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Mold Removal and Mildew Removal
- The Best Way to Remove Mold in Gaithersburg, MD
- Expert Mold Treatment for Your Residence in Gaithersburg, MD
- Mildew Removal in Your Frederick, MD Home
- NIH Study: Household Molds Linked to Children's Asthma
- Don't Fall for Mold Removal Scam in Silver Spring, MD
- Mold Can Take Hold in Empty Homes
- How To Remove Mold On Drywall in Your Rockville, MD Home
- Mold Removal Tips To Keep Your Northern Virginia or Maryland Home Safe
- Crawl Space Remediation - Tackling Mold Problems In Your Northern Virginia Home
- Know the Dangers of Toxic mold In Your Northern Virginia Home
- Remove Mold and Mildew in Your Northern Virginia or Maryland Home
- Mold Removal in Your Maryland or Northern Virginia Home
- Get Rid of Mold in Your Carpet
Mold Inspection, Mold Identification and Mold Testing
- Consumers: Ask About Your Contractor's Mold Certification
- Free Mold Inspection at Your Northern Virginia Business
- Washington DC Toxic Black Mold
- Is Just Black Mold Dangerous For My Family?
- Commonly Asked Mold-Related Questions
- Mold Remediation In Your Home - Where Does Mold Grow?
- Mold Inspections, Removal and Remediation for your Maryland Home
- Mold Remediation Steps for your Northern Virginia or Maryland Home
- Mold Problems Affecting HVAC Systems In Washington D.C. Properties
- The Process of Attic Mold Remediation in Maryland and Northern Virginia Defined
- Causes of Attic Mold In Your Springfield, VA Home
- Choosing the Right Mold Inspector For Your Northern Virginia Home
- The Basics of Black Mold Explained
- Thermal Imaging To Protect Against Mold And Damp In Your Hyattsville Maryland Home
- What To Expect From A Mold Inspector In Your Northern Virginia Home
- Signs And Symptoms Of Black Mold In Your Maryland Home
- What You Should Know About House Mold and Mold Remediation Before Buying A Home In Northern Virginia
- Finding The Right Mold Testing Company For Your Northern Virginia Home
- Choose The Right Mold Inspector For Your Northern Virginia Property
- Certified Mold Detection and Mold Inspections In The Northern Virginia and Maryland Region
- Is Mold Causing Problems in Your Northern Virginia Home? What to Look For
- The Link Between House Mold and Allergy Symptoms
- Consider Mildew-Resistant Paint in Your Northern Virginia Home
- How to Check Your Home for Mold Problems
- Simple Home Improvements to Help Keep Mold at Bay
- Signs You May Have Mold in Your Home
- 10 Things You Should Know About Mold
- What Are Bioaerosols?
- Natural Ways to Keep Mold and Mildew at Bay
- Mold Remediation - The Earlier, The Better
- Infrared Thermal Imaging Revolutionizes Mold and Moisture Inspections
- What is Black Mold?
- Common Types of House Mold in Your Damascus, Alexandria, or Ellicott City Home
- What is Mold Remediation?
- Indoor Molds Can Grow on Almost Any Surface
- Avoid Washington, DC Home Mold Growth by Maintaining a Healthy Humidity Level
- Living With Mold Allergies? Find Relief by Improving Your Home's Indoor Environment
Mold Prevention
- Mold Prevention is Better Than Mold Remediation
- Prevent Mold Growth By Targeting Your Cleaning
- Winter Mold Prevention For Your Washington DC Home
- Clean, Dry and Airy - The Formula For Mold Prevention In Your Northern Virginia Home
- Mold in Your Air Conditioning System? You Bet. Check the HVAC in Your Northern Virginia Home
- How Thermal Imaging Is Used to Fight Toxic Mold in Your Adamstown, MD Home
- Moisture Control Tips to Help Prevent Mold Growth
- Preventing Black Mold Growth in Your Home
- Preventing Black Mold In Your Northern Virginia Home
Humidity in the Home
- Attic Mold: Information For Washington DC and Maryland Homeowners
- No Bathroom is Complete Without an Exhaust Fan
- What is Indoor Humidity — And What Does it Have to Do with Mold?
- Features to Look For When Choosing a Dehumidifier
Asbestos
- Asbestos Companies in Vienna, VA Work Hard to Raise Awareness
- What to Expect From An Asbestos Inspector in Chevy Chase, MD
- How Do You Know Asbestos May Be In Your Environment?
- Do You Need to Get Rid of the Asbestos in Your Virginia Home?
- Asbestos Testing in Your Maryland Home
- Live in Arlington, VA? You May Have Asbestos Siding
- Asbestos Removal and Asbestos Abatement Projects In Northern Virginia – What You Should Know
- Safe Removal of Asbestos
- Do You Have Asbestos In Your Northern Virginia Home?
- All About Asbestos: What It Is, How To Test For It and How To Remove It
- What the EPA Says About Asbestos and Asbestos Removal
- What is Asbestos and Who can Remove It?
- Understanding Possible Asbestos Hazards in Your Northern Virginia Home
- Serious Health Problems Linked to Asbestos Exposure
- The Link Between Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
- Where Can Asbestos Be Found in Your Northern Virginia Home?
- What is Asbestos?
- What is Naturally Occurring Asbestos?
- The Six Types of Asbestos
- The Link Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
- Asbestos Do's and Don'ts Inside Your Northern Virginia Home
- Why You Should Never Disturb Asbestos
- The Importance of Professional Asbestos Removal
- Glove Bag Procedure for Asbestos Removal
- Friable vs. Non-Friable Asbestos: What's the Difference?
Home Air Quality
- Why Air Quality Testing is Important for Your Health
- A Moldy Spring 2012 in DC?
- Black Mold And Your Home
- Common Sources of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the Home
More About Mold
Glossary Of Terms
See also Glossary of Terms from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) — wiki.ashrae.org/index.php/Category:Term
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.
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Indoor Air Quality Association
American Indoor Air Quality Council
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification ( IICRC)
Glossary of Terms from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
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How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Carpet
Mold can grow on almost any surface throughout your home - including your carpets. Indoor mold not only leads to an unpleasant, musty smell, but can also contribute to respiratory problems and allergic reactions. You can often tell that mold is present in your carpets when you recognize a musty odor or a speckled patch or shape. To prevent carpet mold, never install carpet in a high-humidity area, such as a bathroom, and, if necessary, use humidifiers keep your home at a 30 to 60 percent humidity level.
Carpet's natural tendency to soak up moisture and dirt leads to a great challenge when ridding carpet of mold. Oftentimes homeowners must remove carpet entirely to get rid of mold, or if it is caught early enough, can sometimes give the carpet a thorough clean instead of removing it entirely. You should consult a professional on the extent of mold growth before taking action. Be advised that mold grows in the spaces of porous materials and can keep growing back, making it difficult - or impossible - to remove.
Mold Removal
If the carpet's mold growth is minor enough that it can be taken care of through a thorough cleaning, try the following methods. Always be sure to wear protective eyewear and gloves when dealing with minor carpet mold.
- Use a simple solution of detergent and water in a steam-cleaning machine. Wet the surface and suck up the water, and repeat until the water starts coming out clear.
- Use a simple solution of Lysol and water in a steam-cleaning machine. Wet the surface and suck up the water, and repeat until the water starts coming out clear.
- Dust your carpet with backing soda, let it sit for several hours, and then vacuum it out.
Whichever method you choose, always dry the area completely after cleaning, or the mold will just grow back. Most importantly, contact a professional to make sure your carpet's mold growth isn't beyond repair and doesn't pose a health threat to your family. Call RTS Environmental, Inc., which has provided thousands of thorough mold and asbestos inspections and solutions throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area, for an inspection.