Beltsville, MD (PRWEB) July 10, 2014

Summer is the time for sunshine, pool parties and relaxing on the beach. Its also a great time to get some work done around the house. This summer season, take a break from relaxing in the sun and check to see if duct cleaning should be scheduled. EnviroGreen MD Duct Cleaning and Mold Removal is ready to help all their customers take care of their air duct cleaning needs.

To find out if duct cleaning needs to be done this summer, homeowners should perform a visual check on the ductwork. To do this, first unscrew the cover and hold a digital camera in there to snap a photo. If the inside of the duct appears to look like the grey lint in the dryer, it is long past time for a cleaning.

Homeowners should consider calling Envirogreen MD if they notice that continual dust and dirt dont seem to go away no matter how much they clean, there are spikes in the power bills from the AC overworking or an increase in allergy-like symptoms.

Envirogreen MD offers both residential and commercial duct cleaning services. They will get the job done right no matter how dirty the air ducts are. They also offer free estimates. Give Envirogreen MD a call today at 240-542-9987 to schedule an appointment.

About the company: EnviroGreen is an Accredited "Green" Certified, Maryland-based, cleaning, restoration and remediation business. They service Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia on a daily basis. With more than 50 years of combined experience, they offer a wide range of non-toxic cleaning solutions for homes or businesses. Their services include air duct cleaning, dryer exhaust vent cleaning, attic and crawl space cleaning, basement waterproofing and mold remediation. As a locally owned and operated company, they are committed to providing the community with eco-friendly air and helping the residents to breathe clean and easy. For more information, visit their website at http://www.envirogreenmd.com/.

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COLUMBIA A $400,000 grant will help pay for remediation and content replacement of some 600,000 books and materials presumed to be damaged by a mold outbreak in October, according to a news release from MU Libraries.

The grant comes from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The funding began July 1 and will continue for a year.

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"It's wonderful that we received the grant," Jim Cogswell, director of MU Libraries, said Thursday. "It's just been the greatest sort of news."

Also, MU is partnering with Washington University and Missouri State University to acquire replacement documents of some of the lost texts.

In addition to the grant, as much as $600,000 will be taken from the MU Libraries' self-insurance fund to help pay for the damage.

Some of the money will be used to retrieve and prepare materials from Missouri State and Washington University to be shared with MU Libraries as needed.

In addition, funding will help MU Libraries review the availability of needed replacements from library and service organizations.

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Remtech Environmental is the mold remediation and asbestos abatement partner for Realtors across North Carolina. Learn more at http://remtechenvironmental.com/realtor.

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If you have mold taking over your home, you may be wondering if mold remediation is worthwhile or not. In some cases it may be necessary while in others it may not. There are many reasons that a homeowner may choose to hire a mold removal professional in such situations, but before you hire just anyone, there are certain things you may want to know.

Just because you have mold growing in your home doesnt always mean you need to dish out big bucks for black mold removal costs. In fact, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggests that if the mold growing in your home is less than 10 square feet, you can remove the fungus yourself. Of course anything over that and you should be looking up mold remediation companies in the phonebook.

But first, ask questions. Dont just hire someone because they sound professional or because it was the first name you ran across in the phonebook. Find out what steps they take to remove the mold, what chemicals they use and what fees they charge.

If theyre talking about testing for mold in your home and using bleach to remove the fungus, run away as fast as you can. Most companies do not test for toxic mold and they will not use chlorine bleach to get rid of the mold because its not approved.

What the company will do however is identify and eliminate the source of the problem. Sources often include leaky faucets, pikes or flooding. The company will then eradicate the mold using the steps necessary and products required to kill the fungus. The steps and products used will also depend on the size of the affected area.

In any case, the contractors doing the job will always wear some form of respirator, gloves and goggles for protection. In bigger jobs they may need to use special sheeting to block off uncontaminated areas of the home. And in extreme cases special equipment will be needed to make the home environmentally safe again.

Some equipment that may be used during clean up include a wet vacuum and a HEPA vacuum. A wet vacuum is generally needed when materials such as hardwood flooring and carpeting is wet. A HEPA vacuum is generally needed when the clean up is in its final stages and all water damage mold has been removed.

In some cases if the damage is extreme you may be asked to discard non-valuable items. Items may include books, non-important documents, ceiling and wall tiles, insulation, carpeting, hardwood flooring, vinyl, linoleum, paneling, furniture and window treatments.

In the event that you do need to hire a company that specializes in mold remediation, you should know that the cost for this type of project wont be cheap. However, you may be able to minimize those costs and possibly avoid them all together depending on how the mold damages began. Your insurance company may be willing to help foot the bill and in some cases, FEMA may be able to help as was such the case with the Kansas flooding that happened several years ago. It certainly never hurts to ask no matter what the situation may be.

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Five Boro Mold Specialist has over twenty years of experience in mold inspections, mold removal, mold remediation, mold abatement, mildew removal, and water damage prevention for NYCs five boroughs and the general metropolitan area in NYC. We use state of the art equipment and follow industry guidelines to rid your property of mold. Our highly experienced staff is professionally and dedicated to providing premium service. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and concerns both during and after the mold inspection and/or mold remediation processes. Experience relief working with the pioneers in effective mold removal and schedule a mold inspection today. Our phone hours are from 9AM to 5PM but we provide 24 Hour emergency service. If you call we will happily receive your message via answering service and contact you as soon as possible.

Five Boro Mold Specialist is now offering special mold nspection, mold testing, and mold removal services by request for a 24 hour mold reversal as well as 24 hour lab results. We have a team of specially trained; highly certified technicians who can complete mold remediation services within hours proceeding our standard mold inspection. We aso have a lab ready to test samples and deliver results within 24 hours proceeding our initial inspection. These services are by request only.

We send two certified technicians to the property to perform a complete diagnostic along with a visual assessment of the property.

The technicians then take swab samples to verify the presence of mold/mildew growth on the actual surface itself (such as sheetrock walls) and air samples from both inside and outside the property to do a baseline comparison to verify if mold conditions exist in elevated levels throughout the property.

In addition to the sampling, the technicians then use infrared cameras to evaluate the source of moisture intrusions and/or condensation behind the walls and/or ceilings to determine the source of mold growth. (In order to properly remove mold, it is necessary to correct any source of moisture intrusions).

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Gain control over your home again and let MMRG take care of all your mold remediation, mold testing and mold inspection needs. Featuring a team with decades of consulting experience, our staff is here to help you in anyway we can.

Mold remediation is commonly done to eliminate risk. The risk of liability, litigation, a deteriorating home, and most importantly, the risks posed by the most common toxigenic molds. Also, since mold remediation in NJ is not regulated, you run the risk of hiring untrained, unethical, and inexperienced mold contractors. So please take your time and use this site as a resource. There are many circumstances where mold testing will not be required. Similarly, there are many circumstances where mold remediation will not have to be done. This is why we recommend getting multiple inspections, by multiple companies.

And yes, encase you missed that.. we are actually recommending that you call our competition! We are so confident in our service, our ethics, and our prices that we know we will earn your trust in the end. If you have any questions about mold removal, remediation or mold inspections in NJ, feel free to call our senior inspector directly at: 732-201-5085

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1) How can I find unbiased information about mold testing / remediation if there are no federal regulations? We have put together a resources page that you can find here.

2) Do I need mold testing in my NJ home if I just want the mold removed immediately? No, in most cases you do not! But there are certain cases where mold testing may need to be done.

3) A mold remediation company quoted me a very high price for mold testing, am I being ripped off?It depends, in this article, we outline industry standard rates and the costs for mold remediation in NJ.

4) I am a real estate agent, not a NJ homeowner will I be charged for a mold inspection? Since we get lots of calls from real estate agents, we have put together a special page that you can find here.

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Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) July 01, 2014

The Florida mold industry had gone unregulated for years. As a result, unqualified environmental firms were practicing in and performing mold assessments and remediation.

Thanks to legislation that became effective in 2010, though, only state-licensed professionals are able to perform these activities. New legislation that is expected to be voted into law soon, promises to go a step further and clearly define minimum standards and practices for mold assessments and remediation.

This is good news for consumers. This closes the loophole that allowed companies to dodge the requirement for state-licensed professionals by branding their services Water damage assessment as opposed to Mold assessment.

The proposed rule is the crucial next step in regulating the industry, protecting the consumer, and ensuring the health and safety of building occupants, said Kelly Hoover.

The proposed law covers all aspects of the assessment and remediation process, however, below are the key aspects that may affect the requirements and deliverables of your projects.

Mold Assessment The purpose of a mold assessment is to determine the sources, locations, and extent of mold growth in a building and to determine the conditions(s) that caused the mold growth.

Before any remediation begins, a mold assessor will be required to prepare a Mold Assessment Report (MAR), including a Mold Remediation Protocol (MRP), for each project and deliver it to the client.

This report must specify:

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Molds are simple organisms (fungi) that grow on almost any organic substance as long as there's oxygen and moisture. Small amounts of indoor mold are normal, but large quantities can cause odors, health problems[1] and, in some cases, structural damage to wood. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home"[2] .Typical costs: If the mold is confined to a surface area of no more than 10 square feet (about 3-feet-by-3-feet), the EPA suggests you can remove it yourself[3] by scrubbing hard surfaces with detergent and water, then drying. Removing mold from an average house crawlspace[4] ranges from $500-$4,000, according to Charter Oak Environmental of Connecticut. Overall, a typical mold remediation project to remove mold from the ducts, crawl spaces, walls and attic of a house runs around $2,000-$6,000. And if the mold has caused widespread structural damage, repair costs can increase the total to as much as $10,000-$30,000 or more. Related articles: Mold Inspection, Lead Paint Abatement, Asbestos Removal What should be included: Also called mildew, mold can grow on wood, paper, carpet and food. Although some forms of mold are extremely dangerous or even toxic, most molds are relatively harmless. To reproduce, molds release tiny spores which are often (but not always) airborne. It's not possible to eliminate all mold and mold spores -- the key to controlling mold growth inside your home is controlling moisture. Fix any leaky plumbing or other sources of water, and dry any water-damaged items or areas with 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. North Carolina State University's Cooperative Extension Program provides a mildew prevention guide[5] . Even when mold is dead, the remains can still cause health problems. Remediation includes killing the mold and removing it. Specialized professional equipment includes air scrubbers, HEPA-filtered air movers, industrial-strength biocides and moisture meters. When mold is disturbed, it sends out reproductive spores -- so it's essential to prevent the spread of mold during the cleanup process. Workers wear respirators, gloves and special protective clothing. The work area should be surrounded by plastic sheeting, and all air vents, doors or other openings covered. A large project or a toxic mold may require a decontamination chamber or airlock for entering or exiting the work area. North Carolina State University provides mold remediation guidelines[6] . Additional costs: Usually mold testing or inspection should be done before the remediation work to determine the extent of the problem, and afterward to be sure the process was successful. Although some remediation companies offer free inspections, many industry experts recommend having the inspections done by a different firm. The presence of mold means there's a water problem that must be fixed or the mold will return. This could require new plumbing; improving your home's ventilation or drainage; moving air conditioning units out of the attic; adding a vapor barrier; or repairing or replacing the roof. Costs will depend on the type and extent of the problem. If there is toxic mold or the remediation area is large, it may be necessary to pay for other housing until the work is done. Discounts: The cost of mold remediation might be tax deductible[7] ; check with your tax professional or the IRS[8] . Shopping for mold remediation: Mold spreads easily when disturbed, and an untrained mold remediation contractor can do more harm than good. Check with your state licensing board [9] to be sure a contractor is licensed specifically for mold remediation. Request and check references; ask about training, certification and experience; know exactly who in the company will perform any needed work; and be sure the company has general liability insurance. Check for any complaints with the Better Business Bureau[10] . A Texas company explains how to select[11] a mold remediation contractor. There are a number of organizations offering mold "certification" -- some require only a fee or an online course to qualify as a certified expert. Check to be sure that your contractor is certified by a group requiring training, experience and testing. Referrals are available from the American Council for Accredited Certification. CostHelper News What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Posted by: a user in Abington, MA. Posted: January 22nd, 2013 10:01AM Contractor: anonymous Extent of Damage: basement

If you are willing to buy a house with mold or one that has flooded in the past (whether or not the seller allegedly clean it out), the best thing that you can do is to hire an environmental specialist to inspect the damage first (this is not covered in the initial inspection of the home as this is not part of their job description). They will be able inform you how much damage there really is and give you an estimate of how much it will cost to repair the damages. If there is visible damage, there is a definite possibly that the mold spead to the structure of the house as well. If there is no visible damage, there may be damage under the paneling or wall that you can not see. This also has the possiblity of causing structural damage. Weighing the results from the environmental specialist's views will help you to determine if the house is worth it in the end. If you choose not to use an environmental specialist due to costs, you are better off finding another house because the damages are could be higher than hiring a professional only for an estimate. Especiially seeing that many of them will do the estimate for free.

I am hoping that this mold problem can be a do-it-yourself fix...otherwise I really don't feel comfortable purchasing this home knowing that it will triggar an asthmatic rx in myself and possibly my boys. I believe it is due to bad drainage outside and can be fixed, but at what cost?

Well, I was looking in purcharing this house when I readed on it, it's SOLD AS IS an I read in the clause that it has mold in the house but I don't know how bad it is. I really like the house but I'm not to sure should I get the house since I have three small children an my finacee is like really back out the deal cause he thinking about the saftey for my kids. I'm not to sure should I go head an buy it an spend more money on the house or should I keep looking for something else?

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