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It is necessary to remove all of the mould contamination, including the microscopic spores in the air. Physically disturbing the mould will cause the spores to spread. Problems cause by Mould Amplification: Mould causes odour problems, discolouration, staining and cosmetic damage Mould 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 mould problems may be dangerous. We recommend individuals untrained in bio-containment abatement procedures do not attempt to perform remediation on moulds with an aggregate area of contamination of 10 square feet or more. (regardless of the type), or on those moulds, (regardless of area), which are considered to be toxic or pathogens. Mould 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 mould growing on the underside of the paper Discard mouldy items that can't be cleaned or treated Don't forget to address the source of the moisture problem, or the mould problem may simply reappear in as little as 24 to 48 hours If the water and/or mould 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 mould remediation is not recommended. Biocides are toxic to humans and pets, as well as to mould; follow the instructions. Do not use fungicides developed for use outdoors for mould remediation or for any other indoor situation. Spraying the mould with a chemical will not solve the problem, even dead mould can pose problems, all of the mould must be physically removed. Safety tips to remember when cleaning mould: It is important to take precautions to limit your exposure to mould and mould spores: Do not touch mould or moldy items with your bare hands. Do not get mould or the mould spores in your eyes . Do not breath in mould or mould spores. Use Personal Protective equipment - N95 respirator, gloves and eye protection when investigating for mould in your home. Wash or shower well with soap after potential exposure to mould or mould spores Take care not to disturb mould spores until the area is prepared A small area that is contaminated and has the potential to distribute mould to other areas even during the cleanup. Cholrine Bleach for Cleaning mould on Porous surfaces Some companies advocate the use of Chlorine Beach as a mould remover. We DO NOT use chlorine bleach [sodium hypochlorite] to kill mould or disinfect mouldy areas. Chlorine is not an effective or permanent killer of mould or the mould spores and does not address the odours caused by mVOC's (volatile organic compounds) that are released by the live and dying mould. Chlorine bleach is too diluted to permanently kill mould unless the mould 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. Mould, by nature of the physiology, has a hyphae that extends out from the body of the mould 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 mould penetrates these materials. The chlorine can never reach into the areas that the hyphae grow. So the mould's hyphae remain untouched and intact. When moisture re-enters the area where the hyphae have embedded themselves, the mould 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 mould, 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 mould. On products imported from the USA, an EPA registration number for killing mould 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, discolouring fibers and dissolving coatings and tarnishing certain finishes. A recent study has found that chlorine does have some limited effect on killing mould 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 odours. Did you clean the mould a few weeks ago and it came back ? If the mould problem is more than 10 square feet or if you've tried cleaning it yourself and the odour persists or the staining returns, you need professional consultation. IAQ Mold Experts, LLP - we offer full mould remediation services for large and small mould clean-ups. Guaranteed. Large and small projects mould 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. Mould 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: (778) 786-1552 Servicing the following areas: The Greater Vancouver area, The Lower Mainland, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler Our team of Quality Engineers and Environmental Scientists are Certified Indoor Air Quality Specialists, Certified Mould Inspectors and Certified Microbial Remediators - Licensed for Environmental and Industrial Pollution Clean-up - [ TOP ]

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Facts about Mould and Safety Tips

The Dangers of Mould In Your Home

US spelling - Mold

Mould produces allergens, toxins (mycotoxins), and/or irritants.

Mould is a major source of indoor allergens.

Mould can also trigger asthma.

The mould spores may be toxic by inhalation

Some moulds are capable of producing carcinogens (e.g., aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus)

Dead mould is still allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic.

Dead mould may still cause allergic reactions, so it is not enough to simply kill the mould, it must also be removed.

It is necessary to remove all of the mould contamination, including the microscopic spores in the air.

Physically disturbing the mould will cause the spores to spread.

Problems cause by Mould Amplification:

Mould causes odour problems, discolouration, staining and cosmetic damage

Mould 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 mould problems may be dangerous.

We recommend individuals untrained in bio-containment abatement procedures do not attempt to perform remediation on moulds with an aggregate area of contamination of 10 square feet or more. (regardless of the type), or on those moulds, (regardless of area), which are considered to be toxic or pathogens.

Mould 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 mould growing on the underside of the paper
Discard mouldy items that can't be cleaned or treated
Don't forget to address the source of the moisture problem, or the mould problem may simply reappear in as little as 24 to 48 hours
If the water and/or mould 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 mould remediation is not recommended.
Biocides are toxic to humans and pets, as well as to mould; follow the instructions.
Do not use fungicides developed for use outdoors for mould remediation or for any other indoor situation.
Spraying the mould with a chemical will not solve the problem, even dead mould can pose problems, all of the mould must be physically removed.

Safety tips to remember when cleaning mould:

It is important to take precautions to limit your exposure to mould and mould spores:

Do not touch mould or moldy items with your bare hands.
Do not get mould or the mould spores in your eyes .
Do not breath in mould or mould spores.
Use Personal Protective equipment - N95 respirator, gloves and eye protection when investigating for mould in your home.
Wash or shower well with soap after potential exposure to mould or mould spores
Take care not to disturb mould spores until the area is prepared
A small area that is contaminated and has the potential to distribute mould to other areas even during the cleanup.

Cholrine Bleach for Cleaning mould on Porous surfaces

Some companies advocate the use of Chlorine Beach as a mould remover. We DO NOT use chlorine bleach [sodium hypochlorite] to kill mould or disinfect mouldy areas.

Chlorine is not an effective or permanent killer of mould or the mould spores and does not address the odours caused by mVOC's (volatile organic compounds) that are released by the live and dying mould.
Chlorine bleach is too diluted to permanently kill mould unless the mould 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.
Mould, by nature of the physiology, has a hyphae that extends out from the body of the mould 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 mould penetrates these materials. The chlorine can never reach into the areas that the hyphae grow. So the mould's hyphae remain untouched and intact. When moisture re-enters the area where the hyphae have embedded themselves, the mould 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 mould, 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 mould. On products imported from the USA, an EPA registration number for killing mould 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, discolouring fibers and dissolving coatings and tarnishing certain finishes.
* A recent study has found that chlorine does have some limited effect on killing mould 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 odours.

Did you clean the mould a few weeks ago and it came back ?

If the mould problem is more than 10 square feet or if you've tried cleaning it yourself and the odour persists or the staining returns, you need professional consultation.

IAQ Mold Experts, LLP - we offer full mould remediation services for large and small mould clean-ups. Guaranteed.

Large and small projects mould 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.

Mould 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: (778) 786-1552

Servicing the following areas: The Greater Vancouver area, The Lower Mainland, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler

Our team of Quality Engineers and Environmental Scientists are Certified Indoor Air Quality Specialists, Certified Mould Inspectors and Certified Microbial Remediators - Licensed for Environmental and Industrial Pollution Clean-up -

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