Mold Testing In Rochester

White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration uses a product called Air-O-Cell to test for Mold Spores in your home or business. Air-O-Cell is a unique sampling cassette specifically designed for the rapid collection and quantitative analysis of a wide range of airborne aerosols. It collects both viable and non-viable particulates, such as mold spores, pollen, insect parts, skin cell fragments, fibers (asbestos, fiberglass, cellulose, etc.), and inorganic particles. Should you need to have your home or business tested for Mold spores following a Water Damage, Sewage Back up, or any long term leak- call White’s Cleaning and Restoration. Not only will we be able to test for spores if necessary, but we will also provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE for the remediation of the growth.

Mold Application

Suggested and potential applications include, but are not limited to, the following

• Indoor Air Quality: Mold spores, pollen, insect parts, dust mites, skin cell fragments, plant fragments, dust, fibers, combustion emissions, etc.
• Home Inspection: Mold contamination before or after real estate transactions
• Flood Restoration: Evaluation of mold spore contamination before, during, and after remediation
• Allergy Testing: Mold spores, pollen, insect parts, dust mites
• Clean Room Monitoring: Evaluation of low airborne dust and contaminants from personnel (skin cells, clothing fibers, cosmetics)
• Fiber Analysis: Asbestos, fiberglass, cellulose, ceramics
• Stack Emissions: Fly ash, inorganic dust

Advantages

• Provides excellent detection limits over conventional filter sampling utilizing 25mm or 37mm diameter filter cassettes
• Eliminates sample loss to cassette walls known to occur with filter samples from vibration or static charge during sampling and shipment
• Eliminates the need for direct handling or preparation of collection media or microscope slides in the field
• Eliminates potential cross-contamination between samples and during shipping that may occur with other devices
• Unique optically transparent and smooth collection media allows direct staining and examination by bright field, dark field, and phase contrast microscopy
• The sampling media is compatible with a wide range of biological stains and refractive index oils allowing for direct quantitative analysis of biological and inorganic particles
• The Air-O-Cell will work with virtually any kind of sampling pump capable of pulling a 15lpm vacuum air flow

Understanding Mold

Some restoration companies advertise “mold removal” and may even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy because removing all mold from a house or business is impossible; microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Here are the facts:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Why Choose White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration

We have the fastest response time in the business!
In as little as 48 hours, a minor mold issue can quickly spread through a home or business. Once you contact us, we’re dedicated to starting the remediation process quickly. This fast response lessens the mold damage, limits additional damage, and reduces the remediation cost.

We’re Highly Trained Mold Remediation Specialists
We specialize in water and mold damage restoration, with highly advanced training in restoration techniques and the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property. Our technicians have performed countless Mold Remediation projects both large and small. We pride ourselves as being SouthEast Minnesota’s #1 Restoration and Remediation Company. Our over 70 local customer reviews will speak for themselves.

We Use Advanced Mold Remediation Techniques and Equipment
We invest in the latest equipment and ongoing mold remediation training because it helps us restore your home or business quickly and effectively. We will isolate the affected area using physical barriers and a negative air pressure chamber. Eliminating the potential for cross contamination to areas not affected by the mold growth. This protects your home or business from spreading the spores as well as the occupants in the home or building.

Common Mold Misconceptions

With sensational news stories and misleading advertising, you can easily understand why so many people are misinformed about indoor mold. Learn the facts about mold and the mold remediation process.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold infestation is different, from the amount of mold to the types of materials affected. Each scenario requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. This is why we offer FREE ESTIMATES and INSPECTIONS, so we can develop the correct plan for the damage. The steps listed below illustrate our process for a “typical” mold remediation infestation:

1. Emergency Contact – (507)281-0212
2. FREE Onsite Estimate, Inspection, and Mold Damage Assessment
3. Customer approval of the scope of work and cost involved to properly remediate growth
4. Set Mold Containment in affected area. This reduces cross contamination
5. Placement of Industrial HEPA Air Scrubbers for proper Air Filtration
6. Removing and Disposing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
7. Treatment of all affected and exposed areas within containment with Broad Spectrum Disinfectant/Antimicrobial (ALL Green Products)
8. Cleaning Contents and Belongings with Broad Spectrum Disinfectant/Anti-microbial (ALL Green Products)
9. Final Cleaning and Post Remediation Testing
10. Restoration/Rebuild

What is Black Mold

You may have seen sensational news reports that warn about the dangers of “black mold” or “toxic mold”. These reports can be alarming and confusing so it’s beneficial to get the facts to better understand mold.

Stachybotrys chartarum is the type of mold often called black mold, and it does produce allergens and irritants. However, many types of mold can produce allergens and irritants. Treat any mold with caution – stay out of affected areas and don’t touch or disturb the mold.

How Do I Tell If It’s Black Mold?

Since many types of mold can cause reactions, you should contact us regardless of the color or type of mold. In many instances, multiple types of mold may exist in the same house or structure. If you suspect you have a mold problem, contact White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration immediately.

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (507)281-0212

When water intrudes into your property, mold growth can start in as little as 48 hours. Consider the following mold facts:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic, float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor, and that odor can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Mold Removal Vs Restoration

What’s the Difference?
Since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is impossible. Many restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy. We understand mold and mold growth, White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business. Give us a call today, we provide FREE estimates and inspections. This way we can develop the right plan of action to remediate the growth in your home or business the RIGHT WAY! Were the ONLY local remediation provider than can also provide Remediation Clearance Testing-Written Proof the area was remediated to industry standards.

Signs of Mold? Call Today – (507)281-0212

Commercial Mold Remediation

Besides causing a major business interruption, a mold problem can present a serious health and liability risk for people exposed at your commercial property. Mold infestations can be caused by minor water intrusions, like a slow roof leak or loose plumbing fitting. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. If you suspect your property has a mold problem, call White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration, we will respond quicker than anyone else and work fast to manage the situation.

• 24 Hour Emergency Service
• Fastest Response Time to ANY SIZE Disaster
• A Trusted Leader in the Mold and Water Restoration Industry for over 15 years
• Highly Trained Mold and Water Damage Restoration Specialists
• Discrete Approach, Discrete Equipment, and Discrete Containment Barriers
• Uniformed Technicians, and Discrete Logoed Professional Company Vehicles

Have a Mold Problem? Call Us Today – (507)281-0212

Commercial Mold Remediation Presents Unique Challenges

Mold can spread quickly through a property if left untreated, White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration can respond quickly, working to first Discretely contain the infestation to help prevent its spread to other parts of the building. Next, we will begin the remediation process, working safely and effectively to manage the situation. We have the training, experience, and equipment to contain the mold infestation and remediate it to pre-loss condition. We also have the understanding that your business may still need to operate if possible, and we can make sure the work area stays clean, quiet(as possible), and safe for any occupants in the building. With White’s Fire Smoke and Water Damage Restoration we will work hard to make sure no one knows whats going on in the building, so the business can operate(if possible) as per usual.