Frequently Asked Questions Related to Mold & Mildew Problems
Q: How do you remove mold?
A: Professional mold re-mediator follow IICRC s500 guidelines. These are the industry standard in safe and effective mold removal.
Q: How much does mold removal cost?
A: There is not set price because all situations are different. These are the factors we must consider: square foot, man hours, products or warranties chose, equipment needed, number of days equipment is rented (HEPA Vacuums, dehumidifiers, containment, air scrubbers) and personal equipment (suits, masks, gloves, etc.)
Q: Is mold dangerous?
A: All molds have the potential to be dangerous. It depends on the person and their immune system whether or not it will affect them. Mold spores floating into your breathing space can lead to respiratory illness and allergic reactions. Evan if a person is not currently allergic to mold, exposure to such an environment can cause future health problems for some.
Q: What kind of molds do I have?
A: you would not know what type of mold you have unless you have a physical sample taken. You cannot simply look at mold and determine what type it is. There are 200,000 types of known mold. Your mold inspection specialist can look at fungi and give their expert opinion if it is suspect more or not, but cannot suggest what type of mold it is.
Q: Why or what is air sampling or air testing?
A: Air testing helps us to know what is in your breathing space that is invisible to the naked eye. Also, air sampling may be necessary when no current moisture source is present to document contamination in breathing space. The Indoor Air Quality samples that Mold & Mildew Solutions LLC take also test for counts of dander, fiber counts and pollen counts. An air sampling can many times help your doctor in his/her care of your or a sick one by knowing what type of mold is present in the environment. Also, air testing can be taken before and after mold remediation. This is know as Pre and Post Mold Remediation Verification Sampling.
Q: Can you take samples from the HVAC?
A: Yes, we can perform HVAC sam;oing. We do not remove mold in ducts or units. We use a certified NADC Contractor (National Association of Duct Cleaners.) We will be able to refer you to a company that offers the same quality of care and respect we strive to offer our clients.
Q: What does HEPA stand for?
A: HEPA stand for High Efficiency Particulate Arresting and involve filtration that will remove 99.97% > of particles the size of 0.3 microns in diameter; a size that can get deep into the lungs. This is the size of most mold spores. The commercial grade vacuum we use will trap all these mold spores without letting them escape back into the air. No household vacuum cleaner can do this.
Q: Do I have to tear out and remove all materials?
A: No, but you will need to remove materials that are not salvageable. We try to salvage as much as possible to minimize the reconstruction.
Q: What should we NOT do while we are waiting on our mold process?:
A: Do not touch or disturb the mold. Do not blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth. Do not attempt to dry the area yourself. Do not spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.
Q: Is all mold toxic?
A: No, but any type of mold can casue allergic reactions.
Q: What will a home mold test tell me?
A: Likely a home mold test kit will not give you a correct analysis of your situation. This test would be the same as leaving a piece of fruit out for a few days to see if mildew consumes the fruit. We live in a natural environment with mold spores everywhere. Mold spores land on the wet petri dish and start to colonize. This test doesn't tell you the mold spore count in the air to see if the breathing space is contaminated. Unless you send the test off to a microbiologist you will not know what type of mold was collected.
Q: Does my insurance cover mold removal?
A: It is always a good idea to review your insurance policy before making a claim. It will be helpful to speak to a mold remediation company before you call so you know your options. The insurance will not cover situations where the issue is due to poorly maintained property or when the situation could have been prevented. If you are covered by your policy, there will likely be a limit on the expenses paid out.
Q: Is all mold toxic?
A: No, but any type of mold can cause allergic reactions.
Q: Help! My home inspector noted mold on his report.
A: It is common for buyers to request a mold or fungi inspection if they suspect mold or if a home inspector has made notes of fungi, water staining or suspect mold. It is possible for Mold & Mild Solutions LLC to pick up where the home inspection ended. This may be as simple as a small consultation which may lead to an estimate. Often date confirms that we need to perform a moisture inspection, visual inspection, scoping or indoor air quality sampling. Before visiting the property we must know what the client's goals are.
Q: Can I remove mold myself?
A: You can research this subject at https://www.epa.gov/ for help. It is recommended that a mold removal specialist, such as Mold & Mildew Solutions LLC perform a mold inspection to verify if self-remediation, removal, can be done safely. mold & Mildw Solutions LLC has the ability to act as your paid mold remediation specialist during your project of mold removal. This is also now as an Indoor Environmental Specialist, I.E.P.
A: Professional mold re-mediator follow IICRC s500 guidelines. These are the industry standard in safe and effective mold removal.
Q: How much does mold removal cost?
A: There is not set price because all situations are different. These are the factors we must consider: square foot, man hours, products or warranties chose, equipment needed, number of days equipment is rented (HEPA Vacuums, dehumidifiers, containment, air scrubbers) and personal equipment (suits, masks, gloves, etc.)
Q: Is mold dangerous?
A: All molds have the potential to be dangerous. It depends on the person and their immune system whether or not it will affect them. Mold spores floating into your breathing space can lead to respiratory illness and allergic reactions. Evan if a person is not currently allergic to mold, exposure to such an environment can cause future health problems for some.
Q: What kind of molds do I have?
A: you would not know what type of mold you have unless you have a physical sample taken. You cannot simply look at mold and determine what type it is. There are 200,000 types of known mold. Your mold inspection specialist can look at fungi and give their expert opinion if it is suspect more or not, but cannot suggest what type of mold it is.
Q: Why or what is air sampling or air testing?
A: Air testing helps us to know what is in your breathing space that is invisible to the naked eye. Also, air sampling may be necessary when no current moisture source is present to document contamination in breathing space. The Indoor Air Quality samples that Mold & Mildew Solutions LLC take also test for counts of dander, fiber counts and pollen counts. An air sampling can many times help your doctor in his/her care of your or a sick one by knowing what type of mold is present in the environment. Also, air testing can be taken before and after mold remediation. This is know as Pre and Post Mold Remediation Verification Sampling.
Q: Can you take samples from the HVAC?
A: Yes, we can perform HVAC sam;oing. We do not remove mold in ducts or units. We use a certified NADC Contractor (National Association of Duct Cleaners.) We will be able to refer you to a company that offers the same quality of care and respect we strive to offer our clients.
Q: What does HEPA stand for?
A: HEPA stand for High Efficiency Particulate Arresting and involve filtration that will remove 99.97% > of particles the size of 0.3 microns in diameter; a size that can get deep into the lungs. This is the size of most mold spores. The commercial grade vacuum we use will trap all these mold spores without letting them escape back into the air. No household vacuum cleaner can do this.
Q: Do I have to tear out and remove all materials?
A: No, but you will need to remove materials that are not salvageable. We try to salvage as much as possible to minimize the reconstruction.
Q: What should we NOT do while we are waiting on our mold process?:
A: Do not touch or disturb the mold. Do not blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth. Do not attempt to dry the area yourself. Do not spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.
Q: Is all mold toxic?
A: No, but any type of mold can casue allergic reactions.
Q: What will a home mold test tell me?
A: Likely a home mold test kit will not give you a correct analysis of your situation. This test would be the same as leaving a piece of fruit out for a few days to see if mildew consumes the fruit. We live in a natural environment with mold spores everywhere. Mold spores land on the wet petri dish and start to colonize. This test doesn't tell you the mold spore count in the air to see if the breathing space is contaminated. Unless you send the test off to a microbiologist you will not know what type of mold was collected.
Q: Does my insurance cover mold removal?
A: It is always a good idea to review your insurance policy before making a claim. It will be helpful to speak to a mold remediation company before you call so you know your options. The insurance will not cover situations where the issue is due to poorly maintained property or when the situation could have been prevented. If you are covered by your policy, there will likely be a limit on the expenses paid out.
Q: Is all mold toxic?
A: No, but any type of mold can cause allergic reactions.
Q: Help! My home inspector noted mold on his report.
A: It is common for buyers to request a mold or fungi inspection if they suspect mold or if a home inspector has made notes of fungi, water staining or suspect mold. It is possible for Mold & Mild Solutions LLC to pick up where the home inspection ended. This may be as simple as a small consultation which may lead to an estimate. Often date confirms that we need to perform a moisture inspection, visual inspection, scoping or indoor air quality sampling. Before visiting the property we must know what the client's goals are.
Q: Can I remove mold myself?
A: You can research this subject at https://www.epa.gov/ for help. It is recommended that a mold removal specialist, such as Mold & Mildew Solutions LLC perform a mold inspection to verify if self-remediation, removal, can be done safely. mold & Mildw Solutions LLC has the ability to act as your paid mold remediation specialist during your project of mold removal. This is also now as an Indoor Environmental Specialist, I.E.P.
