Articles Tagged with ''mold remediation''

Odors emanate from a variety of sources: the off-gassing of incomplete combustion, decomposing organic matter, building materials, water intrusion, etc. There have been many articles written regarding various odors and the products or equipment to resolve these odors.

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was remarkably destructive, with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria significantly impacting parts of Texas, Florida and the Caribbean. 

In the first article of this two-part series, we talked about difficult scenarios that arise when we are handling claims involving property owners, tenants, and others with shared responsibility in multi-family losses. In part two, we will take a closer look at the human element of handling specialty mold remediation cases.

It’s safe to say math was one of my least favorite subjects in school.  Well, as I have discovered over the years and I’m sure you have too… math is required in just about everything we do and there’s no escape.  Fortunately, with just a little effort and minimal math skills, we can use math to save money… and make more money! 

Remediation. Mitigation. Abatement. All great words to use with our customers when describing how to eliminate their mold problem. We use all the knowledge gleaned through years of experience and education, reference standards of care, and talk about spore counts.

This is the last of a five part series providing insights and suggestions for restoration contractors who are faced with situations involving chemically sensitized occupants. The focus has been on individuals whose sensitivities are related to chemical exposures.

The first three parts of this series covered an overview of chemical sensitivities, the critical importance of source removal and detailed cleaning, and products and processes that can be used for neutralization of chemical or biological residues that remain following cleaning. 

Question: If you hired a restoration firm and paid them to restore your structure and contents, would you expect them to clean strictly for appearance, or should the safety and health of workers and your family be the primary concern?