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Our Mold Removal Process

Steri Mobile’s mold removal process is not abrasive or labor-intensive. In fact, we never touch the mold with our hands. We do not brush, scrape, or use dry ice. We kill the mold and anything else in the air. When we are finished, the air in the attic is of better quality than outside the attic. And we do this at a reasonable cost. We always inspect the attic to determine the cause of the mold. These conditions must be corrected to ensure no chance of mold growth in the future.

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Effective Mold Remediation Step-by-Step

Our mold remediation method is called “The 3 Steps Liquid Process” as we use three different types of liquids to get rid of mold in your home. Our complete mold remediation process includes the following steps:

  1. Placing the basement or other area under negative air pressure to ensure no air escapes to other parts of the building. Containment is designed to prevent the movement of mold spores from one area of the building to another.
  2. Removal of all contaminated material in 6mil bags.
  3. Destruction of mold spores on the remaining surfaces (structural framing, cement floor and foundation walls) with our liquid process.
  4. Removal of all remaining dead mold stains with a spraying process.
  5. An application of a borate-based inhibitor to reduce the chances of any future mold growth.
    This also destroys the roots, which can be embedded as much as 3/16” into the wood or concrete.
  6. Applying a high-level ozone shock treatment to the entire treatment space to ensure all mold spores in the air are killed, as well as any other bacteria.

The Advantages of Our Mold Removal Method

  • Non abrasive and low disruption: We do not sand, scrape, or use dry ice, which protects your attic framing and finishes.
  • Stops spores from spreading: We kill spores first through fogging, reducing the chance of airborne contamination during treatment.
  • Treats mold at the root: Our liquids penetrate beyond surface growth to destroy embedded roots instead of just removing what you can see.
  • Removes visible staining: We clear dead mold stains so the area looks clean and is not mistaken for active mold during future inspections.
  • Adds long term protection: A borate based inhibitor penetrates deep into the substrate to help prevent regrowth, decay, and dry rot.
  • Reaches hidden areas: Ozone shock treatment cleans the air and penetrates spaces liquids cannot reach, addressing spores you cannot see.
  • Improves indoor air quality: By treating both surfaces and air, the finished space is fresher and healthier.
  • Built on proven expertise: Our certified team has years of remediation experience and always identifies the moisture cause so the problem does not return.

Before & After Our Mold Remediation Process

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mold remeditation attic

Other Techniques Used by Our Competition

The Dry Ice Method

This method is abrasive. It was designed to replace the sanding process. It does not kill the mold. Instead, it displaces millions of mold spores into the air. With the extremely low temperature of the dry ice, a small percentage of spores will actually die. A HEPA-filtered vacuum is used to collect all of the spores in the attic.

Problem with this method:

  • Mold roots as much as 3/16 “into the sheathing and any trusses. In order to remove these roots, more than ¼” of wood would have to be removed to guarantee all of the spores have dislodged.
  • It is impossible for a HEPA-filtered vacuum to collect all of the spores in the attic. Then this vacuum must be safely transported out of the home (generally through the bedroom access door). Because the mold spores are not dead, there is a chance that some will remain in the house, and not in the attic.
  • Not all mold spores are visible. Although this method is labor-intensive, we rely on the person applying the dry ice to visually determine if all the mold has been removed.
  • This method usually suggests the removal and replacement of insulation because of visible mold.
Fog and Encapsulate

These contractors suggest fogging the attic with a product. Then, a poisonous mold-inhibiting paint is applied.

Problem with this method:

  • The fungicide used for fogging is almost exclusively non-sporicidal. What this means is that mold spores are not killed, and this product may not penetrate wood substrate. Therefore, when the encapsulating (paint) is applied, it encapsulates mold.
  • This paint is latex and has a vapor barrier forming component. This can cause dew points under the paint layer to increase, providing conditions for mold growth between the wood and the paint layer.
The Dry Ice Method

This method is abrasive. It was designed to replace the sanding process. It does not kill the mold. Instead, it displaces millions of mold spores into the air. With the extremely low temperature of the dry ice, a small percentage of spores will actually die. A HEPA-filtered vacuum is used to collect all of the spores in the attic.

Fog and Encapsulate

These contractors suggest fogging the attic with a product. Then, a poisonous mold-inhibiting paint is applied.

Problem with this method:

  • Mold roots as much as 3/16 “into the sheathing and any trusses. In order to remove these roots, more than ¼” of wood would have to be removed to guarantee all of the spores have dislodged.
  • It is impossible for a HEPA-filtered vacuum to collect all of the spores in the attic. Then this vacuum must be safely transported out of the home (generally through the bedroom access door). Because the mold spores are not dead, there is a chance that some will remain in the house, and not in the attic.
  • Not all mold spores are visible. Although this method is labor-intensive, we rely on the person applying the dry ice to visually determine if all the mold has been removed.
  • This method usually suggests the removal and replacement of insulation because of visible mold.
Problem with this method:

  • The fungicide used for fogging is almost exclusively non-sporicidal. What this means is that mold spores are not killed, and this product may not penetrate wood substrate. Therefore, when the encapsulating (paint) is applied, it encapsulates mold.
  • This paint is latex and has a vapor barrier forming component. This can cause dew points under the paint layer to increase, providing conditions for mold growth between the wood and the paint layer.

Mold Removal Specialists You Can Count On

Mold, especially black mold, represents a serious health and structural concern in any property. Steri Mobile delivers certified mold removal and remediation services for long-lasting results. Let our team help you restore a clean, healthy environment. Reach out today!

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