Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

A recent discussion highlighted the complexities of health hazards in water-damaged buildings (WDB). While mold is a well-known concern, the dangers extend far beyond, including bacteria, mycotoxins and other harmful agents. Discover why proper remediation is crucial and why many projects fall short, leaving vulnerable individuals at risk.

Understanding the importance of zero tolerance for toxic molds is crucial in mold remediation. Learn why testing for specific "target" spores is vital to ensure a truly safe environment post-remediation.

Michael Pinto addresses the opportunity for cleaning professionals in mold remediation.

Mike Pinto gives a lesson on mycotoxins and the best way to remediate these poisonous chemicals.

There’s growing evidence of the dangers of fungal exposure. Here are the steps to reduce this risk.

AirAnswers can validate the integrity of isolation barriers over multiple days with a single sample.

No, that is not a typo, it is definitely meant to be furry and not fury. We are talking about indoor air quality (IAQ) here, not Armageddon. But, make no mistake about it, for severe allergy sufferers the differences often feel like semantics.

The purpose of this discussion is to revisit the notion of a spore trap “Clearance Criteria,” and discuss what such a standard is and why it can be useful to everyone involved in a mold remediation project. Because of the turnover of professionals in the industry over the last 20 years, we will focus on a long-established spore trap post-work verification criterion as a teaching example.

Mold-sensitized individuals need to have a living/working environment that is better than the normal understanding of clean. Standard mold remediation techniques for source removal have to be completed with an acute attention to detail; the job is not done when the source material has been removed.