Safely Remove Mold-Infested Material

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Safely Remove Mold-Infested Material
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Process Steps:
Follow the provided Mold Protocol
Find and fix the source of the Mold damage
Pull back a section of carpet to look at the padding and material underneath, assessing for mold growth
Inspect the wall cavity to look for mold growth by using a three-sided hole cut
Put up a containment in order to protect the occupants of the home from Mold Cross Contamination
Set up your negative air machine with the ducting going outside
Don proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Remove all items from the affected area
Bag all mold affected materials within the containment area, properly sealing the bags, and remove from the area
Hepa-vacuum the entire area including concrete, wall cavities and anywhere dust could have settled during removal of materials
Clean wood framing with a mild detergent using a wire brush or cloth, scrubbing until it appears visibly clean
Damp wipe all areas within the mold containment
Dry out the wall cavities and other affected areas using a dehumidifier
Preform a second pass with the Hepa-vacuum
Remove the negative air and leave the Air scrubber in the containment for at least 48 hours before post testing
Schedule the PRV Testing
Receive PRV clearance and remove containment
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Process Steps:
Follow the provided Mold Protocol
1. Follow the provided Mold Protocol
2. Find and fix the source of the Mold damage
3. Pull back a section of carpet to look at the padding and material underneath, assessing for mold growth
4. Inspect the wall cavity to look for mold growth by using a three-sided hole cut
5. Put up a containment in order to protect the occupants of the home from Mold Cross Contamination
6. Set up your negative air machine with the ducting going outside
7. Don proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
8. Remove all items from the affected area
9. Bag all mold affected materials within the containment area, properly sealing the bags, and remove from the area
10. Hepa-vacuum the entire area including concrete, wall cavities and anywhere dust could have settled during removal of materials
11. Clean wood framing with a mild detergent using a wire brush or cloth, scrubbing until it appears visibly clean
12. Damp wipe all areas within the mold containment
13. Dry out the wall cavities and other affected areas using a dehumidifier
14. Preform a second pass with the Hepa-vacuum
15. Remove the negative air and leave the Air scrubber in the containment for at least 48 hours before post testing
16. Schedule the PRV Testing
17. Receive PRV clearance and remove containment
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