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Severe Mold Growth
When we inspected the crawl space, there wasn't a single rafter that didn't have mold on it! Apparently, there was a severe water leak in the crawl space and, although the leak was taken care of, as a result mold had grown.
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Health Issues
If not immediately treated, this could lead to some serious health issues for the family.
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Mold Treatment Step One: MAPS 1
First, we removed and disposed of all the contaminated items in the crawl space and then applied our EPA-registered antimicrobial solution called MAPS 1.
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How MAPS 1 Works
MAPS 1 (which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solution) targets mold at its DNA...
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Kills Mold Immediately
...and kills it instantly.
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Mold Stain Remover
We then used our mold stain remover, scrubbed away all the excess mold staining throughout the rafters, and applied MAPS 2.
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How MAPS 2 Works
MAPS 2 encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth.
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Healthy and Mold Free
Now the crawl space is mold-free.