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PuroClean your first and best choice if you suspect mold contamination. E-mail or Contact the PuroClean office in Streamwood, IL.  We provide you all information you need to make an informed decision on the best solution for your concerns and mold problems.

Mold remediation is one of the most misunderstood maladies a home or business owner can face. Despite the fact that mold has been around forever, it has only recently become the focal point of increased claims and litigation, as well as a degree of media sensationalism and consumer angst.

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

DO NOT USE BLEACH

Bleach is not the solution for mold treatment.

While bleach will kill live mold, the spores can remain behind, continuing to affect humans. Additionally, treating mold with bleach and water actually feeds further growth.

Compounding the problem is that mold remediation is a completely unregulated industry. While there are no mandated standards of care for the mold remediation industry, the following government agencies and trade groups have published guidelines for proper remediation procedures. Reputable firms will follow these standards of care to assure your safety and we encourage you to educate yourself on the remediation process:

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: 

United States Environmental Protection Agency:

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification:

Indoor Air Quality Association: 

Mold Remediation Procedures

When performed correctly, the remediation of any significant amount of mold is a four-step process:

1. An independent, third-party industrial hygienist should perform initial testing and write a remediation protocol.

2. A remediation contractor should perform the remediation according to the guidelines set forth in the hygienist’s protocol.

3. The industrial hygienist should perform clearance testing to ensure that the remediation has been completed satisfactorily.

4. The affected area can now be rebuilt.

Things to remember when choosing a remediation contractor:

1. Always retain the services of an independent, third-party industrial hygienist.  It is a conflict of interest for any remediation company to tell you that you have mold, perform the remediation, and then tell you the job is done correctly. Even if they send samples out to a laboratory, the results can be biased. An industrial hygienist works for you, not the remediation contractor, and will provide you with unbiased scientific proof that the job is done correctly. Mold spores are too small to be seen with the naked eye. A good remediation contractor like PuroClean knows this and will require that a hygienist be used to ensure that they have performed their duties satisfactorily and that your house is safe.
2. The goal of mold remediation is NOT to kill the mold; it is to REMOVE the mold. Many companies will tell you that their chemical will kill or encapsulate the mold. This does not remove the mold spores. The only way to remove the danger is to remove the mold by air filtration, HEPA vacuuming, wiping, sanding, and soda or dry ice blasting. The application of an anti-microbial is not usually recommended in a protocol because it should not ever be needed. If the mold has been removed, what is there left to treat?
3. A company that only performs mold remediation has a very large disincentive to tell you that their services are not needed.  The guidelines state that most mold remediation’s can be performed by the homeowner or building maintenance personnel. PuroClean will advise you if this is the case and give you honest opinions and multiple options for the proper handling of your mold infestation.

We specialize in the following services:

• Containment and removal of affected materials

• HEPA negative air filtration and vacuuming

• Site preparation for replacement of affected material

• Professional deodorization

Our proven mold remediation techniques and professional staff make PuroClean your first and best choice if you suspect mold contamination.  E-mail or Contact the PuroClean office in Streamwood, IL to put your loss behind you as quickly as possible.

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