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What Type of Air Purifiers Remove Mold Spores from the Air?

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Mold May Be Hiding in Unlikely Places

Mold May Be Hiding in Unlikely Places

Check Your Tool Belt

Mold spores are an invasive, clinging fungus that won’t leave without a little persuasion. They cause serious health issues for people sensitive to mold. Do you have the right tools to stop mold from spreading? The right quality air purifiers may be able to help stall mold spore transfer until a trusted expert NYC mold removal team remedies your mold problem.

What to Look For

Remember, air purifiers do not eliminate the source of mold, but they can stop the spread of airborne spores. It’s important to receive a mold inspection by your NYC mold removal professionals to keep toxic mold from seizing your home. In the meantime, here are some of the characteristics to look for when deciding on an effective air purifier.

It Has One or More of These:

– HEPA Filter

– Long-term Guarantee or Warranty

– UV Light (UV Light helps to get rid of bacteria and viruses)

– Increased amounts of carbon

– Silver-Ion threads to prevent microbe growth

Air purifiers play a vital role in improving your health when mold spores are present in your home or residence. HEPA filters take in airborne mold spores. With nothing to feed on, the airborne spores will die. A high-quality air purifier keeps it dry inside stopping mold from reproducing and spreading throughout the infected area. If your home is prone to high humidity levels an antimicrobial treated filter adds another layer of protection to prevent mold from spreading to the filter.

Stern Mold Purifies

Contact our NYC mold removal team at Stern Mold today. You deserve a mold-free home! We’ll do our best to keep your air pure by eliminating the source.

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Don’t Burn Your House Down to Get Rid of Mold!

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Don’t Burn Your House Down Getting Rid of Mold!

Once mold problems take hold, it could begin to effect your health in many ways. Itchy eyes, upper respiratory disorders, coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms might occur if you are exposed to the mold spores in your home. Try as you might, you may not be able to get rid of it, and one woman took drastic measures to do so.

Burning Down the House

In Liberty, MO, a 37 year old woman decided that she had enough of the mold issue where she lived, and that the best way to rid herself of the problem was to burn down her house! Of course, for the best in NYC mold treatment, burning down the house is not the right answer, but contacting Stern Mold is.

The MoldExterm System

Stern mold uses a two part system to eliminate mold. The first part of this remedial application is a powerful antimicrobial which destroys mold and the viruses and bacteria associated with it, while effectively disinfecting and deodorizing too. The second part is the polymer sealer, which literally, seals off the surface so mold is physically repelled and can never grow on the surface again. You can even paint over this sealant with no worry of compromising its effectiveness.

So don’t burn your house down to get rid of a mold problem. Contact us at Stern Mold for a free mold inspection and price quote. It’s just that easy.

For the best in NYC mold treatment, rely on Stern Mold. We are part of the Stern Environmental Group, and have been serving the New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island area since 1995.

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Mold Cleanup – Can You Do-It-Yourself Safely?

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Mold in your home is never good. For one thing, it can mean there is moisture seepage or a leak causing damp conditions, and for another, mold is unhealthy and can pose health problems.

Removing Mold Safely in Small Areas

When you’re faced with moldy residue, the first instinct is to clean the area eliminating the moldy material. If the area is relatively small, it is possible to remove the mold by thoroughly cleaning but it also depends on the type of material that needs cleaning. For example,moldy carpeting isn’t cleanable, and moldy drywall and insulation both need to be removed and replaced.

If it’s possible to clean a small surface, these are the things you’ll need:

  • Rubber gloves
  • Disposable mask
  • Safety glasses
  • Recommended mold remover
  • Disposable wipes, paper towels, rags or sponge

Using Professional Services

Keep in mind there is a reason for the mold and cleaning it is only part of the process. The cause must first be found and fixed to avoid future mold problems. For this reason, it’s recommended that professionals handle the job. Not only will they find the problem, they’ll provide the proper mold treatment.

The process for mold treatment for many years was the costly process of remediation. This process can take days or weeks and only deals with the symptoms. With the MoldExterm treatment from Stern Mold, we tackle the cause of the problem usually in one visit.

For issues with mold, our service technicians are at the ready to answer your questions, provide a free inspection, and devise a plan of attack to remove unsightly mold. Contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule an appointment.

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How Fast Does Mold Grow? Is This Old Mold?

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Mold Growth

Mold Growth

Have you recently discovered a mold colony in your building or home? Determining the cause is an important factor in successful treatment. Failing to address the original situation will likely result in continued recurrences. Here are some of the mold identification clues experts use to determine the age of an infestation, which can indicate probable cause.

How quickly can mold grow?

Mycologists, who are biologists specializing in the study of fungi, have found that mold growth can occur over a period as short as two to three days. However, simply examining the mold itself gives no indication of the time frame. Observations of the surrounding area and surfaces provide more reliable evidence for an estimate.

Recent or single-event growth

Water is the principal ingredient required for mold growth, so any incident that creates dampness in a building or home results in prime conditions for an colony to develop. If mold turns up after a burst pipe or a roof leak, it’s generally assumed that it’s a one-time localized occurrence.

Long-standing or multi-event growth

Buildings that are more than 20 years old often have a history of leaks, flooding and other events that create an overall environment conducive to the growth of mold. They also tend to contain drywall, fiberglass insulation and other “mold-friendly” materials that make it easy for mold to spread from one area to another. Rot on wood, carpeting or other surfaces is another reliable sign of long-standing mold.

Don’t take on the task of mold identification by yourself. Contact us today to schedule a free mold inspection by our skilled professional technicians.

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NY Moves to License Mold Treatment Professionals

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Early this year, New York state lawmakers took a important in protecting consumers when it comes to NYC mold treatment. On January 29. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to establish licensing and work standards for mold inspection, assessment and remediation specialists.

The bill becomes law on July 28, 2015. Here’s a look at some of the major points specified by this legislation.

  • Mold assessment is clearly defined as inspection of property designed to uncover mold growth as well as conditions that are favorable to developing mold. Mold remediation involves removal, cleaning, sanitizing and waste disposal.
  • Individuals must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a license. Requirements are completion of a New York State Department of Labor-approved course, including training on the use and care of personal protection equipment, and payment of appropriate licensing fees. Registered architects and professional engineers are exempt when performing duties within the scope of their practice.
  • Licensed individuals are prohibited from acting as both the assessment contractor and the remediation contractor.
  • A specific remediation plan, including estimated cost and time frame, must be completed and posted.
  • Containment cannot be removed until the assessment licensee reviews the remediation and gives clearance.
  • Licensing will be good for two years, at which point the licensee may be recertified by taking a refresher course, also created by NYSDOL.

Our trained technicians are always in compliance with any requirements for NYC mold treatment specialists. We use a proprietary MoldExterm system that is more efficient and cost-effective and less invasive than traditional mold remediation. Visit our website to learn more about our state-of-the-art mold removal technology.

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