Mold Removal

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Steam Green recognizes the health hazards

Steam Green recognizes the health hazards of sharing air space with toxic mold while also viewing mold remediation from a holistic viewpoint.

The very first step in acquiring a plan for mold remediation is to hire an inspector who is not affiliated with the mold remediation company. The inspector should provide a combination of air samples, moisture measurements, thermal images and swab sampling. This is imperative to locate the source and cause of the contamination. We are fighting the “invisible enemy” and it is impossible to know the extent without a thorough investigation. A remediation protocol is then written by the inspector for the remediation team to follow.

Once the work is complete, the inspector (Environmentalist) should perform post remediation testing to confirm that the remediation is complete. Hiring individual companies that do not have a vested interest in “passing” the remediation is in the best interest of the homeowner. In some states, it is illegal for the inspector and remediation company to perform both the testing and the remediation.

When Steam Green remediates your home or business for mold, we work to meet and exceed the IICRC S520 guidelines which is the industry standard for proper mold remediation. *Our cleaning methods are focused on removing the mold with natural solutions, while protecting the home and its occupants. Just spraying or fogging for mold without removing the dead mold is not enough and goes against the S520. However, because dead mold is still TOXIC mold and can produce mycotoxins (and further feed mold growth), it is essential to remove it completely and apply a mold inhibitor that seals the surface and prevents it from returning.

Steam Green's Mold Remediation Process

Review your IAQ/ mold inspection report
Provide an in-home estimate for remediation
Identify containment of areas
Provide equipment and PPE necessary to control environmental conditions within the space and keep our crews safe
Use air scrubbers and set up negative air chambers (using 6 Mil sheeting) to prevent the spread of mold spores/eliminate cross contamination
Remove all contaminated/unsalvageable materials and dispose
Treat structure with proprietary peroxide-based solution to “boil out” the contaminants and bring them to the surface so that they can be removed via HEPA vacuuming and micro cleaning
HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum all affected surfaces
Treat all staining to remove evidence of water damage
Micro cleaning surfaces with Plant based antimicrobial
Apply EPA approved micro-sealer mold preventative permanent coating to the affected areas which chemically attaches to the surface to prevent stains and odors from forming
Independent mold inspector provides third party clearance confirming that remediation is complete and has been successful.

*Prior to mold remediation, the cause of water intrusion/mold growth must be addressed to ensure that mold does not have an environment to return. Oftentimes the inspector will provide insight on this.