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UNDERSTANDING THE MOLD REMOVAL PROCESS

  • Type of Mold Memediation

  • Mold in Buildings

  • Important information about mold

 

 
 

Mold Removal is often times best left to the professionals. Without conducting
a proper Mold Inspection and Mold Testing prior to the start of a Mold Remediation project will often times spell disaster. Mold Abatement can be complicated, therefore it is vital to know the extent of the damage and to establish proper containment before beginning the Mold Cleanup Process.

 

Glossary of Terms

Many people are confused with some of the terms commonly used in the mold remediation field. It is important for these terms to be defined and understood by homeowners. Below is a list of many commonly used terms and their definitions.

Allergen: A substance that elicits an antibody response and is responsible for producing allergic reactions in humans. Examples include pollens, animal dander, dust mites and of course mold.

Antimicrobial: A fluid used to inhibit the growth or existence of a toxic organism. A general term used to describe various compounds, often built into consumer products or materials that have the ability to limit, control or stop the growth of microorganisms (fungi, viruses, mold etc...).

Building Envelope: The elements of a building, including all external materials, windows and walls, which enclose a building structure.

Capillary Action: The movement of a liquid through a slender pathway. It is caused by adhesion, cohesion and surface tension in liquids and their contact with a solid pathway.

Colony Forming Units (CFU): A descriptive acronym used in assessing the growth of microorganisms on fabrics or surfaces. CFM/m3 would represent the number of microorganisms that were able to grow on the collection media found from an air sample.

Cross-contamination: The spread of mold contamination from an affected area to an unaffected area.

Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM): The amount of air measured in cubic feet that is delivered and exchanged in one minute. This term is commonly used to describe the efficiency of air scrubbers and or HEPA Vacuum efficiency.

Dehumidification: The process of reducing the moisture content of air in a building.

Encapsulant: A coating or sealant formulated to be applied over an existing substance in a building that will provide a permanent barrier between the coated substance and the living environment. Encapsulants are used to help prevent mold from growing on the surface.

Engineering Controls: Equipment or containment designed to limit the exposure of mold remediation workers and occupants to mold contamination and to prevent cross-contamination.

 
 


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