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Mold Remediation
A serious problem confronting us these days is the ever-increasing exposure to molds and fungi inside our
living and working environments. Exposure to these contaminants has caused all type of effects and
illnesses in humans up to, and including, death. There is a need to immediately address the presence of
these contaminants and remove them using approved methods.
A Nicer Reflection is trained and certified to mitigate (remove/eliminate) all forms of mold and fungal
contamination. An example of a recent project is detailed below.
A Nicer Reflections was contacted to investigate a potential mold problem at a local business. A certified
testing service was contacted to complete an initial assessment of the customer site for suspected microbial
contamination. A certified industrial hygienist performed a limited walk-through inspection of the building,
collecting fungal air and surface samples and measuring the building "vital" signs. The results of the
assessment indicated extensive reservoirs of fungal contamination present in the building, namely
Ascopores and Stachybotrys.
living and working environments. Exposure to these contaminants has caused all type of effects and
illnesses in humans up to, and including, death. There is a need to immediately address the presence of
these contaminants and remove them using approved methods.
A Nicer Reflection is trained and certified to mitigate (remove/eliminate) all forms of mold and fungal
contamination. An example of a recent project is detailed below.
A Nicer Reflections was contacted to investigate a potential mold problem at a local business. A certified
testing service was contacted to complete an initial assessment of the customer site for suspected microbial
contamination. A certified industrial hygienist performed a limited walk-through inspection of the building,
collecting fungal air and surface samples and measuring the building "vital" signs. The results of the
assessment indicated extensive reservoirs of fungal contamination present in the building, namely
Ascopores and Stachybotrys.
Presence of mold and fungal
growth was visible to the naked
eye on various surfaces as seen
in this picture. Much of the
contamination was discovered
between the vinyl wall paper and
the drywall substrate. The
structure framing also exhibited
signs of contamination.
growth was visible to the naked
eye on various surfaces as seen
in this picture. Much of the
contamination was discovered
between the vinyl wall paper and
the drywall substrate. The
structure framing also exhibited
signs of contamination.
Indoor levels of molds and
fungal species should be less
than one third the level present
in the outdoor air around the
structure. As can be seen in the
test results report at right, the
levels far exceeded this
requirement. These levels
indicated the need for
remediation.
fungal species should be less
than one third the level present
in the outdoor air around the
structure. As can be seen in the
test results report at right, the
levels far exceeded this
requirement. These levels
indicated the need for
remediation.
Following a thorough review with the customer of the test results, the approval was granted to address the
problem using recognized and approved methods.
problem using recognized and approved methods.
The first step in the process was
the construction of containment
barriers. A barrier was built to
isolate the effected areas from
the rest of the structure and an
attached room was built to serve
as a decontamination room for
the workers and the bags of
debris as they were removed
from the effected area. This step
is required to prevent any cross
contamination in other parts of
the building.
the construction of containment
barriers. A barrier was built to
isolate the effected areas from
the rest of the structure and an
attached room was built to serve
as a decontamination room for
the workers and the bags of
debris as they were removed
from the effected area. This step
is required to prevent any cross
contamination in other parts of
the building.
Filtered air scrubbers were
installed inside the chamber to
capture any contaminants
released during the tear out
phase. An air scrubber was also
placed in the un-effected area to
reduce the risk of any cross
contamination. Both units were
exhausted to the exterior of the
structure.
installed inside the chamber to
capture any contaminants
released during the tear out
phase. An air scrubber was also
placed in the un-effected area to
reduce the risk of any cross
contamination. Both units were
exhausted to the exterior of the
structure.
With the containment barriers, air scrubbers and commercial dehumidifiers (to remove the moisture present
in the walls and flooring) in place, removal of the effected materials was started.
in the walls and flooring) in place, removal of the effected materials was started.