 Every mold remediation job is unique. ASAP takes the following steps:
 Identification /correction of moisture problem
Isolation of work area and HVAC
Air Flow management (negative Air)
Demolition and removal of porous materials
Cleaning of remaining materials
Deep Cleaning of all surfaces in work area
Post remediation ‘Clearance” testing
ASAP complies with all federal, state and local safety and regulatory requirements.
Mold Contamination is the presence of mold growth and/or mold spores, whose identity, location, and quantity are not reflective of normal fungal ecology for similar indoor environments. This can produce adverse health effects, cause damage to materials and/or adversely affect the operation or function of building systems.
The public has been increasingly aware of indoor mold infestation in the Phoenix area. Some common indoor molds are:
Cladosporium
Penicillium
Alternaria
Aspergillus
Some people are sensitive to mold. Exposure to mold can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions including fever and shortness of breath.
Mold is always present in the air and all it needs to trigger it off is a little moisture and food source. Causes of mold may come from moisture that may enter a building as a result of flooding, through broken pipes, or as a result of excessive rain. Moisture in a home or building may soak carpeting and other materials, creating a moist food source on which mold may attach and grow.
The following factors are necessary for mold growth:
Presence of Mold Spores
Nutrient Sources
Water Source
Flooding and Leaky Roofs
Time
Environmental Conditions (Temp & RH)
Oxygen
Common Mold Exposure Symptoms:
Runny nose
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Headaches
Recurrent colds
Eye irritation
Dizziness
Nausea
Asthma
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/mold/
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/mold
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