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Under the Stairs
As soon as we began inspecting, we found serious mold growth underneath the stairs in the basement.
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Along the Walls
All along the cement walls.
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And Even Here!
And even behind a picture frame hanging on a wall! After finishing our inspection, we removed all the contaminated materials and applied MAPS 1.
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Strong Antimicrobial
MAPS 1 is EPA registered antimicrobial that attacks mold at its DNA and instantly kills it. After scrubbing the mold away, we then treated the area with MAPS 2.
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Safe To Flip
This moisture-sensitive sealant encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it inert and non-allergenic. It'll also reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. Now the home is free from any hazardous mold growth and the homeowner can start her renovations.