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First Step: Eliminate Moisture
Indoor air quality has become
an important issue in our everyday lives. The types of toxins we
breathe in our home and work place should be a concern to
everyone.
Mold is an organism that is a
fungi. Fungi are neither animal nor plant and are classified in
a kingdom of their own. Fungi includes molds, yeasts, and
mushrooms. Unlike plants, molds lack chlorophyll and must
survive by digesting plant materials, using plant and other
organic materials for food. Without molds, our environment would
be overwhelmed with large amounts of dead plant matter.
Molds reproduce by making
spores. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air
continually. These spores can get indoors through doors,
windows, or cracks and crevices, or be carried in from the
outdoors on shoes and clothing, pets and insects. Building
materials that were left outside before use can harbor mold
spores for many years. When moldy material becomes damaged or
disturbed spores can be released into the air. Exposure can
occur if people inhale the spores, directly handle moldy
materials, or accidentally ingest it.
When excessive moisture
accumulates in buildings or on building materials mold growth
will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains
undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all
mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold
growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture
indoors. We will use electronic detection and visual inspection
to find leaks, condensation, wet materials...anything that fuels
fungal growth. Only then can remediation be successful.

Our Process
Every
mold problem will be addressed individually without the
"one size fits all" approach, tailoring the solution
that will best suit your needs and your budget. As a
general rule, moisture control is the key to mold control.
Because of this, the underlying moisture problem that caused the
mold growth must be identified and corrected. After this has
been done, the removal or cleanup of mold can begin. High
filtration vacuuming, sanding, various cleaning procedures and
even removal of materials may be required.
Instead
of dictating the way in which things must be done, we will give
you all of the pertinent information so that you can help in
decisions about what is the right approach to take regarding the
mold that is in your home or office. In all cases, common sense
plays a big role in determining what needs to be done. In
instances where there is a small amount of mold growth (less
than 10 sq. ft.) in an isolated area, all that may be needed is
to cut it out and throw it away. Larger areas (greater than 100
sq. ft.) may need specialized equipment and containment barriers
to prevent cross
contamination and further damage to the building.
MPH is
prepared to deal with any situation. We are equipped to handle
the largest jobs using negative pressure containments and the
most up-to-date decontamination techniques. We can also
efficiently handle the smaller, simpler jobs that other
companies like to turn into expensive projects. The bottom line
is we will work WITH you to make the BEST decision for you.
Contact us for a FREE initial evaluation......we can help you
decide whether testing or remediation are needed.
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Facts About Mold
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Mold spores can be present without the
appearance of visible mold.

Not all molds are harmful to humans, but some
can produce toxins.

There is no practical way to eliminate all
mold and mold spores in the indoor environment;
the way to control indoor mold growth is to
control moisture.

Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can
grow on virtually any substance, providing
moisture is present. There are molds that can
grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
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