Can You Remove Mold Yourself?

Mold Remediation Information for Alabama Homeowners

 

Mold Cleanup

Who should do the cleanup depends on a number of factors. One consideration is the size of the mold problem. If the area is less than about 10 square feet (less than roughly a 3 ft. by 3 ft. area), in most cases, you can handle the job yourself, follow the Mold Cleanup Tips and Techniques. However:

• If there has been a lot of water damage, and/or mold growth covers more than 10 square feet, consult EPA guide Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. Although focused on schools and commercial buildings, this document is applicable to other building types.

 

• If you choose to hire a contractor (or other professional service provider) to do the cleanup, make sure the contractor has experience cleaning up mold. Check references and ask the contractor to follow the recommendations in EPA guide Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, the guidelines of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH); Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC); or other guidelines from professional or government organizations. Bio-One of Alabama is one such company, and will come out to give any Alabama homeowner a free estimate, by calling them at (205) 937-1708 or visiting their website at www.bioonealabama.com. 

 

• If you suspect that the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) system may be contaminated with mold (it is part of an identified moisture problem, for instance, or there is mold near the intake to the system), consult EPA guide Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? before taking further action. Do not run the HVAC system if you know or suspect that it is contaminated with mold - it could spread mold throughout the building.

 

• If the water and/or mold damage was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, then call in a professional who has experience cleaning and fixing buildings damaged by contaminated water.

 

• If you have health concerns, consult a health professional before starting cleanup, and call Bio-One of Alabama for a free estimate of the true nature of your mold situation. With three office locations in Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery, Bio-One is Alabama's leading mold expert. 

 

Tips and Techniques

• Fix plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon as possible. Dry all items completely.

 

• Scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely.

 

• Absorbent or porous materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, may have to be thrown away if they become moldy. Mold can grow on or fill in the empty spaces and crevices of porous materials, so the mold may be difficult or impossible to remove completely.

 

• Do not paint or caulk moldy surfaces. Clean up the mold and dry the surfaces before painting. Paint applied over moldy surfaces is likely to peel.

 

• If you are unsure about how to clean an item, or if the item is expensive or of sentimental value, you may wish to consult a specialist. Specialists in furniture repair, restoration, painting, art restoration and conservation, carpet and rug cleaning, water damage, and fire or water restoration are commonly listed in phone books. Be sure to ask for and check references. Look for specialists who are affiliated with professional organizations.

Bathroom Ideas

Places that are often or always damp can be hard to maintain completely free of mold. If there's some mold in the shower or elsewhere in the bathroom that seems to reappear, increasing ventilation (running a fan or opening a window) and cleaning more frequently will usually prevent mold from recurring, or at least keep the mold to a minimum.

 

When in doubt, contact Bio-One of Alabama for a free mold analysis of your home.

*This blog post is inspired by material used from this original EPA article

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Bio-One is Jackson & DeKalb County's #1 Biohazard Cleanup Service

Specializing in the cleanup of crime scenes, suicide, homicide, unattended death, hoarding, feces/urine cleanup and other biohazard cleaning services, Bio-One is Columbus, Georgia's leader in providing help to families when in need.

 

Bio-One is a family-owned Biohazard Cleanup company with three local offices in Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville, and they serve all Alabama residents on what is likely one of the worst days of their lives. What differentiates Bio-One from other companies is their compassion to help others. Bio-One will answer your call, 24/7 and respond immediately. Their services are covered by homeowners' insurance, and in the case when they are not, Bio-One's fees are affordable, and sometimes 100% free in certain circumstances.

 

Bio-One's mission to ensure that no family member in Alabama is ever required to clean up after a loved one. Leave it to the professionals and let them provide the help you need in a time of crisis.

 

Call Bio-One today: 256-677-6111

 

 

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Bio-One is Huntsville's Trusted Odor Removal Expert

Bio-One is Huntsville's and North Alabama's trusted resource for all things odor-related! Specializing in biohazard cleanup, hoarding cleanup and odor removal, Bio-One provides simple and affordable solutions to homeowners looking to have their home smell fresh again.

 

Dog and cat feces & urine odors are sometimes difficult to combat, but there are ways to neutralize those odors with minimal headache.

 

Call Bio-One today for a free in-person estimate. We don't try to sell you unnecessary remedies, nor do we promise you that some magic chemical will do the trick. Our process is simple:

 

     - Listen to your needs

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Who Should You Call When You See Something That Looks Like Mold?

Mold is extremely common here in Alabama, and quite misunderstood. Often while doing a repair, upgrading your home, during a home inspection, or when you spring a leak, homeowners will find a fungal growth somewhere in their home and don't know what to do. Consider the following before "freaking out!"

• Call an environmental testing company to come out and conduct a swab and/or air quality test, to property determine whether or not it is mold, how much of it you have, the type and the exact locations in the home.
• Call a mold remediation company (highly recommended to be a separate company from the one who did the testing) to come and review your mold test results, and also assess the home to determine the remediation protocol, and give you an estimate.
• Check with your homeowners' insurance company to determine if mold remediation is covered under your policy
• Hire the mold remediation to complete the work, and file the claim with your insurance company if needed.

 

Bio-One is North Alabama's leader in fast, honest and affordable mold remediation services. Bio-One does not push unnecessary solutions, and will focus on remediating the mold issue in your home on your budget. Serving Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Killen, Tuscumbia, Russellville, Athens, Huntsville and all surrounding areas, Bio-One is here to help you with all of your mold problems. Call Bio-One today 256-677-6111

 

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Filth Cleanup Services in North Alabama

Sometimes there are house cleaning situations that are just too much for a typical maid service to handle - that is where we come in.

 

Bio-One of Huntsville serves all homes and businesses in Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Cullman, Florence, Guntersville and everywhere in North Alabama. Known for our biohazard cleanup services, including crime scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup, mold remediation, sewage backup, feces/urine cleanup and others - we also specialize in Gross Filth Cleanup.

 

Gross Filth is another type for neglect, or plan-old hardcore deep cleaning. Whether it's a home that hasn't been cleaned for 10+ years, or a home overrun by animals - Bio-One can clean it.

 

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Bio-One Offers Affordable and Expert Mold Removal in Huntsville, Alabama

Bio-One, a local and family-owned company here in Huntsville, AL is North Alabama's Mold Removal & Mold Remediation leader. 

 

Known for their unique and specialty clean up services, such as biohazard cleanup, crime scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and odor removal - Mold Remediation is actually Bio-One's most common job.

 

Unlike most other restoration companies, Bio-One does not offer flood or fire restoration - and because of this, Bio-One's costs are lower, and that equates into lower prices for mold remediation for their customers.

 

Bio-One will work with your homeowner's insurance company to help pay for your mold treatment, and Bio-One can typically respond to your mold removal needs within 24 hours or less.

 

Call Bio-One of Huntsville today for your free estimate: (256) 677-6111

 

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Bio-One Provides Full-Service Estate Cleanout Services in North Alabama

Inheriting an estate can be a stressful task, especially when the home itself is full of personal belongings, furniture and other items. Bio-One - known for their expertise in Hoarding Cleanup and Crime Scene/Trauma Cleanup, also offers full-service Estate Cleaning services.

 

Bio-One will essentially help you with the actual "clearing out" of the property prior to your estate sale (if you are having one, of course). The Estate Clean Out process  1) determine what the family wants to keep and/or sell 2) locate all "keep" items and unknown items of value and then set to the side and/or clean to get ready for sale/transport 3) dispose of all unwanted/junk items and arrange for pickup/disposal 4) determine which items the family would like to donate, and then take to the donation center of the family's choice and 5) perform a deep clean of the home, if needed. 

 

Bio-One offers free estimates, and their service locations are Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, The Shoals, Scottsboro, Cullman, Fayetteville and everywhere in between.

 

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Toilet Overflow & Sewage Backup Cleanup Services in North Alabama

Bio-One is Alabama's leader in sewage backup cleanup, feces and urine cleanup, toilet overflow cleanup and similar cleanups. 

 

Often when a homeowner experiences once of these issues, they are faces with the task of having to call a restoration company who typically deal with extreme flood and water damage issues. Bio-One of Huntsville is the best choice for a toilet overflow, minor flood issue, sewage backup cleanup, and feces cleanup in your home or crawlspace. Bio-One's services are covered by homeowner's insurance, and their experienced technicians specialize in Biohazard Cleanup - meaning not only will they fix the water damages in your home and dry it out, but also totally disinfect your home from any bacteria from the toilet/sewage/water backup itself.

 

Bio-One can respond same day, so call them today at (256) 677-6111. They cover Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, Scottsboro, Moulton, Hartselle, Florence, Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Arab, Cullman and all areas in between.

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Bio-One Helps Homeowners & Businesses Removal Smoke Odors

If you have ever tried to do it yourself, you may have come to realize that removing cigarette smoke odors from any indoor space is a tough challenge. In fact, it's almost impossible to do unless you understand how to properly deodorize and neutralize those types of odors.

 

Bio-One - Alabama's #1 Odor Removal Service, specializes in removing all tobacco smoke odors from any home, office, business or any indoor space. 

 

With our tried-and-true process, we remove these odors first by treating or eliminating soft, porous articles, followed by physical source and tar removal, and then begin on our proprietary chemical neutralizing process which eliminates odors from every square inch of the space. 

 

Other measures like HVAC duct cleaning may also need to be done to achieve full odor removal.

 

Call Bio-One today for a free estimate. Bio-One serves all of Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, The Shoals, Cullman, Scottsboro, Gadsden, Guntersville, Fayetteville, TN and everywhere in between.

 

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Cleaning Up After Human Decomposition in Alabama

No one ever dreams of even having to discuss the cleanup after a decomposed body is removed, but here at Bio-One, this is a weekly occurrence for us.

Families call us after a loved one is found deceased and the Coroner has done his or her job in immediately releasing the scene. Oftentimes, when a person has passed away and has gone unnoticed, decomposition occurs and can present the family with a challenging and very emotionally-difficult cleanup.

We believe no family should need to take it upon themselves to conduct that type of cleaning. In fact, families don't even have to - this type of cleanup is almost always covered by your own insurance, and filing the claim is something Bio-One does on your behalf.

If you or anyone you know is every faced with this difficult situation, call Bio-One. With locations in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Montgomery we are here to help all those in need.

 

Bio-One Huntsville (North AL):       256-677-6111

Bio-One Alabama (Central AL):      205-937-1708

Bio-One Montgomery (South AL):  334-523-9191

 

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