Mold and other contaminants can build up in indoor environments over time, as these microorganisms thrive in dust and grime. Regular cleaning is essential for mold prevention, especially for those sensitive to it.

Additionally, consider our Cleaning for Health service once every quarter. This service is like an intensified version of Spring Cleaning! It surpasses regular housekeeping or typical Spring cleaning by using advanced ISO cleanroom techniques to effectively clean, sanitize, and disinfect indoor spaces. This service plays a crucial role in mold prevention, particularly for individuals who are sensitive to mold.

If you have a reliable air purification system that you use regularly and your home doesn’t have moisture problems, then testing might not be necessary, especially if nobody in the house is experiencing unusual symptoms or allergic reactions.

However, some clients appreciate the reassurance that comes from independent lab testing. We can conduct air spore and surface testing, as well as ERMI/HERTSMI-2 tests, if needed.

Think of testing as a way to assess the “health” of your home, similar to measuring blood pressure. For those who are sensitive to allergens, this can be a valuable method to ensure that your living space remains healthy.

Living in a damp or wet building can have serious health implications, particularly due to the increased risk of mold growth. It’s crucial to quickly identify and address any moisture issues or structural problems that could lead to mold.

Our “Mold-Prevent” quarterly inspections are designed to help with this. They include moisture mapping and visual checks of the property. These inspections allow us to spot potential structural weaknesses or other issues that could create moisture problems down the line, so we can fix them before they lead to more serious damage.

Moisture mapping is especially helpful for finding hidden moisture issues that might go unnoticed for a long time, such as rising damp caused by drainage problems, moisture in crawlspaces, or slow leaks from concealed plumbing. By staying proactive, we can help ensure your living space remains healthy and mold-free.

Maintaining clear gutters and downspouts is vital for preventing moisture accumulation and mold growth within residential structures.

Clogged or overburdened gutters can lead to overflow, resulting in damage to eaves and facilitating water intrusion into the building. In extreme cases, prolonged inefficiency of gutters has been linked to significant damage to roofing systems. It is equally important that downspouts effectively direct water away from the foundation of the house or into designated French drains. If downspouts fail to perform this function, they should be cleared and possibly extended to avert the pooling of water at the base of the structure.

Such conditions can contribute to rising dampness or water intrusion into crawlspaces, which is known to be one of the primary sources of microbial contamination within homes.