Mold
The complete guide
Mold Remediation: The Complete Guide
What mold is, why it grows, how it is found and tested, how it is removed safely, what insurance covers and how to keep it from coming back. Written by restoration crews, split into 14 short topics.
- 14Topics
- 143Articles planned
- 5Stages
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The short version
Mold in five facts.
If you only read one part of this guide, read this. Each point links to the topic that explains it.
- Moisture is the cause. Fix the water problem or the mold comes back. Causes & growth
- It can start in 24 to 48 hours on damp drywall, carpet pad and wood. Mold after water damage
- Color doesn't tell you the type. All indoor growth is handled the same way. Types & identification
- Remove it, don't just spray it. Containment, removal and cleaning are the standard. The remediation process
- About 10 square feet is the usual line between DIY and calling a crew. DIY vs professional
All 14 topics
Pick a topic, read in minutes.
Grouped in the order most people need them, from the first musty smell to keeping the house dry afterwards.
Understand mold
What it is, what makes it grow and how it affects people.
Find it
Inspection, testing and where mold hides in a home.
Remove it safely
The remediation process and who should do it.
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The remediation processContainment, removal, cleaning and verification.12 articles 08
Mold after water damage & fireWhy mold follows leaks, floods and firefighting water.15 articles 09
DIY vs professionalWhat you can clean yourself and when to call a crew.7 articles 10
Choosing a remediation companyTraining, questions to ask and red flags.7 articles
Pay for it
Insurance coverage and what remediation costs.
Prevent it
Keeping moisture down at home and in larger buildings.
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