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Mold Solutions by Cowleys Before & After Photos

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Black Mold Found in the Closet in Middletown, NJ

A new client Middletown, NJ called our office after her husband found a large amount of black mold in one of the walk-in closets in the basement. Once we arrived and took a closer look, we realized that the area was severely water damaged. Unknown to the homeowner, a pipe had bursted behind the wall! This is what caused the mold growth.

Unfortunately, most of the materials and wood were compromised and had to be removed, so we did just that. After removing all the contaminated materials, we treated the area with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This solution targets mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover, scrubbed away all the mold stains, and applied MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergic and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth.

Lastly, since the humidity levels in the basement were high, we installed a commercial-grade dehumidifier. This dehumidifier can effectively cover indoor living spaces over 3000 square feet, making it well-suited for basements and crawl spaces over 40" high!

Saving the Sale of a Home in Middletown, NJ

A new customer was looking forward to the sale of his old property in Middletown, NJ, this holiday season. There was just one thing that put the sale to a halt - mold that grew all over the ceiling of the family room! Before the sale could be completed, he needed to remove the mold, so he called Mold Solutions by Cowleys for help.

As we inspected the living room, and the rest of the home, we determined that the conducive condition that caused the mold to grow was extremely high humidity levels. Since the property had been vacant for years, no one was around to air out the home. First, we treated the entire home from top to bottom with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This solution attacks mold at its DNA and immediately kills it.

Next, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. After that, we applied MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergic. MAPS 2 is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Finally, to control the humidity levels in the family room, we installed a commercial grade Sedona dehumidifier. This dehumidifier cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, are energy efficient, and will properly control the humidity levels in the family room.

Full On Tear Out & Mold Remediation Needed in Home in Deal, NJ

During a severe thunderstorm, this property in Deal, NJ, got flooded. Due to this, mold grew all over the walls in the living room, the bathroom, and even all over the tile in the shower! It was so bad that full tear out and mold remediation was needed. The owner agreed and we went right to work.

The first thing we did, was remove all of the contaminated wood, insulation, tile, and sheetrock and then dispose of the properly. Afterward, we treated every square inch of the affected areas with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. MAPS stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, and this solution attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it immediatelyNext, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains.

Once that was finished, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 encapsulates the surface that mold is growing on and renders it harmless, non-allergenic, and inert. One of the best features of MAPS 2 is that it'll reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Lastly, we replaced all the compromised wooden beams with new, sturdy ones.

Mold Removal from Floor Joists in Delran, NJ

Recently, this homeowner in Delran, NJ went on vacation and while he was gone, a water pipe had burst in his crawl space and about six inches of water had accumulated.  

There was also a small spot of mold growth that had started to form on a floor joint toward the back of the house. Once a home has a water or moisture problem, mold inevitably follows. And it doesn’t take long. In moist, humid conditions, some molds will start colonizing in as little as 24 hours. Fortunately, this water intrusion was caught early so the mold growth was localized. 

We treated the affected areas with our EPA registered anti-microbial called MAPS 1, which attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly. We then scrubbed away the mold and applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders the mold non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

 

Mold Removal in Bordentown, NJ

We were sent out on a service call for a homeowner in Bordentown, NJ who noticed a small amount of mold growth in his basement. We equipped our personal protective equipment and began a thorough inspection of the basement. Within minutes we found mold growing on one of the joists in the basement. 

Even a small amount of mold can cause a variety of health problems, especially those who are immune-compromised and have chronic lung illnesses. Now that we located the mold growth, the next step is finding out the cause of the mold growth. After another thorough inspection with our hygrometer, which measures the humidity (amount of water vapor) in the air, we confirmed that this basement had an unacceptably high level of humidity.  

Homes require an acceptable range of humidity for our comfort and health, and air that is too dry or too wet can be the source of problems for homeowners. Homes are most comfortable at humidity levels between 30 - 50%. High humidity levels can cause condensation on windows, wet stains on walls and ceilings, musty odors, mold growth, and over extended periods of time, wood rot and structural damage.

With our mold treatment process, we first applied MAPS 1, an EPA-registered anti-microbial application. MAPS 1 (Mold Abatement Polymer Solution 1) is specifically designed to kill active mold growth. We then scrubbed the surface mold and applied MAPS 2, a patented polymer sealant that encapsulates the existing dead mold and prevents future mold from growing.

To treat the high humidity levels, we installed SaniDry commercial-grade dehumidifiers. These machines are specifically designed and manufactured for the challenging environments of basements and crawl spaces. The SaniDry XP can effectively cover indoor living spaces over 3000 square feet, making it well-suited for basements and crawl spaces over 40” high. Now, this basement will no longer have chronic humidity issues and the risk of dangerous mold growth has been removed.

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1145 NJ-33
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Farmingdale, NJ 07727
1-732-658-4098


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