The most critical step in mold remediation is inspection and testing of the property by a CIE (Certified Indoor Environmentalist) or CRIE (Certified Residential Environmental Specialist). We can determine the root cause of mold growth. We aim to elevate the standards and methods set by the IICRS520 (Institute of Industrial Cleaners and Restorers Certificate for Mold Remediation) and ACAC (American Counsil for Accredited Certification) and AMIAQ (American Indoor Air Quality Council) for mold cleanup. Mold spores are present everywhere in indoor and outdoor environments. Mold growth indoors is atypical and is often due to excessive moisture. Unlike with Mold Abatement (where only visible mold is removed) in Mold Remediation the root causes of mold growth is found. We correct and remove all traces of mold. We also test for mold spores before and after mold removal to ensure that remediation has been successful and issue a Certificates of Completion.

The first step is to minimize the spread of mold spores to adjoining areas by erecting a physical barrier. This usually consists of 6-mil polyethylene film sealed to the existing structure. This containment is provided with negative air pressure high efficiency particle air filtration (HEPA filtration) and sealable openings to allow entering and leaving.

We cover floors and belongings with tarps to minimize opportunity for damage or contamination.

We carefully HEPA vacuum personal items to remove mold spores and minimize contamination of clean areas. These items will remain untouched during demolition. During mold removal, personal items that have been cleaned are generally removed from the containment area. We remove dust, debris, and mold spores via HEPA vacuuming.

Complete mold removal sometimes requires disposal of contaminated or wet building materials such as carpeting, trim, dry wall, sub-flooring, and insulation. These items are carefully identified within the containment and sealed in 6 mil plastic bags. We then remove them from the building.

Antimicrobials are agents that combat harmful microorganisms. They work by killing microbes or inhibiting their growth, preventing multiplication.

The different types of surfaces to be disinfected will determine which disinfectants are used. 

Application of the antimicrobials will always follow manufacturer’s application directions and are targeted for the types of material undergoing disinfection.

A common cause of mold in basements or crawlspaces is excessive weeping of concrete, cinder block, or stone walls. Air Care & Restoration has several options for reducing the effect on the indoor environment of walls having elevated moisture contents. These sealants are designed to resist hydraulic pressure and minimize weeping of ground water into the building.

We scrub visible surface mold with an antimicrobial cleanser to minimize the opportunity for regrowth of mold on contaminated surfaces. Heavily mold contaminated clothing, cloth furniture, bedding, and carpeting generally must be disposed of as they cannot be reliably disinfected.

In cases of severe mold staining, after scrubbing, due to long term exposure to either water or moisture, we provide an antimicrobial coating to all areas having mold staining present. 

HEPA equipped air washers remove the last traces of airborne mold spores. We can conduct, at the owners request, additional testing after remediation.

When all work from the original scope of work has been completed or when testing shows that mold levels have been reduced to an acceptable level, Air Care & Restoration issues a Certificate of Completion.

If desired, Air Care & Restoration can restore dry wall, trim, flooring and other building materials allowing complete restoration of the indoor space. We have the skills and experience to restore walls and flooring to their pre-damaged condition allowing a single contractor to perform removal of contaminated or damaged building materials, cleaning, and treatment of remaining structural materials and restoration or “put back”. Having one company perform all of the work gives the client a single responsible party, eliminates managing multiple contractors and overlapping responsibility, and potentially reduces overall cost.