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Mold Services in Atlanta Mold Mold Inspection Mold Inspection- FAQ's Mold Remediation Mold Remediation - FAQ's Mold Consultancy Mold Information for DIY Company and Contact Information Bioremediation Products Mould Services in Vancouver, B.C.	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. 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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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