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As the holidays were approaching, this homeowner in Atlantic Highlands, NJ decided to take down the decorations from his attic. As he was moving the storage containers, he noticed that there was mold growing on several of the rafters! Since he uses Cowleys for pest control services, he knew we treat for mold too, so he called our office for help.  As we inspected the attic, we determined that the cause of the mold was improper ventilation in the attic. Improper ventilation can create an environment that encourages mold growth. When moist air is allowed to stay in the attic, or when the attic is ventilated, mold has a much greater chance of spreading. We informed the owner, who will hire a contractor to install several attic fans once we remove the mold. First, we treated the attic with MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions and is an EPA registered antimicrobial. This application targets mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. Next, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. Lastly, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergic. It is also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth.

After noticing an abundance of mold growing throughout his attic, this customer in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, contacted Mold Solutions by Cowleys for help. Once we arrived, we inspected the attic to determine the source of the mold growth. After a few moments, we determined that the conducive condition of the mold growth was a severe lack of ventilation in the attic. We reported our findings to the owner and he mentioned that he will install several attic fans after we remove the mold.  First, we treated the entire attic with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 attacks mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Afterward, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the excess mold staining throughout the attic. Lastly, we treated every square inch of the attic with our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This application encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth!

This homeowner in Little Silver, NJ noticed mold growth at the bottom of her basement stairs after a recent heavy rain. Typically, we don't remove sheetrock during our process unless there is a loss of the material’s structural integrity. With our process, we treat the mold right where it sits and leave any structurally sound materials alone. However, this homeowner was concerned about the source of the water intrusion that triggered the mold growth. She wanted to be sure that there was nothing else going on behind the wall that was contributing to the mold problem. After we removed the sheetrock, we determined that the culprit causing the mold growth was groundwater seepage into the basement after heavy rains.   The Mold Solutions crew went ahead and treated the basement for mold. Our process involves two separate applications. First, we treat the area with an EPA-registered antimicrobial (MAPS 1) and then use a patented sealant (MAPS 2) available only to licensed distributors. This product instantly on contact renders any mold harmless and non-allergenic. It is also moisture-sensitive and has the ability to reactivate and kill any future mold growth.  To prevent a re-occurrence of mold, it is critical to identify and fix the source of the water intrusion. If the underlying water problem isn’t fixed, mold will likely return. For this homeowner, the underlying water problem was groundwater seepage resulting from over-saturated soil around the foundation. Groundwater can enter basements when hydrostatic pressure pushes water into the basement through either cove joints (the joint between the wall and basement floor) or floor cracks.   This homeowner contacted a basement waterproofing company that specializes in groundwater seepage problems. These companies often deal with groundwater seepage by reducing the hydrostatic pressure that caused the seepage in the first place. They do this by installing interior drain tile, which is a system of perforated pipes under the basement floor. These pipes act as a pressure relief valve. The groundwater is collected in the drain tiles and then carried off to the sump pump where it is discharged. Once the groundwater seepage problem eliminated, this homeowner should not have to worry about mold returning to her basement. 

As we were performing our winter inspection for this Home Protection Plan customer in Little Silver, NJ, we found an abundance of mold all over the rafters in the attic. Attics provide an ideal environment for mold since they contain plenty of food sources such as wood and insulation. Turns out that the homeowner didn't have a working attic fan. We brought this to the owners attention and wanted Mold Solutions to get rid of all the mold in the attic. She also mentioned that she will hire a contractor to install a new attic fan. First, we treated the entire attic with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 attacks mold at its DNA and immediately kills it. Afterward, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the excess mold staining throughout the attic. Lastly, we treated every square inch of the attic with our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This application encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth!

We were sent out to a home in Red Bank, NJ to handle a mold issue in the kitchen. Apparently, the pipe underneath the kitchen sink was leaking and since it was the water feed into the home and it had gone unnoticed for quite some time, an extensive amount of mold had grown. Earlier that week, a plumber came out and repaired the pipe. Now we're here to get rid of the mold! First, we had to remove all the mold contaminated materials. Once that was done, we treated the affected areas with an antimicrobial application called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 is an EPA registered product that attacks mold on a cellular level and immediately kills it. Next, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold growth throughout the area. Afterward, 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, inert, and non-allergenic. One of the best features of MAPS 2 is that it will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth.

A short while ago, this customer in Fair Haven, NJ had a flood in her basement. A pipe had burst and although she had it repaired ASAP, the leftover moisture soaked materials that weren't removed combined with the high humidity levels in the basement caused an extensive amount of mold growth. Since we previously treated her home for a pest issue, she knew we handled mold remediation and called our office. We equipped our PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and inspected the basement. During our examination, we lifted a portion of the carpet up and discovered more mold underneath it! We spoke to the owner and mentioned that the entire carpet, as well as several other items, must be removed and disposed of. She agreed and we went right to work! After removing all the contaminated materials, we treated the basement with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. This application 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 our patented sealant which encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergenic. This sealant is called MAPS 2 and it's also moisture sensitive, which will prevent against future mold growth. Lastly, to control the humidity levels, we installed a commercial-grade Sani-Dry Sedona commercial grade dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, and are energy efficient.

After noticing mold growing all along the walls of his basement, this customer in Fair Haven, NJ, called our office for help. After we thoroughly inspected the basement, we determined, using our hygrometer, that the humidity levels were extremely high in the basement. This was the conducive condition that caused the mold growth! For treatment, we applied our EPA registered antimicrobial called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions 1, (or MAPS 1 for short) throughout the entire basement. This solution targets mold at a cellular level and immediately kills it. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold stains. After that, 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. Finally, to control the humidity levels in the basement, we installed a commercial grade Sedona 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!

These Rumson homeowners had a slow hidden pipe leak their kitchen. Water had seeped down below into the basement, and large patches of surface mold had started to grow on the floor sheathing. The homeowner had a plumbing service fix the leak that had caused the mold growth in the first place. However, the dangerous mold needed to be removed, and they contacted Mold Solutions By Cowleys to resolve their mold problem. As is often the case, because there was no water-damaged building materials, by using our process, the homeowners were able to avoid an expensive tear-out and renovation project. Instead, Mold Solutions by Cowley treated the area and killed the mold in less than a day, potentially saving thousands in construction costs.  Upon arrival, the mold crew first treated the affected basement areas by applying our EPA-registered anti-microbial (MAPS 1) to kills the surface mold and reduce the level of airborne mold spores. Next, we applied the heart of our treatment process, a patented polymer sealant (MAPS 2). Upon contact, this safe and non-toxic sealant renders any mold  inert, harmless, and non-allergenic. The sealant’s unique feature is its moisture-sensitivity — it will reactivate with water or moisture and prevent the return of any new mold growth in the treated areas. These homeowners were quite pleased that we successfully treated the mold growth so quickly, and that we left the perfectly good building materials alone. We expediently and effectively got rid of the mold, and did so in a way that allowed the homeowners to circumvent what could have otherwise morphed a big construction job — accompanied with a big price tag and big headaches!

This customer in Rumson, NJ, had a bad water leak in his basement that happened when he was away on a business trip. As no one took care of the water leak for quite some time, mold started to grow throughout the basement. The water intrusion and mold leak was so bad that the sheetrock, ceiling tiles, and insulation were saturated and contaminated with mold. Even the carpet had mold and needed to be removed! First, we removed every single contaminated item in the basement and disposed of it properly. Once that was completed, we treated every single square inch of the basement with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1. MAPS 1 is designed to attack mold at its DNA and kill it immediately. Afterward, we applied our mold stain remover and scrubbed any and all 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-allergenic. It's also moisture sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent any future mold growth. Lastly, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona dehumidifier. This dehumidifier cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, covers over 3000 square feet, are energy efficient, and will properly control the humidity levels in the basement.

Recently, we were sent out to a home in Allenhurst, NJ, to treat and eliminate mold that was discovered in the basement by the homeowner. As soon as we began inspecting the area, we found serious mold growth all along the cement walls in the basement. Using our hygrometer, we determined that the cause for the mold growth was high humidity levels in the basement. We reported our findings to the homeowner and then went right to work! First, we carefully removed all the contaminated materials in the basement and applied MAPS 1. MAPS 1 is an EPA registered antimicrobial that attacks mold at its DNA and instantly kills it. A short while later, we applied our mold stain remover and then scrubbed away all the mold stains. Next, we applied MAPS 2. This moisture-sensitive sealant encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it inert and non-allergenic. It'll also reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. Lastly, to control the high humidity levels in the basement, we installed a Sani Dry Sedona commercial-grade dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, and are energy efficient.