Moldy Attic Stops Real Estate Sale in Bridgewater, NJ
This customer in Bridgewater, NJ had to stop the selling process of her home because the home inspector found mold in the attic. The homeowner saw us encapsulate the crawl space at her neighbors house and knew that we remove mold from homes, so she gave our office a call and we were sent out! As we inspected the attic, we were told that there was a leak in the attic a short while ago that was professionally repaired by a roofer. That leak went unnoticed for a while and, although it was repaired, mold still developed and no one noticed, since the owner hasn't been in attic since the repair.
First, we applied our EPA registered antimicrobial called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, or MAPS 1 for short. This application attacks mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Next, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away any and all mold stains. Lastly, we treated the attic with our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergic. MAPS 2 is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth.
Now the mold is gone and the homeowner can continue with the real estate sale of her home!
Crawl Space Insulation Loaded with Mold in Kendall Park, NJ
After noticing a musty smell in his crawl space, this homeowner in Kendall Park, NJ contacted our office for an inspection. As we examined the area, we noticed that the insulation was hanging down, which means that there is too much moisture in the crawl space. When we removed a small portion of the insulation, we found mold growth behind it! Turns out that the homeowner was renovating the crawl space and during the renovations he opened a few of the vents, which caused the moisture issues. After reporting what we found to the owner, we went right to work!
First, we removed the all contaminated insulation & debris and sealed off the vents. Although we offered to encapsulate the crawl space for the owner, he wanted to encapsulate the area on his own and will do so at a later date. Next, we treated the entire crawl space with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1, which attacks mold at its DNA and kills it instantly. We then treated the joists with our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. Lastly, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold. Since the homeowner already purchased a commercial grade dehumidifier and will install it on his own, mold growth will no longer be an issue.
This office building in Kendall Park, NJ recently had a flood in one of their lower conference rooms. The dishwasher broke and, since no one noticed cause it happened over the weekend, water had pooled in the kitchen and leaked into the conference room. The dishwasher was removed, but unfortunately mold has developed along the baseboards. Unfortunately, the mold growth was so bad that we had to remove the drywall and the carpet in several areas of the conference room and kitchen. Once we did and disposed of all the contaminated materials, we began our treatment.
First, we treated the affected areas with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This solution targets mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Next, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. Lastly, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergic. MAPS 2 is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth.
A Mold Remediation is Needed in the Basement in Kendall Park, NJ
After a pipe had burst and flooded the basement, this homeowner in Kendall Park, NJ, called our office after discovering mold growing on the walls. After a thorough inspection of the basement, we determined that the structural integrity of the wood panelling and the sheetrock was comprised (due to the water leak and the mold growth) and a full mold remediation was needed.
First, we carefully removed all the comprised materials and then disposed of them properly. Once all the contaminated materials were removed and carefully disposed of, we treated the area with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, attacks mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains.
Lastly, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergic. MAPS 2 is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Now the homeowner can repair all the damages in his basement without worrying about mold impacting his or his family's health.
Mold Discovered on the Walls of the Crawl Space in South Bound Brook, NJ
We were sent out to the home of a new customer in South Bound Brook, NJ, to treat for mold in the crawl space. A previous inspection revealed that mold was growing all over the cement walls of the crawl space. If the conditions are right, mold can grow on cement and concrete surfaces. Since concrete is porous, it can hold water and provide the nutrients needed for mold growth. Continuing our inspection, we determined that the humidity levels in the crawl space were extremely high.
First, we treated the entire crawl space with an antimicrobial called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, or MAPS 1 for short. MAPS 1 attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. Once that was completed, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains.
Afterward, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 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, to resolve the high humidity levels in the crawl space, we installed a Sedona Sandi-Dry XP dehumidifier. A Sedona Sandi-Dry XP is a powerful, energy-efficient dehumidifier that outperforms standard household dehumidifiers by as much as 10 times while using the same amount of energy to run.
This homeowner in Middlesex, NJ had massive flood in her home all because two bathroom toilets weren't installed properly! Due to this, water had leaked behind the walls of the living room, basement, & family room and caused severe mold growth. The materials were so badly damaged and contaminated with mold that we had no choice but to tear them out and dispose of them. It's no wonder why the homeowner had so many breathing problems!
Fortunately, the leak was repaired by a licensed professional. After carefully and properly removing all of the contaminated materials, we applied an EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This application attacks and kills mold on a cellular level! Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover, scrubbed away the mold stains, and applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders mold non-allergenic, inert, and harmless. Also, because MAPS 2 is moisture sensitive, it'll reactivate to prevent any future mold from growing.
After finding an extensive amount of mold growth in his attic, this homeowner in Middlesex, NJ called our office for help. When we arrived and started inspecting the area, we noticed a high amount of condensation throughout the attic. Condensation is a common attic problem because this area of a home is the barrier between the outside elements and a home’s temperature-controlled living area. When warm air from the living space of the home reaches the cold air on the attic walls and roof, condensation can form. We recommended that the homeowner replace the fiberglass insulation with TruSoft Blown-in Cellulose insulation as well as seal up any air gaps in the attic. The homeowner agreed and scheduled an appointment with us to come back at a later date.
In the meantime, we are going to get rid of the mold! The first thing we did was remove any contaminated insulation and apply MAPS 1. This is an EPA registered antimicrobial that targets mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. Lastly, we applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergic. MAPS 2 is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth.
Leak Under the Sink Caused Mold to Grow in Hightstown, NJ
After a severe leak from her utility sink in the laundry room caused mold to grow throughout the area, this customer in Hightstown, NJ, contacted Mold Solutions for help. Once we arrived and examined the area, we determined that the structural integrity of the wall behind the utility sink was comprised and full mold remediation was needed. We told the owner and he agreed.
First, we carefully removed all of the contaminated materials and disposed of them properly. After that was completed, we treated the area with our EPA registered antimicrobial called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions (or MAPS 1 for short). 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. One of the best features of MAPS 2 is that it'll reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth!
Cement Walls Has Mold Growing On it in Milltown, NJ
A new customer in Milltown, NJ, called our office after noticing a substantial amount of mold growth throughout his basement. Once we arrived and inspected the basement, we determined that the conducive condition that caused the mold growth was high humidity levels in the basement. If the conditions are right, mold can grow on cement and concrete surfaces. Since concrete is porous, it can hold water and provide the nutrients needed for mold growth.
First, we treated the entire basement 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 and scrubbed away all the mold stains. Next, we 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, to resolve the high humidity levels in the basement, we installed a Sedona Sandi-Dry XP dehumidifier. A Sedona Sandi-Dry XP is a powerful, energy-efficient dehumidifier that outperforms standard household dehumidifiers by as much as 10 times while using the same amount of energy to run. Now the homeowner can rest assured knowing that his home is mold-free and the chronic humidity in his basement has been resolved.
Under the Insulation was Mold in Highland Park, NJ
We were sent out to a new customers home in Highland Park, NJ, to treat for mold in the attic. The first thing we must do before we begin our treatment process is determine the conducive condition that caused the mold growth to begin with. In this case, it was a couple of roof leaks in the attic. We told the owner who is going to hire a roofer to come out and fix all the leaks in the roof.
Now that we've uncovered the cause for the mold growth, now it's time to get rid of it! First, we treated the entire attic with an EPA-registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This application attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. Afterward, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains throughout the attic. Lastly, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is a moisture-sensitive application that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 also will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth.
Now the mold has been removed and the owner can move forward with repairing the leaks in her roof!