Accredited Laboratory — A lab that has been accredited by a recognized agency to the ISO 17025 Standard.
Aflatoxin — A Mycotoxin which is known to be one of the most toxic naturally occurring substances which is from Aspergillus flavus mold growth.
Allergen — A substance such as mold or pet hair which can cause an allergic reaction.
Ambient air — Outdoor air or representative of a general volume of indoor air.
Amplification of molds — Any indoor scenario which may increase the concentration of molds such as moisture in a wall cavity or mold growth in an HVAC system.
Anti-fungal treatment — Any mold remediation activity which removes, disinfects, or treats surfaces contaminated by mold.
Asbestos — A naturally occurring mineral fiber used in hundreds of building and insulation materials. Exposure to asbestos is a known health risk for cancer especially due to occupational contact. Asbestos is a regulated material and professional removal using engineering controls is recommended in most cases.
Asthma — A condition of respiratory sensitivity when lung tissue swells in reaction to exposure to particles which irritate the small passages of the lung tissue.
Indoor Air Quality Association- www.iaqa.org
American Indoor Air Quality Council- www.iaqcouncil.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- www.epa.gov/mold/
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification ( IICRC)- www.iicrc.org/pdf/buydocs.pdf
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Complete and total mold removal can be accomplished when done correctly by professional mold remediation specialists. When you want to rid your Northern Virginia home of mold and the health concerns that come with it, bringing in the experts is the best bet — especially when they get a little help from you.
If you can see mold growing anywhere in your home — in closets, attics, basements, bathrooms, along the floor or ceiling, or anywhere else — then you likely have a really good reason to call professional mold remediation specialists. When mold spores are present in places where you can see them — like the walls or ceilings — then you can be nearly certain mold spores are growing on the inside of the walls as well.
Mold remediation specialists are able to identify the source of the mold in your Maryland home, and correct the problem rather than simply covering it up. Removing the mold from your Knoxville, MD home begins with locating the source. Mold spores love moist, dark, warm places so you should always start your search for mold in this type of location. For example, check around the pipes throughout your home for leaks, inspect the ductwork for condensation and always investigate near the foundation of your Takoma Park, MD home for cracks. All of these areas are likely to have ideal conditions for mold growth, and if you find mold once, it will likely return with headaches again another time. Rather than wasting time, energy and money, when you find problem areas such as these, contact the mold removal and remediation specialists right away.
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