Introduction Microban is possibly the most common antimicrobial product professional mold remediators use. It’s not because it’s the most effective. It simply has the largest market share. According to the manufacturer’s website, Microban formulations are in thousands of substrates worldwide including apparel, footwear, textiles, air filters, building materials, and health care products. For purposes of […]
Introduction Benefect is a product some mold remediators may recommended to clients concerned about the toxicity of more common types of antimicrobials remediators use. According to the product label, the active ingredient in Benefect is <1% Thymol, a compound naturally present in Thyme oil. The other 99% of the ingredients may include: oregano oil; lemongrass;
Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are a material to consider when building a mold free home. The main components are concrete and foam, with some plastic connectors. None of these have organic materials that support mold growth. Brands include Fox Block and Nudura. In terms of which brand might be better, the composition of the materials
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Post Remediation Verification (also called Clearance Testing) is industry jargon for when the mold inspector returns to test the work area after remediation is completed. It’s the process of making sure all of the mold was removed. Most mold remediation companies are familiar with the term Post Remediation Verification and will suggest the home owner
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Mold is everywhere. That’s not the same as mold growth is everywhere. If you look under a microscope, you should find a spore or two of mold in the dust collecting in your home. It won’t be a Stachybotrys (black mold) spore. It might be a mushroom or common outdoor spore type. It’s as finding spores
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The Mycometer is not a mold test. It does not test for mold. It is a test for B-N-acetylhexosaminidase (NAHA), an enzyme produced by a range of organisms that include bacteria, mold, protozoa, and mammalian cells. The Mycometer test is not specific to mold. This is supported by an article in the Journal of Environmental Monitoring:
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Mold may be present with or without a musty, mold-like odor. If conditions are dry, the odor may be go away. The mold will still be there. This is one of the reasons mold-sniffing dogs have not replaced humans and the traditional testing methods for mold. A dog can not smell mold all of the
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I sometimes have clients ask me if it matters (to their health) if mold in their house is not active. Sometimes the mold was treated by a mold remediator and the home owner is told the mold is dead (inactive). Sometimes people are not wanting to do mold remediation right away. It might be too
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1. Don’t try to kill the mold. Mold is tough and is still allergenic and potentially toxigenic when the mold is “dead.”Instead of trying to kill or treat the mold, you want to remove it. Plain soap and water is the best way to clean up the dust after you cut out effected drywall, rot, and
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It doesn’t matter and you can’t tell. A mold spore is like a seed. You don’t know if it’s viable (capable of growing) until you water it. Mold can go into a resting stage. It might look dead – it’s dormant. Gardeners call it over-wintering. Even if a seed does not grow when watered, the pollen
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You may spend tens of thousands of dollars on mold remediation and testing. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that what’s being proposed by the mold inspector and mold remediation companies is going to work.
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