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Safety First!
Wear a cartridge respirator mask (available at most hardware
stores), rubber gloves that reach mid-forearm, and goggles.
Tyvek suits work great to keep mold off of your clothing. |
| 2. |
Inspect the area in question for
causes of mold, mildew and fungus. Common signs include musty
or mildew odors, black, green or white growth or cottony
growth on surfaces. |
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If you find mold, find the cause
of the water intrusion and repair the cause. You must repair
the cause of the water intrusion before fixing any mold damage
to your home. |
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Poly off any areas suspected to
be affected by mold to limit mold spores from traveling
throughout your home. Use 4-6 mil poly and tape to prevent air
movement outside affected areas. Tape and poly shut air duct,
cold air return ducts and doorways. |
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Vacuum all loose debris off
surfaces. Use only HEPA vacuums and filters. |
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Spray any visible mold stains
with Remedex. For extreme mold issues, light scrubbing may be
required. DO NOT USE BLEACH!! (While bleach is a great
disinfectant, it does not kill all molds. It bleaches out the
stains caused by mold, but when it dries it leaves a residue
that mold thrives on. Mold will come back even worse in areas
treated with bleach. It will also prevent proper adhesion of
the Remedex product.) |
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Remove any sheetrock, carpeting,
pad or substrates that have sustained heavy damage or are
structurally impaired. Dispose of into plastic bags and
discard. |
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All area to dry thoroughly. Use
of a dehumidifier or fan is recommended. |
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Apply Mold Shield, a mold remediation product, to surfaces to
prevent future growth of mold, mildew, fungus, bacteria and
algae. Our recommended application technique is:
Spraying - Using a pump up sprayer or squirt
bottle (available at most hardware stores), lightly apply
the mold cleaning solution to all surfaces you would like to
protect. The product should be applied in a manner that does
not cause the product to run off treated surface.
(Approximately 200-400 s.f. per gallon) You will only need
to apply a thin layer to give you long term protection. A
thicker layer will not extend the protection. This is the
best technique for heavily soiled areas, carpeting, porous
areas, concrete, block, roofing, siding and other exterior
applications. USE CAUTION WHEN APPLYING TO GLASS, CHROME,
GRANITE, HARD FLOORING, AND OTHER HARD SURFACES. THIS IS A
PERMANENT TREATMENT. IF YOU LEAVE FOOT PRINTS, FINGER PRINTS
OR DIRT ON SURFACES WHEN WET THEY WILL BE THERE WHEN THE
PRODUCT DRIES. IT IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE
PRODUCT ONCE DRIED. WE RECOMMEND WIPING DOWN ALL SUCH AREAS
WITH A CLOTH LIGHTLY MOISTENED WITH MOLD SHIELD TO ENSURE
EVEN APPLICATION.
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Allow the treated area to dry
completely. Resume activities with the assurance that mold
will not affect the areas treated with Mold Shield. |
MoldShield recommends that all mold inspections
and remediation be done by trained and certified personnel, although
we do appreciate the substantial costs incurred by homeowners to
hire such personnel, and therefore offer homeowners the products to
treat their homes on their own. This document is only designed as a
guideline for common problems found in homes. MoldShield is not
responsible for any consequential damages caused by the use of the
Application Protocol to repair any mold-related issues. Always
consult a Certified Mold Inspector should you have any questions or
concerns.
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