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Discount Mold Testing in Mesa

May 062013

We urge Mesa home and business owners to order a mold testing soon as they spot the telltale signs of a mold problem, including water damage or flooding.

Removing mold from a home can be an extremely confusing process. However, mold is one problem that Mesa homeowners cannot afford to let linger for a long period of time. When left uncontrolled over time, a home’s mold problem can spiral out of control, damaging the property value and can put the health of residents at risk.

While mold removal can be an complicated process, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as many Mesa homeowners think. Thanks to Mold Inspection Testing Mesa, local home and business owners can order independent mold testing on any property. These independent mold tests verify the extent of a home’s mold problem and ensure that mold removal companies are honest.

A friendly specialist will visit the home and conduct a series of tests. Samples are collected and sent to a lab for verification.

After receiving the results and studying the home, the specialist will recommend the best way for the homeowner to proceed. AZWaterDamageMoldRemoval.com delivers a comprehensive report to the home which includes specific mold removal instructions as well as details on the extent of the mold damage (if mold is present at all).

We urge Mesa home and business owners to order a mold test as soon as they spot the telltale signs of a mold problem, including strange odors, visual growth patterns, and any recent health complications or flooding within the home.

You will find a telephone number they can call to schedule an immediate mold testing in Mesa. The website also features specific information about the mold testing process.

AZWaterDamageMoldRemoval.com is an independent company from where the samples are tested. That way you know the report is unbiased.

Call Us Today at 480-277-1766 to schedule a mold test.

Don’t Live with Mold in Peoria, Arizona

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May 062013

With extreme changing weather conditions, flood damage and the resulting mold damage can be unfortunate, yet common occurrences. If you fear that the safety of your home has been compromised by mold, water damage, or leaking windows, we can help.

By hiring a professional company for mold remediation, you will have peace of mind that the job will be done correctly. The process of mold clean up is time sensitive, as breathing contaminated air can have dire consequences to the health of your family and pets. We are fully bonded and insured and even has an emergency response team available for your most urgent needs.

For any questions you may have about how we can help with your mold damage in Peoria AZ, please visit our website at www.azwaterdamagemoldremoval.com

Arizona Water Damage Service Experiences Increase Due to Mold Season

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Apr 202013

Arizona Water Damage Service Experiences Increase in Business Due to Allergy and Mold Season

Our mold and water damage restoration team, has experienced a significant increase in business, due to the arrival of spring and allergy season. The water damage restoration team has received an increase in requests for air duct cleaning, which is helpful in preventing allergy symptoms caused by pollen, dust and mold.

“The mold really comes out around this time,” when reached for comment Tuesday. “The combination of the warmer weather and all the rain we’ve been having really sets it off. You need to nip it in the bud and get rid of it before it spreads too much.”

Air duct cleaning is an important step for preventing strong allergy reactions. “Your home should be your sanctuary from allergies,” he said. “But if your air ducts are full of dust, pollen or even mold spores, you aren’t doing yourself or your family any favors. It all blows right into the air that you breathe. Just think about what your air ducts are shooting into your house.”

Keeping your air ducts clean can also prevent end of summer and fall allergies. “Think about the first time you turn your heater on. That burning smell is all of that pollen, dust and mold that is built up burning.”

We are one of the most experienced water damage restoration teams in the state of Arizona. The dedicated crew is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the following services: water damage cleanup, smoke and soot cleanup, de-humidification, mold removal, claims inventory service, sewage backup repair, HVAC/air duct cleaning, deodorization.

Usually in older structures you’ll find more prone to molding; areas including: Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Peoria, Gilbert, Deer Valley, Cave Creek & Fountain Hills.

Controlling moisture controls mildew

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Apr 202013

Scottsdale — It might start with a couple of dark spots on the grout where the shower stall
meets the tiled wall. A few days later, the spots multiply.

Mildew.

“For most people, it’s just kind of an ugly pain. Their bathroom gets these black stains,”

For others, though, “It’s an allergen, like cat hair, dog hair.” If it’s not removed,
it can result in respiratory problems or other allergy symptoms, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.

Mold and mildew, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency calls “mold in early stage,” can
grow on a wide range of surfaces as long as moisture is present, and they can give your house a
musty smell.

“Molds can gradually destroy the things they grow on,” the Environmental Protection Agency says
in a pamphlet for consumers on its website. “You can prevent damage to your home and furnishings,
save money and avoid potential health problems by controlling moisture and eliminating mold
growth.”

It’s important to do both — control the moisture and clean up the mold — to keep it from growing
back, the EPA says.

Cleaning large areas — more than 10 square feet, the EPA says — might require a contractor
trained in mold removal. For smaller areas, it can be a do-it-yourself job.

Frequently, the bathroom is the first place in which people notice mildew.

“A lot of people take a shower, get out of the shower” and go on their way. “
Basically, they’ve left all this water on the walls and floor of the shower and — surprise,
surprise — the bathroom is damp and you find mildew growing on the grout.”

Often, condensation — not a leak — is the source of the moisture.

“The bathroom fan is a big part of keeping the moisture level down in the bathroom,” he said. “
If there isn’t one, put one in. If there’s a small one, put in a bigger one or use it more.”

Opening the bathroom window also helps, as does more frequent cleaning, according to the
EPA.

They also suggests using a squeegee to wipe down the shower walls.

There are many products available for cleaning mildew and mold, but homeowners also can mix
their own. A bleach solution that the CDC says should be “no more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon
of water” can be used to clean and kill mildew.

“For the typical homeowner, they would scrub it down really well with bleach water and then they
should seal the grout, seal it once a year or so to keep it watertight.”

Wear protective gloves while cleaning. The CDC also recommends protective eyewear.

If you can’t get rid of the mildew with bleach, you might have to dig out the grout and replace
it.

For those looking for an environmentally friendlier alternative to bleach, one of
the products that mold experts recommend is Concrobium, which can also be used as a fog if a whole
room is affected.

If you need any help or would like us to take a look for you view our mold testing page.

How to repair blisters in drywall due to minor water damage.

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Mar 122013

(warning) If you find any mold… any at all, call us to make sure you aren’t contaminating your home.

If water is getting into your wall from rain, a sprinkler that’s too close to your house, or even from a plumbing leak you’re likely to see patches of damage on your walls near the spot of the intrusion. That’s because drywall has a paper backing, so when it gets wet, it can bubble and wrinkle, sort of like a sheet of paper does.

To diagnose the problem, place a four-foot level across the damaged area and learn how much the sheetrock has sagged. If it’s more than about 3/8 of an inch, the structural integrity of the drywall is probably ruined and the section should be replaced.

If no sagging has occurred, use an awl to randomly push into the sheetrock. You should feel substantial resistance, and the awl shouldn’t be able to penetrate the sheetrock any more than 1/8 of an inch without excessive force. However, if the awl goes through the sheet rock much deeper than 3/16 of an inch, consider replacing the section.

To replace the section: Use a utility knife to cut out the damaged area, leaving a square or rectangle so it’s easy to match up with a new patch of drywall. Look in the hole to see if the damage goes deeper than the drywall (to the studs, for example) and find the source of the leak so you can stop it before you fix the wall. Set up a fan near the hole you created and thoroughly dry the area before continuing. Cut a new piece of drywall to fit tightly into the hole you have created. You may have to back it with a piece of plywood. Then attach the drywall and use a good-quality drywall tape to cover the seams.

Prime, paint and keep a close eye on it in case the damage returns. That could signal a more serious water problem than you suspected.

To repair the damage: If the damage is superficial, you may not have to replace the drywall. Dry the area thoroughly, sand the blisters from the wall and prime the spot with a pigmented lacquer product called KILZ. This product will keep the stain from bleeding through a new coat of paint.

Freezing pips can cause many issues

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Mar 122013

It has been a busy year for plumbers fixing cracked frozen pipes, but local plumbing and air conditioning specialists say the danger of leaking pipes is never really over for homeowners. It’s important to take steps year-round to prevent water damage.

When temperatures dipped below freezing for several days in a row, bad things happen!

It’s really cold and the pipes freeze and as it gets warmer throughout the day it thaws out and then the pipes start popping.

The cracks caused by frozen pipes aren’t something that usually go unnoticed. Even if the pipes are inside a wall, someone living inside the home would notice the water build up in a few hours.

Every two to three years we see a deep freeze like the one experienced this year. It has to freeze four to five hours for three days in a row to cause this kind of freezing.

While the danger of freezing pipes may be over by this time of year, pipes still need constant maintenance to keep them flowing correctly.

“We didn’t really see a problem, but then all of a sudden we heard a crash,” “We had broken dry wall and ceiling. We placed all of these buckets to catch the water that kept coming, and tried to pick up as much insulation as we could.”

If this happens to you we can help. Give us a call as soon as possible!

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Offering New Residential Mold Repair Services in North and West Phoenix

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Mar 092013

Industry leaders for professional mold removal services have recently announced that We are now extending our mold repair services to residential clients across Goodyear, Surprise, & Deer Valley. Our company’s new solutions offer clients the opportunity to remove dangerous mold growth within their properties utilizing the latest in removal technology and industry techniques.

When mold is present within a property, it presents a clear health danger to those living in the home. Mold spores are sometimes toxigenic to humans and many can cause serious disease. But removing mold from a property can be a complex process that, if not handled correctly, could lead to the recurrence of the issue within a short period of time. It’s for this reason that clients in Everett, Seattle and Bellevue must work alongside our mold repair experts ensure that mold issues are fully remediated from your home.

Our company has designed a highly efficient residential mold removal process that covers each element of mold location and removal and ensures that all work is handled with the ultimate in professionalism. In addition, the company’s qualified technical team can utilize next-generation services such as HEPA filters to remove mold from property during the mold remediation process. This ensures that all traces of the mold are gone and that homeowners can go back to enjoying a peaceful, safe residence.

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How to spot mold!

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Mar 082013

Here is a simple snippet on how you can spot mold in your home or business.

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Mold – Mold is everywhere, and left unchecked, it can destroy your home. Health effects can range from general congestions and eye irritation to shortness of breath and serious mold infections of the lungs. Mold removal can present other dangers from improper ventilation to the mixing of toxic chemicals. Mold comes in a variety of colors including white, brown, orange, green and black.

Mold often has a furry look or resembles a stringy slime, but certain molds can also have a powdery-look. Black mold is considered to be the most dangerous type of mold found in homes. Mold can grow at an extremely fast pace. A mold colony can form in as little as 48 hours from the initial contact a mold spore makes with a surface. Test your home’s air for mold after the remediation is done, sample both inside and outside your home at the same time. Mold is a moisture problem and in order to rid your house of mold you need to find out what is causing it and fix that problem to prevent any future mold problems.
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Mildew starts in afew little spots, then takes over

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Mar 082013

It may start with a couple of small dark spots on the grout where the shower stall meets the tiled wall. A few days later, they multiply.

Mildew.

“For most people it’s just kind of an ugly pain. Their bathroom gets these black stains,”

For others, though, “it’s an allergen, like cat hair, dog hair,” If it’s not removed, it can result in respiratory problems or other allergy symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mold and mildew, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency calls “mold in early stage,” can grow on a wide range of surfaces as long as moisture is present, and they can give your house a musty smell.

“It’s an indication of dampness, like in bathrooms that are not ventilated very well,”

“Molds can gradually destroy the things they grow on,” the Environmental Protection Agency says in a pamphlet for consumers on its website. “You can prevent damage to your home and furnishings, save money and avoid potential health problems by controlling moisture and eliminating mold growth.”

It’s important to do both — control the moisture and clean up the mold — to keep it from growing back, the EPA says.

Cleaning large areas — more than 10 square feet, the EPA says — might require a contractor trained in mold removal.

Frequently, the bathroom is the first place that a homeowner or apartment dweller might notice mildew.

“A lot of people take a shower, get out of the shower” and go on their way. “Basically, they’ve left all this water on the walls and floor of the shower and surprise, surprise, the bathroom is damp and you find mildew growing on the grout.”

Often, condensation — not a leak — is the source of the moisture.

So if you find a leak and suspect that mold may be growing behind walls or tile, give us a call. We would love to help ensure your family is safe!

Storms cause high moisture levels and black mold in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

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Mar 082013

With new storms rolling into Fountain Hills, AZ the rise in moisture can cause Black Mold.

When water damage in a building is not quickly and properly addressed, it can result in mold rapidly contaminating parts of a building. In fact, mold can begin to grow in many circumstances in as short as 24 to 48 hours.

Mold growth on building materials can result in structural damage, decreased property values and serious health concerns for building occupants. One of the more commonly found types of mold in water damaged buildings is Stachybotrys chartarum.

Over the past decade there have been numerous media reports about Stachybotrys that have often referred to it as toxic mold. Stachybotrys has been found to have the ability to produce the mycotoxin known as trichothecenes. Trichothecenes are powerful inhibitors of protein synthesis. In addition to concerns over mycotoxins, Stachybotrys and many other types of fungi are known to cause allergies and trigger asthma in susceptible individuals.

When mold growth is found indoors, it is important to have it remediated properly to prevent making the situation worse.

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