Microbial Remediation · There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. When...
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Testimonials
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-Misty Priest, homeowner
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I greatly appreciated the immediate phone call returned after their business hours as
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-Mike Johnson, homeowner
They met all my needs and were even equipped to not only dry my basement, but
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-Jason Erickson, homeowner
The guys you have sent to this point when the flooding occurred were great. They
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My family and I just moved in our home and found that we needed a repair in the
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-Kimberly Morris, homeowner
Josh at Dry Effect did a moisture inspection on a property that my family was
considering buying. His knowledge of moisture intrusion was well above par. He
spent a good thirty minutes going over possibilities and effects. Knowing that we
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had any questions or if he could be of assistance. I wouldn't hesitate to call Dry Effect
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- Chad Schultz, homeowner
This company employs professional and knowledgeable people. They took care
of my mold damage quickly and effectively. When I had a problem with getting
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A fresh kind of cleanup!
Mold Removal. Flood Remediation. Damage Restoration
1045 Hopkins Street
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-763-2121
www.dryeffect.com
Microbial Remediation &
Restoration
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Mold Removal. Flood Remediation. Damage Restoration
513-763-2121
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13. Fog areas in interior with an EPA registered antimicrobial/
antifungal disinfectant.
14. Duct Clean.
15. Steam Clean Carpet.
16. Perform final air quality test after 24 hours beginning after
final step is completed.
** Disclaimer-individual circumstances may not constitute
all steps to be taken depending on visual inspection and
testing results.
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9. Scrub any affected deeply stained area(s).
10. Apply, clean, scrub and disinfect affected areas within
interior, as well as contents within interior, with EPA
registered antimicrobial/antifungal disinfectant.
11. Hepa vacuum surfaces to remove settled spores.
12. Encapsulate exposed, affected structural components with
two coats of an EPA registered microbial resistant paint to
prevent the return of microbial growth.
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What is MOLD?
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft
through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold
spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing
and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive.
There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and
foods. When excessive moisture or water accumulates
indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the
moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed.
There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores
in the indoor environment, the way to control indoor mold
growth is to control moisture.
Can MOLD cause health problems?
Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic
reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic
substances (mycotoxins). In haling or touching mold or mold
spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms such as
sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).
Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be
immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks
in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition,
mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and
lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.
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Concerned about MOLD in your home?
Does your home have a musty smell, dampness, water stains
under the kitchen or bathroom sinks, stains on the walls,
ceilings or floors? If so, you’re encouraged to call Dry Effect
right away to perform a mold inspection and testing.
Dry Effect can determine where the problem is and by testing
the suspected areas, we can establish what kind of mold is
present and its hazards to you and your family. We will also
advise you on how to remedy the problem to create a healthy
environment for your family.
Where is Mold Found in a home?
Mold can be found in any room of a house. It can be on
walls, floors, ceilings inside closets under carpeting and even
inside the walls.
Mold is commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens because
of the high moisture levels in these areas. But it can be
anywhere that there’s excessive moisture.
It is usually accompanied with a musty odor and appears as
small black circles, or sometimes a green, brown or grey
discoloration.
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3. Seal and protect contents with 6 mil plastic to prevent cross
contamination in home.
4. Install air scrubbers in interior of the home to remove
airborne spores/particles and to further filter the
environment.
5. Hepa vac all interior surfaces.
6. Remove contaminated source materials.
7. Bag and dispose.
8. Hepa vac the newly exposed and surrounding contaminated
areas.
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Mold Remediation / Cleanup
The purpose of mold remediation is to remove the mold to
prevent human exposure and damage to building materials
and furnishings. It is necessary to clean up mold
contamination, not just to kill the mold.
Mold Remediation Process 1. Identify and correct the source of moisture.
2. Seal off all surrounding contaminated areas with (6) mil
plastic and microbial free zones of the building/home by
use of a negative air pressure containment system. This
system will isolate the work area and prevent the mitigation
of contaminants to the unaffected areas of the home.
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What is a MOLD Inspection?
A thorough inspection by Dry Effect involves a visual
investigation of the attic, crawlspace, roof, HVAC system
and any stains, discolorations or signs of moisture intrusion.
Samples will then be taken to provide a better assessment
of the problem areas.
Tape and/or Swab samples are collected from visible moldy
surfaces by wiping the area with a sterile swab or tape.
This type of sampling is used to identify specific mold types.
Air sampling is a means to determine the type and amount
of airborne contamination in an area. Air sampling may be
necessary if the presence of mold, allergens or toxins is
suspected (musty odors, allergies) but cannot be identified
by a visual inspection. When air sampling is performed,
both the indoor and outdoor air are samples so the results
can be compared to see if a problem exists.
Once the home has been evaluated and the test results
have been reviewed, action can be planned to clean the
affected areas and prevent future contamination. In all
situations, if mold exists, the underlying cause of water
damage must be corrected.
All Samples are processed and analyzed by a local
environmental laboratory.
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Standard Air Mover Axial Air Mover Standard Dehumidifier
(7.5 gal removal per day)
Large Dehumidifier
(12.5 gal removal per day)
Electric
Heater
Remediation Equipment
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Air Scrubber
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Mold Removal Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to prevent mold?
The best way to prevent mold growth is to keep materials dry and if they get wet to dry them as quickly as possible.
How is it the remediation criteria determined?
The areas are identified by conditions not square footage: Condi-tion 1, 2 and 3.
What are the differences between the 3 conditions?
Condition 1- normal mold spore type and counts. Condition 2- con-taminated with settled spores (viable or nonviable) but does not have to be active growth. Condition 3- affected areas are visible and/or active growth of surfaces is present.
What is this large machine and purpose of it running all day?
After cleanup is complete a negative air machine is utilized such as an air scrubber. HEPA air scrubbers are capable of removing 99.97% of dry particulate down to 0.3 micron. Most of all mold spores are greater than 1.0 micron size. It is critical that the ma-chine runs continuous unless instructed otherwise to obtain optimal results.
Is it necessary to discard all my contents in my home?
No. Prior to cleaning the contents they will be categorized by their composition and level of contamination they contain. This will de-termine how and if the contents can be cleaned.