Mold growth can happen anywhere that you have a combination of moisture and food! The food being just about anything. The primary areas that we see mold are the following:

1. How Do I Detect Mold?
You Can Find Mold Anywhere You Have A
Moisture Issue!
Mold growth can happen anywhere that you have a combination of moisture
and food! The food being just about anything. The primary areas that we see
mold are the following:
● CRAWL SPACES​ – Crawl Space Mold Removal
● ATTIC SPACES​ – Attic Space Mold Removal
● KITCHEN/BATHROOMS​ – Kitchen/Bathroom Mold Removal
● BASEMENTS
● CLOSETS
● UTILITY ROOMS
● REALLY ANYWHERE IN YOUR HOUSE!!!
Overlooking The Cause Of The Mold Is The #1
Mistake People Make
As bad as mold can be for you, its just a symptom of a bigger problem! It is
very important to understand why the mold is there in the first place! Was
there a ​flood​, ​roof leak​, ​pipe leak​, do we have proper ventilation in the attic
or crawl space, is there a proper vapor barrier installed in your crawl space?
The best methods for mold removal can be used, everything done correctly,
but if you don’t fix the moisture issue, mold will come back!
Is It Safe For Me To Remove The Mold Myself?
That depends on the mold and how much there is of it. The EPA
recommends that consumers can handle mold jobs if the areas in question
are smaller 3ft x 3ft. See EPA guidelines on the following link:
https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-cleanup-your-home.
If you have high risk people living in your home, (Children under the age of 2,
anyone with respiratory issues or immune deficiencies) if the area is larger

2. then the 3ftx3ft rule, or if there has been signs of water damage, we
recommend (So does the EPA) that you use a qualified professional!
Our staff has been trained to adhere to all IICRC (S502)/Clean Trust mold
remediation / mold removal standards. We follow guidelines put forth by the
EPA, National Association of Environmentally Responsible Mold Contractors
and the Indoor Air Quality Association (For mold removal.) We are fully
certified for mold remediation/mold removal, so you can be assured your
mold removal project will be done correctly.
We use third party testing to show that we have successfully removed the
mold in the structure that we worked on. Further more, we give a TWO year
guarantee that the mold will not come back on the area’s that we worked on!
What Steps Can I Take To Remove The Mold
Myself?
We still recommend that you hire a professional for your mold removal
project if one of the two following situations apply:
1. The area is over 3ft x 3ft. (Again this is an EPA guideline)
2. If anyone in your home has respiratory issues or considered high risk.
But if you are set on doing this yourself…(Please keep
the following in mind)
1. Watch Out For Magical Claims By Companies Or On
The Internet
If you look on the internet, you will see multiple ways that people claim to
clean up/remove mold. While we are not saying that some of these claims
will or will not work, it is our opinion that they don’t work 100%! Some of the
more common methods talked about on the Internet or by some
“professionals” are listed below:
BE CAREFUL OF COMPANIES WHO CLAIM TO BE MOLD REMEDIATION
COMPANIES WHO USE BLEACH BASED PRODUCTS OR ULTRA VIOLET
LIGHT!
Bleach As A Way To Remediate Mold:
Positive Points of using bleach:
1. It is very cheap!
2. Works well on NON porous surfaces. (Ceramic tile, etc)

3. Negative Points of using bleach:
1. Only kills the top layer of mold. (Studies have shown it kills about 40% of
the mold on porous surfaces)
2. Breathing bleach does more harm to your body then most molds!
3. It is not a green friendly method of removing mold! In fact, bleach is very
hazardous to the health of your family and pets!
Ultra Violet Light As A Way To Remediate Mold:
When companies claim that they can remove mold using ultra violet light, it
sounds incredibly attractive to potential customers. In short, it sounds
like “cutting edge” technology or the latest, greatest technology. And in
theory, it is very good. BUT then there is the practical side of things.
Ultra violet light breaks up the DNA of mold which results in the sterilization
of the mold. Sounds great doesn’t it????? The problem is, Ultra violet light
only works if the light is kept 1-2 inches from the effected surface. Depending
on the surface, it takes anywhere from 2-10 seconds in that area to effectively
sterilize the mold. As the distance the light is from the surface increases, the
intensity of the light decreases and renders the process ineffective.
Ultra violet light is usually sold by HVAC companies as an additional item for
their sales people to sell. Their unit works with the HVAC system. The
problem with those units is that mold spores are not saturated with the ultra
violet light nearly long enough or close enough to the unit. In our opinion,
these units do not work well for mold removal/mold remediation.
Positive Points of using ultra violet light:
1. Sounds like cutting edge technology!
Negative Points of using ultra violet light:
1. Unless it is held 2” above moldy surface for 2-10 seconds, it doesn’t work.
2. Cost of unit is expensive
3. In our opinion, ultra violet light in a HVAC setting, can NOT expose the
mold enough to its light, to properly kill it.
Borax Used As A Way To Eliminate Mold Problems:
Borax is pushed as a “Natural” way to remove mold. While it is a natural
method, it has the same issues as bleach! It cannot get the the root of the
mold.
Positive Points of using borax:
1. Its cheap!
2. Its a natural method.
Negative Points of using borax:
1. Doesn’t work well on porous surfaces. Can’t get to the root of the mold!

4. 2. Borax is dangerous to mucus membranes such as eyes. It is dangerous if
inhaled accidentally and is very dangerous to your pets!
3. Because of the health hazards it can cause, it is not considered a “green
method” or kid or pet friendly
Other Internet Methods Of Mold Removal:
There are a bunch of other methods that folks have posted on the Internet.
Vinegar, baking soda, ammonia, tea tree oil, grape fruit see extract, the list
goes on and on! Some of these methods may work some don’t work at all. In
most cases, the mold will return in 2-3 months when these methods are used.
The use of fogging type products do NOT do enough to take care of your
mold problem. (See comments below!)
2. Just Killing Mold Isn’t Enough!
Dead mold can be just as harmful as live/active mold. So once you have
treated the mold to kill it, you still have have more work to do! Remove
active & dead mold: Either do this by wiping the mold away with a rag or
remove the item that the mold has grown on. Example of this would
be treating drywall. Cut it out after you have sprayed it with a moldicide.
Care should be given to bag it up immediately, so that you don’t cause cross
contamination. Remember, you must remove the dead mold!
3. Encapsulation Of Wood Or other Areas That Have
Mold Growth.
General contractors who have not been properly trained in mold removal/
mold remediation like to cover the mold up with KILLS. KILLS is an
awesome product if you are trying to block stains that have been caused by
water or smoke damage. BUT it wasn’t made for mold. Far to many times,
we see the mold growing on top of the KILLS (The KILLS becomes food for
the mold).
*​OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN DOING THIS YOURSELF:
You should take extreme care when dealing with mold!
1. PPE: You need to use proper personal protective (PPE) items. When
working on a mold removal project, you should at thevery least use a N95
designated mask. These can be purchased at any home improvement store.
Gloves are also another item that you should be using.
2. Containment: Cross contamination of your house or office should be a
major concern. The area that you are working on shouldbe sealed off from

5. other areas. Any air conditioning/heating returns that are in the area that you
are working, should be sealed!
3. Negative Air Scrubbers should be used when possible. This helps with
keeping the mold in the contaminated area only.
Mold Removal Indianapolis
Contact us For More Details:
(317) 648-9365.
jhemmer@moldremoval-indianapolis.com