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Interior Antimicrobial Applications: Mold spores are always there. They enter your home through open doors, windows, and even on your clothes. They circulate throughout your home to eventually land on any surface they can find. Once on that surface, they wait for the ideal conditions to grow. Despite popular belief, MOLD can be prevented. We are certified applicators of the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly, EPA approved antimicrobials on the market that will eliminate the problem of mold before it destroys your home. We apply our antimicrobials to the interior of a home by utilizing a fogging application throughout the home, even including the HVAC ducts. The active ingredient in the MPSS Antimicrobials forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer, which chemically bonds to the treated surface. You could think of it as a layer of electrically charged swords. Even though there are different climates throughout the country and abroad, one major problem will always have a tendency to wreak havoc in our environment. This major problem is Toxic Mold . Unfortunately, we do not always know it's there. This problem often exists in areas of a home or building that aren't common areas such as behind walls caused by water seepage due to wind driven rain saturating the block foundation, leaky pipes, or in the attic caused by a small roof leak that has gone unnoticed for a period of time.
Common Example : You are a seasonal resident of SW Florida and enjoy your summer months up north. A tropical storm or hurricane blows through the area that your home is in producing heavy winds and rain that causes the electricity to go out. Because your home is all closed up, humidity levels inside are now escalating by the minute providing the ideal environment for MOLD growth. Remember, it only takes 24hrs for mold colonies to grow. Imagine your home 72hrs later. When you compare the cost of remediation vs. the cost of this safe, pro-active treatment, you will find that it is a very cost effective solution to a very common problem. Best of all, it will provide you with peace of mind while you are home or away. We are so confident in our products and services that we gladly give a 10 year warranty against any growth of mold on all surfaces that have been applied with our antimicrobial. Click here to see Frequently Asked Questions Residential Water Intrusion Inspections : Do you suspect your home may have current or previous water damage? Do you have water stains on your ceiling or walls? Do you have areas in your home that have a damp or musty odor? If you answered yes to any of these simple questions, chances are, you have a water intrusion problem. Water intrusion problems are caused by a number of different reasons. Common signs of water intrusion are water stains on ceilings and walls or visual signs of mold growth on areas of the home. In some cases, you won't see any physical signs of damage, just the apparent odor of mold and mildew. Some common causes of water intrusion include a leaky roof, leaky water pipes or simply windows that are not properly sealed. Regardless of the reason, water intrusion can cause poor IAQ (Indoor Air Quality), structural damage, and mold infestations. The sooner the problem is found, the less expense you will incur to resolve the problem. Instead of using the demolition method still used by many, we utilize Infrared Thermography to find the source of water intrusion in your home. Infrared Thermography produces highly sensitive thermal images to decipher wet building materials from materials that are dry. By utilizing this technology, we can identify the water intrusion pathway, often to the point of origin.
Certified Mold Remediation The best way to deal with mold is to prevent it from happening. If wet building materials are dried within 24 hours (assuming clean water), the chances of preventing mold growth are excellent. . Unfortunately, in certain circumstances, building materials become compromised in areas not normally seen (behind walls, etc.) until it is too late. Therefore, addressing and eliminating the moisture problem is the most important first step. But once mold is present, drying is not enough. Moldy materials must be either removed or decontaminated. This process is called "remediation," which means "to remedy" or "to cure." Proper remediation procedures should only be conducted by a professional. Mold remediation consists of three important steps: containment, removal and safety. Containment is the practice of sealing or separating the affected area to keep mold spores from spreading and causing mold to grow in previously uncontaminated areas. Temporary walls of plastic or plywood may be erected to separate the affected area from the rest of the home or building. This area is called the "containment zone." Air machines equipped with HEPA (high efficiency particulate arresting) filters are used to pull outside air into the containment zone and exhaust filtered air to the outside. These machines are sometimes called "air scrubbers" and this process is called "negative air flow." Removal of mold and mold-contaminated materials must also be done in a manner that prevents further contamination. And most importantly, these procedures must be performed in a way that protects the remediation technicians, as well as the occupants of the building from potentially harmful exposure. Finally, clearance testing is performed after the mold remediation is complete, to ensure that microbial contamination has been eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level. MPSS Environmental utilizes our on staff Industrial Hygienist / Micro-Biologist for all Clean Air Inspections, Clearance Testing and Certifications. For more information about Mr. Kraut and his credentials, please visit www.cleanairinspections.com at your convenience. |
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Indoor Air Inspections When many people think of indoor air quality problems they think of the workplace. While this may be a legitimate concern many never consider their home environment when considering indoor air pollution. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top four environmental risks in America today. The average person spends approximately 90% of their life indoors and so the quality of the indoor air is of great importance. While organizations such as the EPA have set standards for the ambient outdoor air, few if any guidelines have been set for indoor air. It is a fact that indoor pollution is consistently 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors and in some cases up to 100x higher.
At MPSS Environmental, we have an Industrial Hygienist / Micro-Biologist on staff that facilitates all of our clean air inspections and laboratory analysis and clearance testing. With over thirty years experience, Mr. Irv Kraut is very well known in the industry. Mr. Kraut currently holds the accreditation of CMI, Certified Microbial Investigator, and is a contributing author for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the American Chemical Society. He was also recently appointed to the Board of Collier County Commissioners to serve on the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) in Naples , FL. For more information about Mr. Kraut and Air Quality Issues, please visit: www.cleanairinspections.com Indoor Air Quality is an important factor in both work and home environments and should be equally considered. If you think you may have indoor air quality issues in your home or workplace, you may wish to seek professional advice. Call MPSS Environmental- |
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