Mold usually grows in the basement and then moves up. Individuals who are sensitive to mold may have several health problems after being exposed to mold, including throat irritation, stuffy nose, headaches, and/or skin irritation. Those with breathing problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma may face
Surveys have shown that more than 58% of allergies and health issues are caused by pollution in the air we breathe. While there is only so much one can do about the air quality outside, a lot can be done to ensure safe air quality inside their homes. One of
Summer is a favorite time of year for people as well as mold. The warm temperatures and regular rainfall create the perfect environment for mold to flourish. Now that summer is over, it’s time to do some end of season cleaning and tackle the mold that’s been growing in your
Long Island mold removal is something residents across Suffolk and Nassau County seek out quite frequently to save both their homes and their health. After all, when mold is left to wreak havoc, it can deteriorate the viability of a house and release microscopic spores into the air that can
Long Island mold removal and mold inspection processes tend to be overlooked if there are no visible traces of that fungus growing in your home or office. But the reality is that mold can grow just about everywhere that contains desired temperatures and moisture. You can discover it in the
Do You Suspect Mold, Mildew, or Poor Indoor Air Quality Inside Your Home or Office? Moldbusters is #1 in Mold Removal for Long Island since 1989! Call 631-451-7500 today Mold growing inside your home or office after a flood or poor indoor air care can create serious damage to your
IAC Moldbusters understands that we are facing unprecedented time filled with concern for the health and safety of not only ourselves, but for those around us. We offer Antimicrobial Remediation Treatments for restaurants, schools, nursing homes, libraries, or any other business or home. To confirm procedures used for sanitizing surfaces
Mold is one of the oldest organisms on earth. It’s been here for millions of years, and as long as there is moisture and air, it will continue to be here. So if mold is everywhere, what does that mean for your health? The answer can be complicated. Some people
Did you know that mold can be a problem in the winter too? When you deprive mold of moisture, warmth, and food, you will stop it from growing, but you won’t kill the mold that is already there. The mold spores will stay dormant and start growing again if they
Water pipes burst because the water inside them expands as is it gets close to freezing and this causes an increase in pressure inside the pipe. When the pressure gets too high for the pipe to contain it ruptures. A burst pipe can mean anything from a sink valve blowout
Mold usually grows in the basement and then moves up. Individuals who are sensitive to mold may have several health problems after being exposed to mold, including throat irritation, stuffy nose, headaches, and/or skin irritation. Those with breathing problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma may face severe lung infections when exposed to mold.
At Moldbusters, we can help mitigate the mold problem by returning its levels to normal. As a premier mold removal company in the New York Tri-State Area and Long Island, we are specialized in mold inspection and remediation. Our professional crew has expertise in handling jobs ranging from townhouses, residential homes, and apartment buildings to commercial, corporate, and industrial facilities, all across the Hamptons, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and the boroughs.
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Our knowledgeable staff will explain your mold removal project in simple language. We use the most sophisticated equipment to remediate and remove the mold while taking safety measures to keep mold from spreading during the mold remediation process.
Our mold remediation process includes the following steps:
Mold grows where there is moisture, so a damp basement serves as a perfect breeding ground. The mold remediation process involves identifying and eliminating the source of the moisture which fuel mold growth. A leaky pipe, loose windows, improper grading of the land and roof leaks lead to moisture.
Our team will easily identify and fix the source of moisture. Until the moisture source is fixed correctly, the mold tends to return, bringing its serious health concerns back to your house.
Following are some of the ways you can follow to control the mold growth in your house:
At Moldbusters, we stay current on the Long Island and NYC industry standards and regulations, use environmentally friendly, advanced products. Our professional mold removal work is backed by the best warranties in the industry.
The sooner we get to your place, the sooner the mold can be eliminated from it. Our team of professional mold removers is available 24/7 for emergency needs. Specialized in handling mold and mildew, we are ready to manage any kind of situation. Our team will arrive at your home swiftly, and get the job done professionally. Call Today (631) 451-7500 for professional mold remediation and removal.
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Surveys have shown that more than 58% of allergies and health issues are caused by pollution in the air we breathe. While there is only so much one can do about the air quality outside, a lot can be done to ensure safe air quality inside their homes. One of the most efficient ways is through mold removal.
That said, mold removal is a painstakingly complex and time-consuming task. Without the right service provider, things can easily go wrong. Not only will an efficient service have the right equipment for the job, but it will also help guide you through the whole process. This article further provides you with some FAQs to help you find the right Long Island mold removal service. These questions ensure that you get the job done right without making a dent in your pocket.
If mold growth is evident, there is no point in wasting resources on getting pre-tested for mold. Given that no visible mold should be present in a healthy home, all mold should be treated the same way. There is no requirement to identify the concentrations or types of mold through testing.
However, if your service provider still insists on spending a lump sum amount of money on pre-testing, it is better if you refrain from hiring them. Pre-testing, when mold is already visible, is often sheer waste of time and money.
One instance when you should, however, pre-test even if there is visible mold is when you need proof for a negotiation. For instance, if you are buying a house that has mold growth, it is best to get it tested and gather evidence. This way, you can confirm the growth and negotiate its price.
A professional Long Island mold removal expert like Moldbusters or IAC-Indoor Air Care must always point out what needs to be done and the processes involved. They should try to be as simple as they can with the explanation. If a service provider can’t explain the necessary steps and processes involved, you must be very wary.
Similarly, if someone tries to over complicate and confuse you, in turn scaring you to hire them, it is best if you don’t. However, once you have made your decision, here are some things you should expect. Our trained technicians are experienced with Long Island homes and offices, and will gladly work you through each step of the mold removal process. We offer affordable rates and ensure the highest standard of mold cleaning.
Since we’re dealing with mold growth, we always ensure to use of proper safety measures. For instance, wearing a filtration mask and neoprene gloves are always worn on the job. Along with that, a full protective suits are worn for larger residential or commercial mold removal jobs.
Before the process starts, we also seal off the work area, usually with a plastic sheet to ensure that the mold spores do not spread throughout the home.
Mold removal can be a tough job without proper equipment. We use HEPA air scrubbers and vacuums, along with commercial-strength dehumidifiers. Only HEPA filters are efficient enough to capture particles as tiny as mold spores. This further makes sure that no mold is left on a particular area, and there is no chance of regrowth.
It goes without saying that an unlicensed and regular handyman would not have such equipment.
After the mold removal process is over, there are specific steps that further ensure no regrowth. For instance, our experienced technicians will clean out the leftover antimicrobial chemicals. We also use an encapsulant or seal to make the treated areas more resistant to water. This not only deters growth but also helps with odor control.
All the discarded building materials like insulation, drywall, or baseboards should be safely discarded. Along with that, the air in the treated room should be thoroughly purified after the treatment.
Mold removal plays an essential role in maintaining sanitation and health safety in a home. The right mold removal professional like Moldbusters will effectively remove all signs of mold, mildew, and harmful particles growing throughout your Long Island, Southampton, and NYC home or office. Call us today at 631-451-7500!
Summer is a favorite time of year for people as well as mold. The warm temperatures and regular rainfall create the perfect environment for mold to flourish. Now that summer is over, it’s time to do some end of season cleaning and tackle the mold that’s been growing in your home or business.
Before you can clean the mold, you have to know the common places it grows. Mold thrives in moist or damp environments, so check areas where this could occur such as the bathroom. Another common location people find mold problems is the roofline, often caused by improper gutter drainage. Make sure your gutters are clear and draining properly so water doesn’t get under the roofing tiles.
You should also ensure the attic and basement have proper ventilation. Mold will grow in these areas if the rooms have been poorly waterproofed. The same goes for the crawl space. If the area isn’t ventilated right and water isn’t draining away from your house then you could end up with a mold infestation right under your feet.
Once you find mold, it’s time to get to work. The thing about mold removal, however, is that it’s a tricky business. Mold spores are very resilient, and it can be difficult to get it all cleaned up. If you catch it early enough, you can eliminate the mold growing in your bathroom by thoroughly cleaning the space and increasing ventilation.
For over 30 years, Moldbusters and IAC-Indoor Air Care has led Long Island in professional mold removal, remediation, inspection, air duct cleaning, HVAC cleaning, and anti-microbial cleaning services. We provide A-Z service for both residential and commercial properties throughout the Hamptons, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and New York City.
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Long Island mold removal is something residents across Suffolk and Nassau County seek out quite frequently to save both their homes and their health. After all, when mold is left to wreak havoc, it can deteriorate the viability of a house and release microscopic spores into the air that can cause pretty severe allergic reactions. Needless to say, when mold shows up, it is not welcomed. Now, many times you can get rid of mold on your own. But the times where the mold problem is just too complex or toxic is when a professional should step in to successfully perform mold removal and remediation.
Mold removal is the act of removing the mold from your home or building. If the mold is only on the surface of non-porous material, you can get rid of it by a combination of cleaning methods. Keep in mind that doing so will probably release spores when agitated, which is why you should leave it in the hands of a professional to take care of. For example, we use a combination of strategies and tools, such as HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) air scrubbers that remove both surface and airborne spores and then dispose of it properly. We’ve been using these mold removal techniques and tools for over 30 years on Long Island, since the start of Moldbusters‘ local office in 1989.
For mold remediation, this is done when the mold is severe and damaged structure materials so badly that it is non-salvageable. It is the act of removing all irretrievable materials, so it stops the mold from breeding any further, causing more damage and health problems. Maybe it means taking out a piece of your drywall, or part of your ceiling tile to stop the spread. A key note for this is that before remediation can be performed, any water or moisture leaks must be addressed, as your mold will just come right back after you replace the remediation parts.
Fun Fact: The Environmental Protection Agency, aka EPA, says that mold areas that are less than 10 square feet can be remediated by you, the homeowner, if you wish. Anything more significant than that should be handled by a mold remediation contractor.
Step 1: Call Moldbusters and tell us your mold severity, along with details. 631-451-7500 or contact us here
Step 2: One of Moldbusters’ certified technicians will carefully inspect your property for any visible signs of mold. They will also use various technologies to detect hidden mold.
Step 3: Moldbusters will use advanced containment procedures, such as negative air chambers to isolate the mold areas to keep the spores from spreading during the cleaning process.
Step 4: Next, specialized filtration devices will be used to capture airborne microscopic mold spores.
Step 5: Depending on the amount of mold you have and the type it is, antifungal and antimicrobial treatments will be used to eliminate the mold and prevent new colonies from developing. Removing and disposing of porous materials, like drywall, might be necessary in heavy mold growth cases.
Step 6: Any of your items, such as curtains, clothing, and furniture that were affected by the mold, will be cleaned and sanitized.
Step 7: Again, depending on the mold severity and damage caused, drywall, subfloors, etc. might be removed. This means that there will be repairs in the end for you to take on, such as getting a new carpet or filling in the drywall gaps.
No one likes to see mold manifesting in their home. However, just about every household will experience mold growth at some point, especially that black stuff in the corners of shower tiles. But, generally speaking, you can manage that yourself. It is when the mold becomes too deep inside your walls, foundation, ceilings, or is considered toxic is the real cause of concern.
With that being said, if you live on Long Island, the Hamptons or NYC, and have unfortunately discovered mold in your household that you cannot get rid of on your own, give us a call. Our team is made up of licensed, highly experienced professionals who will walk you through the entire process every step of the way so you can be confident that your fungi problem is in the best, mold busting hands.
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Long Island mold removal and mold inspection processes tend to be overlooked if there are no visible traces of that fungus growing in your home or office. But the reality is that mold can grow just about everywhere that contains desired temperatures and moisture. You can discover it in the tiniest of spores that float around in your air to the corners of your surfaces. The thing about mold is that though yes there will be times that it colonizes overtime to make it more noticeable, that is not always the case.
Because mold can hide in some pretty tricky places, here are some ways you can tell if this fungus is in making camp inside your home or office space, even if you do not see it right away.
If you are in the middle of a report at work or trying to relax peacefully at home, and are burdened by random allergy issues, then you may have mold. This is especially true if you are not in allergy season, and yet you still are showing all the signs of it, such as coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, itchy skin, and headaches. The thing about the presence of mold is that it is known to cause allergy-related symptoms. If you are still unsure if mold is the culprit, try going outside to see if your signs go away. If it does, then call a professional for a mold inspection.
Note: some molds can be severely toxic, causing things such as cancer, mental impairment, internal organ damage, and even death. So, getting an inspection is vital for your overall health to rule out the more dangerous mold species.
If the roof of your office or home has a water spot that you have left to take care of another day and forgot about, that is a great way to start mold colonization. Molds love damp, dark places, and a forgotten water leak in the past could mean mold is up there growing behind the ceiling tiles. Check around your space. You may have mold if you see old water stains, wall discoloration, or bubbled/peeling paint.
It is essential to understand here that not all mold causes adverse smells. But if you do happen to smell something strange with no clear indication of where it is coming from, mold could be the reason. The molds that do smell often have a musty aroma, and it is persistent. If this smell is new to your building or home, then it should be investigated. Learn about our highly-rated Long Island air duct cleaning services here.
This one may seem odd, but if you find that you are getting random nose bleeds with no rhyme or reason for it, then mold could be doing this to you. Keep in mind that if this is the case for you, consult your doctor first to rule out any other underlying medical reasons that this could be happening. If it comes down to no known biological cause (and goes away when you leave your home/office), it could mean there is a serious mold issue living in your space, and you should address it immediately.
Similar to the allergy symptoms, mold can make you feel like you are getting sick or have the flu. If you feel like you are having a hard time breathing or think you are coming down with an illness, you may be surprised when you find that bed rest is not helping. The reason is because though you may think rest will help you recover, if there is mold in your walls, it is not going to help you at all.
The unfortunate reality is that nearly all homes and offices, especially in the Long Island region, which holds the ideal habitat for mold growth, can cultivate mold. When you take the right temperature, add some moisture and darkness to the mix, it can turn into a perfect breeding ground. Knowing where to find the most common mold places is valuable, but if you still have the signs mentioned above without any traces of mold, then that is the right time to call a professional.
As a leading Long Island mold removal company, we know how important your health is and how a clean space can contribute to a better quality of life. We have conducted countless mold inspections, executed preventive measures, and treated a vast range of scenarios that resulted in prime outcomes. If you have clear signs or a hunch that you have some mold growing, give us a call for a mold inspection so you can be confident that your home or office is clean, safe, and mold-free.
We are focused on providing our mold removal services throughout Long Island, the Hamptons, and NYC during these times of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic.
Mold growing inside your home or office after a flood or poor indoor air care can create serious damage to your health and expenses. It’s best to wait to re-enter until certified professionals like Moldbusters and IAC-Indoor Air Care to inspect, clean, and remediate your property.
We advise our customers to check out all corners of the home or office building and take as many pictures possible of potential mold spots. Proper preparation and inspection is the first step in professional mold removal and cleaning. For over 30 years, our team of licensed professionals have educated Long Island with simple steps to follow when mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality is suspected throughout the residential or commercial property.
Typically, in cases of any flood or water damage, mold growth occurs within 1-2 days. Once there’s mold inside, you need to focus on drying everything, cleaning and removing the mold, and protect the areas from any future moisture issues. When homeowners or businesses suspect any signs of mold or water damage, they call us immediately and within hours someone from our team discusses the situation and begins creating a plan for mold removal and remediation.
You can notice mold inside the drywall, around furniture, boxes, books, and hidden areas like air ducts, vents, walls, and carpets. Our partnered company, IAC-Indoor Air Care, specializes in cleaning mold from air ducts and HVAC and works directly with Long Island homeowners and property owners.
Especially in our post-COVID world, it’s so important to wear personal protective gear or PPEs, such as N-95 masks and gloves. This will decrease your chances of getting sick or ill from the mold growing inside your home or office. Every single one of our technicians that arrive at the property are required to wear these PPEs for the entire duration of the mold cleaning process.
As we conduct the cleaning, we advise you to remain outside your home or office until the mold is completely gone. Exposing yourself, family, co-workers, or customers to mold and poor indoor air quality can cause allergies, asthma attacks, eye and skin irritation, and weak immune systems. We stress our customers to avoid breathing in the air, eating the food, or drinking the water near the contaminated area.
Flood and water damage can also bring harmful chemicals and microbials into your home or office. This type of damage can expose your home or office with viruses, bacteria, and diseases, in additional to the mold and mildew growth. Learn more about our mold removal services here.
We suggest you follow the Moldbusters guidelines to keep you and your family safe:
Mold cleaning is too difficult of a job and can be very costly and dangerous. We advise everyone living on Long Island, the Hamptons, or NYC to call us. We are certified and licensed, and have been a locally-owned business since 1989.
IAC Moldbusters understands that we are facing unprecedented time filled with concern for the health and safety of not only ourselves, but for those around us.
We offer Antimicrobial Remediation Treatments for restaurants, schools, nursing homes, libraries, or any other business or home.
To confirm procedures used for sanitizing surfaces are effective, we test the sanitized surfaces for bacteria. Although we cannot test for viruses specifically, knowing that sanitized surfaces have no bacteria present can be an indication that there is a small likelihood that other microorganisms could remain viable. We generally receive results within 2-4 days.
Read more about our surface anti-microbial disinfection service here.
* Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt and impurities, including germs, from surfaces.Cleaning alone does not kill germs. However, by removing germs, cleaning decreases their number and therefore reduces the risk of spreading infection.
** Disinfecting works by using organic disinfectants to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs. However, killing germs that remain on a surface after cleaning further reduces the risk of spreading infection.
Mold is one of the oldest organisms on earth. It’s been here for millions of years, and as long as there is moisture and air, it will continue to be here. So if mold is everywhere, what does that mean for your health? The answer can be complicated.
Some people are more sensitive to molds than others. For some people, mold may only cause a stuffy nose, a sore throat, coughing, wheezing, or itchy eyes. For people with specific mold allergies, these symptoms may be more extreme and require medical treatment.
For people who are immune-compromised, the very young, the old, cancer pa-tients, people with asthma, chronic lung diseases such as COPD, and others, the presence of mold in their environment can use serious health issues that result in lung infections which can be serious enough to result in hospitalization, or even death.
The CDC states that “the Institute of Medicine (IOM) [has] found there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symp-toms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition. The IOM also found limited or suggestive evidence linking indoor mold exposure and respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children.”
So what should you do if you suspect there is already mold in your home, or if you have an incident such as a leaking pipe or other flooding issue that may cause mold in carpet or drywall? First of all, don’t panic. When dealt with by a professional, almost all in-home mold issues can be removed safely. Moldbusters has extensive experience in the identification, and removal of in—home mold issues and can not only clean and remove any mold you may have in your home, but can also restore, and reconstruct any areas that may have extensive mold infestation.
Moldbusters offers 24/7 response time to help limit existing damage and reduce the cost of treatment, and sends only highly specialized microbial remediation, water damage restoration, and structural drying technicians to your home.
If you suspect that your home has a mold issue, help to protect your family’s health. Call Moldbusters immediately. We’ll arrive quickly, get the job done right, and we’ll make it like it never happened.
Did you know that mold can be a problem in the winter too? When you deprive mold of moisture, warmth, and food, you will stop it from growing, but you won’t kill the mold that is already there. The mold spores will stay dormant and start growing again if they get moisture, warmth, and food. Airborne spores that spawn mold may infiltrate the house at any time of year. What’s more, active mold growth can survive at temperatures far lower than typically maintained inside an occupied house during winter.
Freezing water expands causing cracks in your home in which water can get in between the walls of your home. This moisture can spur hidden mold growth that you might not notice until it is too late. There are ways to prevent mold from growing inside your home during the winter.
Turning on the heat makes the air in your home very dry. Many people combat the dryness by using a humidifier. If you do use a humidifier make sure that your indoor humidity level is below 40 percent. If you use a humidifier, as many of us do in the winter, make sure it does not produce an excessive amount of humidity.
Remove possible sources of mold growth by regularly vacuuming and cleaning. Pay close attention to bathrooms and other areas of your home that are likely to generate a lot of moisture. It only takes 24 hours for dampness to turn into a full-blown mold problem.
Use area rugs or washable floor surfaces rather than wall-to-wall carpeting in areas or rooms that have a moisture issue. It’s not usually a great idea to have carpeting in your entryway. Snowy, wet boots can soak into carpeting creating a perfect breeding ground for mold.
Paper, books, and clothing are sources of food for mold; so don’t store them in humid parts of your home, such as your basement—especially close to the floor or walls.
Make sure your windows are properly sealed; moisture from the warm air condenses on cool glass, if there are cracks or spaces around your windows mold can form in those cracks.
Make sure that your gutters and downspouts are clean and that the area under your downspouts is graded so that water from the roof flows away from your foundation. If water pools around your home think about extending your downspouts.
In the bathroom and kitchen use exhaust fans or open windows when producing moisture, such as taking a hot shower. Exhaust fans should be vented to the outdoors and not to an attic or crawl space.
Consider getting a dehumidifier for your basement. If you have a crawl space under your house cover the soil in the crawl space with waterproof polyethylene plastic.
Water pipes burst because the water inside them expands as is it gets close to freezing and this causes an increase in pressure inside the pipe. When the pressure gets too high for the pipe to contain it ruptures.
A burst pipe can mean anything from a sink valve blowout to a water main fracture and anything in between. The most critical aspect of dealing with a burst pipe is turning off the water supply and stopping the flow of water. If the pipe is in a crawl space or a basement the water is fairly well contained. But if the pipe that burst is in a household setting, such as a toilet feed or an under-sink supply line, drying out the area becomes a bit more complex depending upon how much water has inundated the house.
As with any water damage, time is of the essence. Mold can start to develop in as little as 24 hours after an incident. The more time that passes without treatment, the more likely those materials will continue to deteriorate and may not be salvageable, especially with carpet.
If a water leak has affected multiple rooms, traveled from an upper level to a lower level of the home, or has been left unnoticed for more than 8 hours, professional water mitigation and specialized drying equipment is necessary. If you see that water has seeped into the sub flooring or the drywall, the safest step would be to contact a professional restoration company like Moldbusters. We can help remove or restore items that would otherwise develop mold. Another thing to keep in mind is the amount of time in which porous materials in your home have been exposed to water saturation.
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