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Facts about Mold and
Safety Tips
The Dangers
of Mold In Your Home
- Molds produce allergens,
toxins (mycotoxins), and/or irritants.
- Molds are a major source
of indoor allergens.
- Molds can also trigger
asthma.
- The mold spores may be
toxic by inhalation
- Some molds are capable of
producing carcinogens (e.g., aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus
flavus)
- Dead mold is still
allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic.
- Dead mold may still cause
allergic reactions, so it is not enough to simply kill the mold, it must also
be removed.
- It is necessary to remove
all of the mold contamination, including the microscopic spores in the air.
- Physically disturbing the mold
will cause the spores to spread.
Problems cause by
Mold Amplification:
- Molds cause odor problems,
discoloration, staining and cosmetic damage
- Mold growth can eventually
cause structural damage to a building
- The longer it grows the
more damage it will cause
Do-It Yourself -
USE CAUTION: Investigating and testing for hidden mold problems may be
dangerous.
We recommend individuals
untrained in bio-containment abatement procedures do not attempt to perform
remediation on molds with an aggregate area of contamination of 10 square feet
or more. (regardless of the type), or on those molds, (regardless of area),
which are considered to be toxic or pathogens.
- Mold may be hidden in places such
as the back side of dry wall, wallpaper, paneling or under carpet padding
- Removal of wallpaper, for example,
can lead to a massive release of spores from mold growing on the underside of
the paper
- Discard moldy items that can't be
cleaned or treated
- Don't forget to address the source
of the moisture problem, or the mold problem may simply reappearing as little
as 24 to 48 hours
- If the water and/or mold damage
was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, then call in a professional
Use of commercially
available products:
- The use of a chlorine bleach, for
mold remediation is not recommended
- Biocides are toxic to humans and pets, as
well as to mold; follow the instructions
- Do not use fungicides developed
for use outdoors for mold remediation or for any other indoor
situation.
Some companies advocate the use of
Chlorine Beach as a mold remover. We DO NOT use chlorine
bleach [sodium hypochlorite] to kill mold or disinfect moldy areas.
- Chlorine is not an effective or
permanent killer of mold or the mold spores and does not address the odors
caused by mVOC's (volatile organic compounds) that are released by the live and
dying mold.
- Chlorine bleach is too diluted
to permanently kill mold unless the mold is sitting on top of a hard
non-cellulose surface*.
- As chlorine constantly escapes
through the plastic walls of its containers, it's effectiveness is further
reduced by up to 50% in 90 days in a never opened container.
- Mold, by nature of the
physiology, has a hyphae that extends out from the body of the mold cell. This
hyphae can penetrate and intertwine into the fibers of the substrate, in this
case, the dry wall or wood, microscopically piercing the surface of these
items. The ion structure of the chlorine prevents it from penetrating into
those same porous materials.
- The chlorine stays on the
outside surface, while the mold penetrates these materials. The chlorine can
never reach into the areas that the hyphae grow. So the mold's hyphae remain
untouched and intact. When moisture re-enters the area where the hyphae have
embedded themselves, the mold will continue to grow.
- On most porous building
materials that contain, cellulose such as wood timbers, drywall, chipboard,
plywood, etc., bleach can change the color of the mold, but will only slow down
mold growth for about 3 weeks. It is not a long lasting solution.
- Chlorine Bleach is not
registered with the EPA as a disinfectant to kill mold. An EPA registration
number for killing mold is listed on the label of any brand of product that is
recognized for that purpose. Chlorine bleach does not have this
registration.
- Beach can also ruin the surface
finish on many substances, discoloring fibers and dissolving coatings and
tarnishing certain finishes.
- * A recent study has found that
chlorine does have some limited effect on killing mold on some hard surfaces,
where the hyphae does not penetrate the surface. These would include ceramic
tile, formica counters or steel appliances. However, the chlorine will not
address the spores or the odors.
Safety tips to remember when cleaning mold:
It is important to take precautions to
limit your exposure to mold and mold spores :
- Do not touch mold or moldy items
with your bare hands
- Do not get mold or the mold spores
in your eyes
- Do not breath in mold or mold
spores
- Use Personal Protective equipment
- N95 respirator, gloves and eye protection when investigating for mold in your
home.
- Wash or shower well with soap
after potential exposure to mold or mold spores
- Take care not to disturb mold
spores
- A small area that is contaminated
and has the potential to distribute mold to other areas even during the
cleanup
If the mold problem is more
than 10 square feet or if you've tried cleaning it yourself and the odor
persists you need professional consultation.
Bioremediate.com, LLC - we
offer full microbial remediation services for large and small mold clean-ups.
Guaranteed.
- Large and small projects mold
inspection, testing and remediation projects
- Treatments suitable for
crawlspaces, attics, unfinished basement and carpets
- Specialty treatments for Baby's
rooms, pre-school playrooms, clinics and special care units
- Mold prevention treatments for
new homes and buildings under construction - product guarantees
- Treatments for flood damaged,
water damaged and fire damaged buildings
Call for an appointment. Telephone:
678-343-6043
Servicing the following
areas: Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta area including Alpharetta, Athens, Buford, Gainesville, Gwinnett, Hall, Lawrenceville, Marietta,
Monroe, Peachtree City, Roswell, Smyrna.
Licensed for Environmental
and Industrial Pollution Clean-up - Our team of Quality Engineers and Environmental Scientists are with Certified Indoor Air Quality
Specialists, Certified Mold Inspectors and Certified Microbial
Remediators
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