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

Michael A. Pinto is the owner of Pinto Solutions LLC, a consulting firm focused on identifying and managing indoor contaminants. He authored the first textbook on mold remediation and helped to develop many of the standards and guidelines used in the mold remediation industry. Michael can be reached at (269) 303-7149 or pintosolutionsllc@gmail.com

Mould Remediation Down Under: An Industry Update from Australia

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

July 26, 2016

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Mold remediation contractors around the world are clearly divided into those who understand, appreciate, and conform to the industry standard of care, and those who minimize the health risk of fungal contamination and conduct projects in ways that jeopardize their own crew as well as building occupants.

Effective Use of Hydroxyl Radicals for Fire Damage Restoration

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

May 1, 2016

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According to the National Fire Protection Association, it is estimated that some 370,000 home fires occur each year, costing close to $7 billion in total property damage. Many of these fires, however, start and are contained in a certain area of a home or business. Even though containment eliminates the necessity for complete demolition and reconstruction, it is still necessary for proper cleaning of soot and smoke in order to restore the property to a pre-loss condition.

The Important Place of Mold Stain Removers in the Remediation Industry

Answering four major questions about this popular industry product

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

April 13, 2016

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Since there was no comprehensive source for answers about mold stain removers, Wonder Makers reached out to some of the manufacturers for a response.

13 Future Trends UPDATE: Struggling Franchises & Increased Bureaucracy

U.S. Supreme Court, OSHA, & State Involvement

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

January 20, 2016

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"Parading workers out of a job site in handcuffs is a sure way to destroy the trust of the community of workers that can take years to rebuild."

13 Future Trends in the Restoration Industry

National Credentials, struggling franchises, bureaucracy, & more

Michelle Blevins

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

January 9, 2016

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Think back through 2015. Can you think of any changes in the restoration and remediation industry?

The Remediation Trifecta: Mold, Asbestos & Lead Paint

When a mold remediation job grows into a much bigger task

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

September 1, 2015

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Asbestos jobs do not always start as such. Sometimes, mold in a home leads to bigger discoveries.

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

February 3, 2014

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Despite the frequency of mold being identified as a contaminant in attics and crawlspaces, there is surprisingly little in the way of controlled research to help building owners and contractors determine the most effective and cost-efficient means of addressing such problems.

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

February 12, 2013

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The Problem:On October 29, Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the mid-Atlantic Eastern seaboard. Although wind damage was extensive, storm surge and associated flooding created hundreds of thousands of water-damaged structures from Delaware to Connecticut, with severe impact in New York and New Jersey.

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

May 1, 2012

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care associated infections (HCAI) are currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, with an estimated death toll of nearly 100,000 per year.

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

ARTICLES

Mould Remediation Down Under: An Industry Update from Australia

Effective Use of Hydroxyl Radicals for Fire Damage Restoration

The Important Place of Mold Stain Removers in the Remediation Industry

13 Future Trends UPDATE: Struggling Franchises & Increased Bureaucracy

13 Future Trends in the Restoration Industry

The Remediation Trifecta: Mold, Asbestos & Lead Paint

A New Way of Attacking Mold in Attics

The Sandy Solution

Ultrasonic Cleaning: Key to Remediating Contaminants

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