That is the question! When do you need a professional mold remediator? This is one of the questions we get proposed to us on a daily basis. As a mold remediation company, we have walked into situations where the client does not need a professional and we have walked into situations where it is obvious a professional is needed. But what about the in betweens? The situations where it is not so obvious?

We have put together three easy questions to help you determine if you need to call a professional. Answer a few questions and find out for yourself. This will help you avoid spending money on costly testing and remediation if it’s not needed. Read More…

Attention Property Owners, Manager, Contractors and Maintenance Staff!!

EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule will become fully effective and enforceable on April 22, 2010, which is right around the corner.

The Rule applies to all “renovations,” including many typical housing maintenance and remodeling activities, performed for “compensation” in pre-1978 “target housing” and pre-1978 “child-occupied facilities” when the work will disturb paint, stain, shellac and varnish that has not been tested and certified as lead free. Read More…

Property owners are paying thousands of dollars to corrupt contractors seeking to make a profit by performing mold services that do not exist or not performing properly.  This article was created to help you understand when you are being taken for a ride!

Before we begin, you should know that there currently are no mandated regulations or standards that apply to the remediation of fungi in indoor environments.  There have been established guidelines by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration and Certification (IICRC).  There is also no official state or federal certification programs for this industry.  Wipe Out has gained its certifications through IICRC due to the highly regarded reputation in over 22 countries and that the State of Florida has sought their input in creating regulation for Florida.

When a mold remediation project is completed, the contractor should recommend clearance testing.  Clearance testing is designed to determine the effectiveness of remediation efforts and to document the absence of microbial problems before renovations begin.  This testing should be conducted as follows:
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