Most people have heard a few stories about mold, often stories about toxic mold making people sick. There are many types of mold so mold testing is the critical first step in any mold remediation process. Yesterday my flooded house was tested for mold using air sample and swab testing techniques. …
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Mold Remediation Process: Steps & Sequence?
Experience in residential construction, maintenance and repairs hasn't made negotiating the mold remediation process any easier. It reminds me how challenging home repairs are for most homeowners. Now I'm in the same position, having to learn about the mold remediation process including who does …
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Finding a Mold Remediation Company
While dealing with the insurance company, it's also time to find a mold remediation company. We found mold after removing the cabinets because they put out lots of fans but never removed cabinet doors/drawers (read How to Dry Out Kitchen Cabinets). With no prior experience involving mold …
Cleaning Up to Avoid Mold After a Flood
With a flooded house you've got to get rid of the water first, then prop up furniture so it can dry out. Then it's time to find and dry wet and soggy things that oops, got wet because they were sitting on the floor. You have to do this in the first day or two, to avoid mold growing in your house …
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