Mold Removal New Jersey -
Dangerous Myths Every NJ Homeowner Must Know!
NJ mold removal companies come in many different shapes and sizes.
There are companies who offer dozens of services, like mold removal, remediation, abatment, testing, powerwashing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, painting, termites, flooring etc etc. These are the types of companies you need to stay away from.
There are companies who offer dozens of services, like mold removal, remediation, abatment, testing, powerwashing, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, painting, termites, flooring etc etc. These are the types of companies you need to stay away from.
Mold removal is not some fancy technique, it is an elaborate process.
Many mold remediation companies in NJ are claiming to use new & innovate approaches to mold removal. They might tell you that dry ice blasting is the safest and best way to remove mold. They might tell you that their mold removal chemicals, that they buy from Home Depot, are perfectly find to use in your NJ home. They might even tell you the work is too small for their company, and that you can just use bleach.
Many mold remediation companies in NJ are claiming to use new & innovate approaches to mold removal. They might tell you that dry ice blasting is the safest and best way to remove mold. They might tell you that their mold removal chemicals, that they buy from Home Depot, are perfectly find to use in your NJ home. They might even tell you the work is too small for their company, and that you can just use bleach.
The reality is, mold removal in NJ has become grossly diluted with false myths and misinformation. The other day I saw a comment on a government website, claiming the bleach is ok to use for mold removal if you dilute it with 7 parts water to 3 parts bleach.
I'm going to explain to you, as a chemist, and certified mold remediation specialist, why bleach should never be used for killing mold. It does not matter if it is diluted. Lets remember basic chemistry here. You dilute the bleach, than what do you do with it? You apply it on your walls? You multiply the surface area quickly by a few hundred square feet. This leads the water to evaporate within minutes from the surface.
The end effect is always the same. Within a half hour, you will have a highly concentrated form of bleach on your walls. Eventually it will leave little hypochlorite crystals all over your wood or concrete walls. A mold remediation company would NEVER recommend using bleach on ANY type of porous surface. Once those crystals get inside the pores, they begin to break it down. This leaves "chemically digested" material behind. Similar to the way protiens are pre digested with chemicals before humans put them in their protien drinks.
What you have now done, is created a better food for mold to feed off of. You will also discover, for the mere purpose of mold remediation, bleach can not penetrate porous surfaces deeply enough.
For mold removal in NJ, there are far safer and more effective chemicals.
Here is another problem with many mold remediation companies in NJ. They charge you a ton to do 1 thing, thats kill the mold. Whether its a dry ice blasting company, or a company that uses mold foggers, their only focus is killing the mold.
Mold remediation is a process, it involves a full assessment of the home. All tight areas must be inspected, if there is moisture anywhere, mold removal should not follow untill these issues are settled first. We have had hundreds of NJ homeowners call us, to tell us they had mold remediation done a few months ago, and that the mold already came back. They spend thousands of dollars for a temporary solution, because they do not understand a thing about mold or how it grows.
Here is a great way to explain typical NJ mold removal:
Imagine you have algae in your fishtank ok? What do most people do? They grab a brush or a sponge, and scrub it off the glass. Then what tends to happen in 90% of these scenarios? Thats right! The algae always grows right back!
Mold remediation in NJ poses the same exact problem. Except that mold emits biotoxins to kill off other mold strains. If you have an aggressive strain of mold in your home, you are potentially exposing yourself to biohazardous waste (produced by the mold).
In a fish tank, you have to figure out whats causing the algae to grow. It could be a PH problem, a phosphate problem, an ammonia problem etc.. but its never a temperature or light problem like most people believe. Sure it needs warm water and light to grow... but so what? Yes mold needs moisture and oxygen, but so what? Virtually everything living organism in this world, aside from vegetation, needs moisture and oxygen to grow.
Thats rarely what causes a mold colony in your home. NJ mold removal has become so diluted with myths, that its not even a real science anymore. Mold thrives in a very specific circumstances. It likes porous material more than anything. But it likes organic, porous material the best.
Mold remediation and mold removal companies rarely explain the significance of this. Treated wood is not exactly "organic" in the eyes of mold. What happens is moisture leeches out the nonorganic chemicals in the wood. It also softens it up over time making it more porous. Then the mold begins to feed off the wood. It doesn't feed off the wood merely because it has oxygen around it. I mean think about that... name one place in the world where theres not oxygen? Not to mention, moisture in the air is also extremely common. So mold can and does tend to grow everywhere.
So how do you know when you have picked a credible mold remediation company in NJ?
Simple! NJ mold removal companies must always use an integrative approach. There is never 1 simple solution to any mold problem.
Mold removal is a science, its must take all factors into consideration.
New Jersey mold removal companies commonly ignore this science, and upset many homeowners.
The mold needs to be properly treated first. Afterwards, all vulnerable areas (as determined by tests) must be properly resurfaced. This process is known as "mold encapsulation".
Here is our final warning regarding mold removal in NJ.
Mold removal companies will defend their brand under most circumstances. Most these companies employee highly talented salesmen, who have more social skills than they do science skills.
If anyone ever tells you that mold encapsulation is unneccessary, send them on their way immediately!
NJ mold remediation can never be done effectively without resurfacing exposed areas.
This process will not change the appearance of the surface, merely the chemistry of the surface. You should also have the option to choose multiple colors (if you want a new look) or transparent.
A credible mold removal company will give you those options.
If you have any questions about NJ mold removal, call Randy our senior inspector at: 908-601-1307.
You can also send us a message at: http://www.mymoldremovalguys.com
MMRG Mold Remediation & Basement Waterproofing
20 Berkeley Place
Eatontown NJ 07724
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