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…

We are all familiar with the “spring cleaning” term, but have you prepared for the upcoming spring rains?

With the upcoming wet season, February is the recommended month for inspecting your home for areas where water is mostly likely to slip its way into your property.  So grab your paper and pencil to make a note of areas in your home that need attention.

Below is a suggested list for inspection. You are looking for visible moisture (condensation) or water staining. Read More…

Did you know there are studies that suggest that mold can react in high EMF environments.

At a recent Lyme/Autism conference Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt said, “I worked with the main mold researcher in Switzerland. He could measure the amount of mycotoxins produced on a daily basis. One culture we protected with a Faraday cage, the other we left in the room. Three weeks later, we measured. The protected culture had a low amount of mycotoxins. The unprotected had 600 times more mycotoxins. Molds are now exposed to unprecedented amounts of EMF.”

I’ve included a video here that talks about the experiment, results and the effects this can have on a person with Lyme disease.
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So a pipe just burst, your roof leaked, a supply line just broke or you found mold in a closet or somewhere else in your home?  For most people, the first time this happens is very unsettling.  We’ve been fixing these sort of problems for years, so we know what your going through.

There are many reputable water damage restoration and mold remediation companies in our industry.  But how do you protect yourself from the unscrupulous contractors? 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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