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Mold 101: How Can I Remove Mold from Carpet?

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Interior mold is usually depicted as growing on surfaces like walls or bathtubs. Even though it’s not visible, mold and fungus can affect carpeting as well. Is there any effective treatment or remedy?

What are mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins are toxic substances that are by-products of mold. At 0.1 microns in width, they are even more minute than mold spores. Human hair is approximately 100 microns wide, which gives a sense of the relative size of mycotoxins.

Health effects of mycotoxins

When you are exposed to toxic mold such as Aspergillus, which is one of the most common types found indoors, mycotoxins are ingested through the respiratory system. Mycotoxins from Stachybotrys, also referred to as black mold, can be absorbed through the skin as well.

Removal and treatment

As mycotoxins settle in carpet fibers, footsteps stir them up into the air where they can be ingested along with mold spores and allergens. A HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner can remove the spores, but mycotoxins are small enough to pass through the vacuum and back out though the exhaust. Replacing the carpet is the only sure way to get rid of mycotoxins.

If you have been exposed to mycotoxins, take a long, hot shower with plenty of soap. Hair can trap mycotoxins, so you should also thoroughly shampoo.

Effective mold treatment in New Jersey

When it comes to mold and fungus treatment, don’t take a chance on doing an incomplete job. Our proprietary MoldExterm system removes mold thoroughly while leaving a sealant that prevents future infestations. Visit our website to learn how you can schedule a free mold inspection.

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Don’t Tear Out Walls MoldExterm Seals Mold Spores In Patented Coatings

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Many homeowners delay or avoid mold treatment because of concerns that remediation will have to include ripping out drywall and tearing up floors and walls. Fortunately, modern technology offers a solution that keeps your house intact while eliminating the spread and contamination of mold.

The patented process of MoldExterm kills the mold (as well as any bacteria and viruses that may be present) and seals the surfaces with a special polymer. The result: EPA-approved mold treatment plus a barrier that prevents mold from returning — without ripping out walls.

Stern Mold offers this safe and effective option for NYC mold treatment so homeowners and tenants can enjoy healthy living without the expensive, complicated process of major renovations.

Preventing mold growth through cleaning and dehumidifying can help. However, existing mold growths can go dormant and come back stronger if not treated properly.

MoldExterm Treatment vs. Traditional Mold Remediation

Before the MoldExterm system came available for NYC mold treatment, people felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. Either live with dangerous mold, or find a low-tech mold remediation service. With remediation, drywall and structural elements likely need to be destroyed and replaced — turning a cleaning task into a major home rehabilitation.

With MoldExterm, treatment and coatings can be applied in as little as one day. The two-part process of antimicrobial treatment and polymer coating destroys the mold and prevents spores from entering the home.

Stern Mold can help you get back your home comfort — without the need to stay in a hotel for days or weeks, and without the fear of mold returning. Contact Stern Mold for a free inspection and quote for NYC mold treatment.

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Buying a Foreclosed Home May Bring Mold Home

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Purchasing a foreclosed house may seem like a way to get a beautiful home at a bargain price. If it turns out that your dream house has undetected mold, it could become a costly nightmare.

Economic instability has increased the number of foreclosed homes in the United States. An unforeseen side effect is that real estate and mold have become undesirable partners. These foreclosures sit closed up for extended periods of time, preventing the natural ventilation that draws moisture up and out.

Mold doesn’t discriminate between modest houses and mansions, affecting all styles and sizes equally. It’s estimated that some states are dealing with mold and mildew issues in more than half of foreclosed homes. Companies like Farsight Management in northeast Ohio that specialize in cleaning water damage get a significant part of their work treating these moldy foreclosures.

With power shut off to these houses, there are no sump pumps or dehumidifiers running to clear out the excess moisture. This may seem like a cost-cutting move that has backfired, but realtors don’t believe that’s the case. Larger numbers of foreclosed homes simply make an already lengthy process even more time-consuming.

Realtor Rebecca Terakedis has continued to show foreclosed homes to potential buyers regardless of mold infestation, but she is aware of possible liability issues. Before entering a home, viewers are required to sign a release form indicating complete disclosure of the mold problem.

Real estate and mold don’t have to maintain this uneasy alliance. Our experienced technicians can remove mold safely and efficiently, usually in only one day. Visit our website to learn more about our innovative MoldExterm treatment.

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