Some Common Questions Regarding Mold Remediation

Is the mold remediation chemical safe to use?

Yes the chemicals used in the fog solution by the companies are extremely safe to use. In fact most mold remediation companies use US EPA certified chemicals that's safe for people. After the fog dries, there's a thin layer of the settled solution on all the horizontal surfaces. This can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

However people should enter only after 6-8 after the completion of the mold remediation process. It's very important that during the mold remediation process, humans and pets should leave the premises. Fish that are in aquarium should be draped but fresh supply of oxygen through the pump must be supplied to them.

Some plants may be sensitive and for this reason, they should be removed. If they aren't sensitive, then the plants must be draped. Furniture, electronic goods, fabrics and photographs as well as other household goods should also be covered or draped with plastic sheets. If you have important paper, they should be stored away somewhere or should be taken away from the premises. It has been seen that during the mold remediation, the inks and the couplers on printed paper lighten.

What are the ingredients of the mold remediation solution?

Usually the chemical formula used for mold remediation is non toxic and non corrosive. It has been formulated in such a way so as to deactivate and neutralize the mold and the mold by products. Most mold remediation companies use a hydrogen peroxide base formula that had been specifically developed for the destruction and neutralization of chemical and biological warfare agents.

Since hydrogen peroxide is used, the smell stays in the premises after the mold remediation has been completed. The formula has been in use for the past decade after it was patented. In fact this mold remediation formula helps to cut down the costs by as much as 1/3rd to that of the traditional mold remediation services.

Why is fogging done

Fogging is done for mold remediation, since it allows the chemical to stay in the air and cling to the spores that are suspended in the air. Fogging enables the chemical to reach in all the nooks and the crannies where traditional methods are unable to reach. Also the areas are treated at one time rather than been spayed individually.

In some cases fogging for mold remediation process may need to be repeated. In certain areas, where the mold infestation is very high, it might have to be removed physically and the area defogged again.

Why do homes need the mold clearance test pass certificate

Some buildings may require a certificate of clearance. In those cases its important "live spore" or a "viable" test is taken. After the mold remediation process is over, the dead molds will remain suspended in the air for a few days and will take time to drop down. Those tests that don't differentiate between live and dead spores will serve no purpose. But a "live spore" test will.

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