Remediation Technologies

Traditional Clean Up Technology – Bleach and or Biocides

Uses

Limited area such as window frames, shower stalls, bathtub ceramic tile, grout; this would be effective against surface mold issues. Surface mold issues, not where it is growing through the wall.

Procedure

HEPA vacuum first. Wipe off with moist cloth or sponge treated with a household detergent.

Issues and Concerns

Doesn’t address cause. If applied improperly can aerosol spores. Bleach can discolor and damage surrounding areas. Not a permanent correction. No testing or certification that it was accomplished properly.

Contemporary Technology – Containment and Removal

Uses

All mold contamination issues.

Procedure

Pre Testing. Source identification and correction. Containment chambers and engineering controls (negative pressure) to avoid cross contamination. Contaminate removal. Air scrubbing to eliminate latent spores from the air. Post testing and clearance. Removal of containment.

Issues and Concerns

Issues and Concerns. Takes from 10 to 14 days. Areas need to be vacant. Contents need to be protected or removed. Costly.

Decontaminate Fogging with MDF-500 from Modec, Inc.

Uses

All mold contamination issues. Addresses unknown areas.

Procedure

Pre Testing. Source identification and correction. Limited containment and engineering controls (negative pressure only during actual contaminant removal process). Fogging Post testing and clearance. Removal of containment.

Issues and Concerns

Takes from 48 to 72 hours. Areas need to be vacant for a shorter period of time. Contents can remain in the area. Cost and time savings.