArticleMold, Tenants and Landlords
The Main Problem: Often Insurance Doesn’t Pay for Mold Protect yourself and buy renters’ insurance which will cover the cost to clean your belongings – usually. Always read the policy and definitely...
View ArticleAllergies from Common House Dust
Some of us have endured multiple tests, doctors, prescriptions and over the counter medicines to try to stop the runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing, stuffed up noses, etc., from allergies. Here’s the...
View ArticleReviews
These are Yelp reviews through October 7, 2014. Recap: 13 Reviews ★★★★★ 1 Review ★★★★ 1 Review ★★ 1 Review (2 from the same person) ★ Damon O. San Francisco, CA ★★★★★ 6/23/2015 I can’t say enough good...
View ArticleHow to Find a Good Remediation Company
Forget the guys that offer “free” or very low-cost mold inspections. These guys WANT to find mold. We don’t do mold remediation so we have no financial gain in mind when we give you cleanup guidance....
View ArticleTemporary Options
Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Executive has many sources of information on the health effects of mold. It can be serious. So please read these options carefully and follow all directions. If you have...
View ArticleWhat Happens During Mold Remediation
Knowing the process will make it easier and more understandable. Here are the 10 steps: 1) Find the mold reservoirs and the source of all the leaks and fix the leaks. Find trained, credentialed mold...
View ArticleWhat Items with Toxic Mold can be Cleaned
Structurally sound porous materials such as carpet, carpet padding, upholstered furniture, drapes, wallboard, insulation, books and paper may be cleaned with a High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestor...
View ArticleCleaning Surface Areas
Several things must be considered prior to cleaning or removing visibly contaminated building materials. If there are any doubts with the procedures below, please don’t proceed without professional...
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