That dehumidifier you started out with is a $2000.00 piece of WATER DAMAGE restoration equipment... used to PREVENT mold.... NOT for mold remediation! You use AIR SCRUBBERS during mold removal. IF you use a dehumidifier in a mold contaminated area, you have to have it fully serviced and cleaned, and the filters replaced before you can use it somewhere else.
William with air scrubber do you think i have to change the filters after i use it in the mold remediation? I got extra thinking I might but I noticed both filters are quite expensive.
@@Pinkheartbwell IICRC Standards say yes. Anytime you use dehumidifiers in a mold contaminated environment, you are supposed to replace the filters and decon the coils. Do people really follow those standards? probably not. In most cases they just wash them out with a fungicide.
there a product called reset . its a gas that oxidizes everything then the gas goes away after a couple hours . they use it on anthax because it oxidizes
The CDC and EPA say yes. Avoid skin contact (long sleeves & pants or a tyvek suit, gloves), eye contact (sealed goggles), and breathing it in (N95 respirator)
Now you have contaminated your very expensive dehumidifier. Never dry until mold remediation is completed. I see no HEPA air scrubbers, no negative pressure in containment. There is no chemical, spray or fog is going to help. Physically remove the mold by HEPA vacuuming, then scrub with soap and water. BTW...great PPE...EXCEPT for the no gloves taped to suit and on protective goggles! Scrub, scrape or HEPA sand the mold. Complete physical mold removal is key. NO SPRAY OR CHEMICAL will ever take care of mold...especially if the source of moisture is not repaired! Don't risk your health. Consult a professional. BTW. You can't kill mold (spores...they are seeds)
So how do you remove spores suck them up out of the floor and entire bathroom surfaces ? Or what if I cover it with plastic throw the plastic away then vacuum with a regular vacuum? And do the spores stick to other wall locations or no because no water on wall yet.
@@Andy-wz7jm After finding/fixing water source problem. I removed moldy sheetrock and baseboard and put in trash. Rented dehumidifier until moisture meter showed very low. Wearing a respirator, I scrubbed framing with a wire brush, then sprayed with mold control. After it dried then called for mold inspection.
When you have structural moisture issues? The first thing is to diagnose where or how the water (MOLD food source) and something to grow on! You can clean, using treatment before and after removal of wood, sheet rock anything else affected by the water damage and drying process. Once completely dry then sealing.
Us enzyme product is called MoldStainKlear™ Crawl & Attic Mold “Stain” Remover. This is questionable to me. I don’t want to just remove mold stains- I want to kill mold to the root. Which product on their site are you specifically referring to.
Do they test for all types of mold and spores in the air? Like what about lions mane mushroom I grow? They are not mold but I don’t want to be blamed for mold bc these spores might show up 🤔
OH... and mold professionals will use any fungicide available... doesn't matter... its all marketing.. even in the industry. Mold is very fragile, and just about any disinfectant will do it. What makes a difference is how well it is removed and what is done to prevent it from re-occurring.
Lol I totally agree with this. I've killed a lot of mold in my house using $3 jug of distilled white vinegar. Hydrogen peroxide also helps with killing spores.
Tea tree oil does also and myrrh oil does also...I'm gonna make a bomb of bleach,vinigar ,baking soda tea tree oil and 100percent hydrogen peroxide to deep clean the ways after scrapping..let sit overnight..and wash down...I use to wonder I used hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil into the paint to use after its all dry would work..then use 2 humidifiers in the basement and old vacuum with hepa filter to get up any particals from around the floor.....then I wondered if we mixed hydrogen peroxide to the concrete mixture to go over the cement blocks ..just wondering cause mold had to have a permanent solution
Do you need to throw away any TV's, Computers or kitchen appliances if there's high levels of aspergillus penicillium in an apt? Can you do a video of what personal belongings to get rid of
@@Anthony-pi6pf i'm not completely sure. I had a mold inspection done and was told there's water in the walls. The air quality test and sampling they took revealed that I have over 630,000 counts of apergillus penicillium in the apt. Not sure if that means there's a true infestation.
@@valeriamoscova5154 is there visible mold growing all over the place? Is the spore count from a swab test or from the air sample. There’s a lot of shady companies out there so take everything they say with a grain of salt. Step 1 is to stop whatever iscausing the leak and definitely dry the place out though.
@@Anthony-pi6pf I have a patch of mold on the bathroom wall and a patch on the baseboard in the bedroom. The swab test showed almost 11,000 count and the air quality test is 630,000. I was told that if I buy a h2o2 plasma machine, rent a POD container and run the machine, I can save some of my belongings like the tv's and computers. I don't know how true this is and if they're just trying to sell a machine. I just don't want to take it to another house
@@valeriamoscova5154 ok with air samples Coming in that escalated, I would seek local Professional help. Maybe get a second opinion from someone around you. Abs your insurance policy may be able help with costs. Not sure what state you’re in but You can also try calling a Public adjuster to help with the claim Process
@williammiller6110 Question, is a Vevor hepa scrubber good? Is it better to DIY HEPA scrubber by using (3) 4 inch MERV13 or higher filters with a regular fan for an area as big as the one in the video like 2x2x2 mold drywall inside kitchen that's no bigger than 10x10 x8 sealed area and access to a window?
Nice video but you did forget to mention air scrubber, scrubbing or sanding down the framing, and your guy wasn't wearing gloves. If there was mold there, the chances of that mold absorbing into skin is high. Also, the chemical you used did you use a mold stain removal?
@@jasongrappone345 Hey Jason, it looks like you know what you're talking about. Do you do this for a living? If so, would you mind if I hit you up with some Qs?
@@jasongrappone345 Sup bro! I appreciate you getting back. Yeah, not sure if YT has a chat feature since I don't do much more than watch vids, post a few of my own, and post quick comments. I really don't want to blow up this dudes vid with all my crap, lol
What was your process like? I’m being charged 7k for them to spray one spot with a $30 bottle and rag and not even pull up the flooring where the house flooded😂
@@NatePrime Had to be out of the house for 48 hours. They removed damaged areas and cleaned everything the first day and then did some hand fog machines the next day. The house smelled like bleach for 3 weeks. I had to clean off the surfaces of everything because it left brown dust all over my stuff. Was a pain but the mold has not come back.
I found Mold Klear while searching for TM-100. From my research one needs to use an enzyme to ensure the mold and mycotoxins are both killed. I wasn't able to locate anywhere to purchase TM-100 so am going to purchase Mold Klear.
Absolutely not. Bleach does not kill mold. It discolors it, pisses it off, and then it releases far more mycotoxins into the air. Doesn't kill it at all.
How to create a need. What an amazing 'emerging opportunity'...this industry is ridiculous. They turned my $300 minor leak into a $3000 insurance claim and three days of haz mat, I'll never do that again. Get a productive job, not economic friction - too many laws.
$300 day job would be if someone just stops by and looks at it. Each piece of equipment cost at least $500 dollars. Labor, transportation, cleaning and actual inspection is what cost. That’s why companies can’t make money because cheap owners expect work to be free. If you can’t afford a house apartments might be the thing for you
That dehumidifier you started out with is a $2000.00 piece of WATER DAMAGE restoration equipment... used to PREVENT mold.... NOT for mold remediation! You use AIR SCRUBBERS during mold removal. IF you use a dehumidifier in a mold contaminated area, you have to have it fully serviced and cleaned, and the filters replaced before you can use it somewhere else.
Great information and accurate
William with air scrubber do you think i have to change the filters after i use it in the mold remediation? I got extra thinking I might but I noticed both filters are quite expensive.
@@Pinkheartbwell IICRC Standards say yes. Anytime you use dehumidifiers in a mold contaminated environment, you are supposed to replace the filters and decon the coils. Do people really follow those standards? probably not. In most cases they just wash them out with a fungicide.
Hey William, it looks like you know what you're talking about. Do you do this for a living? If so, would you mind if I hit you up with some Qs?
@@Miami_Bad_Boy_BOSS Yes I do for living. Be glad to answer questions
there a product called reset . its a gas that oxidizes everything then the gas goes away after a couple hours . they use it on anthax because it oxidizes
What is the name of the enzyme chemical? What is the name of the chemical for mold ?
How do you not know if it's spread throughout the other walls though?
Should your PPE include gloves? I did not see it being covered.
The CDC and EPA say yes. Avoid skin contact (long sleeves & pants or a tyvek suit, gloves), eye contact (sealed goggles), and breathing it in (N95 respirator)
I wish you were here in Houston texas
I've been A.M.R.T certified for close to 5 years now and I love how interesting mold really is
Loved my AMRT CLASS!!
What do you mean?
Do you guys wear plastic gloves when wiping down?
Once the treatment is done what are the chances for mould to come back if it doea
Great explaination. Thank you for the knowledge and tips.
Now you have contaminated your very expensive dehumidifier. Never dry until mold remediation is completed. I see no HEPA air scrubbers, no negative pressure in containment. There is no chemical, spray or fog is going to help. Physically remove the mold by HEPA vacuuming, then scrub with soap and water. BTW...great PPE...EXCEPT for the no gloves taped to suit and on protective goggles! Scrub, scrape or HEPA sand the mold. Complete physical mold removal is key. NO SPRAY OR CHEMICAL will ever take care of mold...especially if the source of moisture is not repaired! Don't risk your health. Consult a professional. BTW. You can't kill mold (spores...they are seeds)
Its a rental-Drive it like you stole it!
So how do you remove spores suck them up out of the floor and entire bathroom surfaces ? Or what if I cover it with plastic throw the plastic away then vacuum with a regular vacuum? And do the spores stick to other wall locations or no because no water on wall yet.
@@Andy-wz7jm After finding/fixing water source problem. I removed moldy sheetrock and baseboard and put in trash. Rented dehumidifier until moisture meter showed very low. Wearing a respirator, I scrubbed framing with a wire brush, then sprayed with mold control. After it dried then called for mold inspection.
When you have structural moisture issues? The first thing is to diagnose where or how the water (MOLD food source) and something to grow on! You can clean, using treatment before and after removal of wood, sheet rock anything else affected by the water damage and drying process. Once completely dry then sealing.
Us enzyme product is called MoldStainKlear™ Crawl & Attic Mold “Stain” Remover. This is questionable to me. I don’t want to just remove mold stains- I want to kill mold to the root. Which product on their site are you specifically referring to.
Do they test for all types of mold and spores in the air? Like what about lions mane mushroom I grow? They are not mold but I don’t want to be blamed for mold bc these spores might show up 🤔
OH... and mold professionals will use any fungicide available... doesn't matter... its all marketing.. even in the industry. Mold is very fragile, and just about any disinfectant will do it. What makes a difference is how well it is removed and what is done to prevent it from re-occurring.
Even just the random stuff at home
Depot?
Lol I totally agree with this. I've killed a lot of mold in my house using $3 jug of distilled white vinegar. Hydrogen peroxide also helps with killing spores.
@@brandondaniels9471it depends on the species. I tried white vinegar and the mold got alot worse
Tea tree oil does also and myrrh oil does also...I'm gonna make a bomb of bleach,vinigar ,baking soda tea tree oil and 100percent hydrogen peroxide to deep clean the ways after scrapping..let sit overnight..and wash down...I use to wonder I used hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil into the paint to use after its all dry would work..then use 2 humidifiers in the basement and old vacuum with hepa filter to get up any particals from around the floor.....then I wondered if we mixed hydrogen peroxide to the concrete mixture to go over the cement blocks ..just wondering cause mold had to have a permanent solution
Do you need to throw away any TV's, Computers or kitchen appliances if there's high levels of aspergillus penicillium in an apt? Can you do a video of what personal belongings to get rid of
only porous materials. but i really wouldnt worry about it unless theres a true infestation.
@@Anthony-pi6pf i'm not completely sure. I had a mold inspection done and was told there's water in the walls. The air quality test and sampling they took revealed that I have over 630,000 counts of apergillus penicillium in the apt. Not sure if that means there's a true infestation.
@@valeriamoscova5154 is there visible mold growing all over the place?
Is the spore count from a swab test or from the air sample. There’s a lot of shady companies out there so take everything they say with a grain of salt.
Step 1 is to stop whatever iscausing the leak and definitely dry the place out though.
@@Anthony-pi6pf I have a patch of mold on the bathroom wall and a patch on the baseboard in the bedroom. The swab test showed almost 11,000 count and the air quality test is 630,000. I was told that if I buy a h2o2 plasma machine, rent a POD container and run the machine, I can save some of my belongings like the tv's and computers. I don't know how true this is and if they're just trying to sell a machine. I just don't want to take it to another house
@@valeriamoscova5154 ok with air samples
Coming in that escalated, I would seek local
Professional help.
Maybe get a second opinion from someone around you.
Abs your insurance policy may be able help with costs. Not sure what state you’re in but
You can also try calling a
Public adjuster to help with the claim
Process
@williammiller6110 Question, is a Vevor hepa scrubber good? Is it better to DIY HEPA scrubber by using (3) 4 inch MERV13 or higher filters with a regular fan for an area as big as the one in the video like 2x2x2 mold drywall inside kitchen that's no bigger than 10x10 x8 sealed area and access to a window?
Where do I get the enzyme pump? House is infested need help.
I do not know if you will see this but your video is the best I have seen on the subject so far. Five stars buddy thank you
Nice video but you did forget to mention air scrubber, scrubbing or sanding down the framing, and your guy wasn't wearing gloves. If there was mold there, the chances of that mold absorbing into skin is high. Also, the chemical you used did you use a mold stain removal?
I've seen some recommendations where they say to be 100% effective you need an ozone generator too. What are your thoughts on this?
if you are treating the mold do you need to have a dehumidifier in place...
If so which brands are the best
NO
How about o3 ozone? Musch cheaper and gets the job done..
No true!
Please tell me the spray chemical on it after physical removing it
trade secret, bleach
@@jasongrappone345 100% correct answer here.
@@jasongrappone345 Hey Jason, it looks like you know what you're talking about. Do you do this for a living? If so, would you mind if I hit you up with some Qs?
@@jasongrappone345 Sup bro! I appreciate you getting back. Yeah, not sure if YT has a chat feature since I don't do much more than watch vids, post a few of my own, and post quick comments. I really don't want to blow up this dudes vid with all my crap, lol
I have mold spores on my head,can I borrow the fogger?thanks
Going through the process of getting mold removed now. It is costing us 10k.
What was your process like? I’m being charged 7k for them to spray one spot with a $30 bottle and rag and not even pull up the flooring where the house flooded😂
@@NatePrime Had to be out of the house for 48 hours. They removed damaged areas and cleaned everything the first day and then did some hand fog machines the next day. The house smelled like bleach for 3 weeks. I had to clean off the surfaces of everything because it left brown dust all over my stuff. Was a pain but the mold has not come back.
sound too low
I appreciate the dehumidifier tip.
Only use the dehumidifier after all of the mold is killed
So are you using Moldklear? Seems too good to be true, I'm surprised I have never head of it.
I found Mold Klear while searching for TM-100. From my research one needs to use an enzyme to ensure the mold and mycotoxins are both killed. I wasn't able to locate anywhere to purchase TM-100 so am going to purchase Mold Klear.
Nothing works but stopping the water and physically removing it! You can not kill it...only slow it down.
having trouble hearing you ,great info tho
Ugh I can barely hear.
wait so my $230 dehumidifier just blows mold everywhere????????
Without the proper filter it will.
No Volume
I use my steam cleaner to remove mold
You guys are awesome! Thank you!
Go Birds‼️
Can I buy the machines at Lowes or home depot
No
Did he say use a bleach type product
You look like Robin Williams
Tyvek suit mask but bear hands…
I believe the professionals used bleach for mine. Is this sufficient???
Not likely, but just check periodically to see if the mold comes back.
If it doesnt, then youre good
Absolutely not. Bleach does not kill mold. It discolors it, pisses it off, and then it releases far more mycotoxins into the air. Doesn't kill it at all.
@@ohiocashbuyers4681 Does hydrogen peroxide or cleaning vinegar do it?
NO
Your fantastic
Excellent. Just drop the music. WAY TOOO LOUD MUSIC. PAINFUL!
How to create a need. What an amazing 'emerging opportunity'...this industry is ridiculous. They turned my $300 minor leak into a $3000 insurance claim and three days of haz mat, I'll never do that again. Get a productive job, not economic friction - too many laws.
Explain what they did exactly everything is done for reason.
You're way too vague
$300 day job would be if someone just stops by and looks at it. Each piece of equipment cost at least $500 dollars. Labor, transportation, cleaning and actual inspection is what cost. That’s why companies can’t make money because cheap owners expect work to be free. If you can’t afford a house apartments might be the thing for you
Mold professionals don't kill mold.
They should give it out for free!
Learn how to control your volume daaaa!
suits and masks but no gloves - totally laughable