Mold remediation and cleanup is a complicated issue. Always seek professional advice before attempting to clean or remove any materials that may be contaminated with mold. The type of mold that you have in your home and the total surface area affected will, in part, dictate the most appropriate steps to take.

According to the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules and Regulations (.pdf File Download), if the mold contamination affects a total surface area of 25 contiguous square feet or more, a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor is required to follow a Mold Remediation Protocol written by a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant and the Protocol is required before the Mold Remediation Contractor can begin working on the project. During the remediation, all affected areas are required to be contained or sealed off from the rest of the home so as to prevent the spreading of airborne molds to the rest of the home. After the remediation is complete, the project must be be re-inspected and tested by a qualified, licensed Mold Assessment Consultant.

The re-inspection and Clearance criteria should include a thorough visual assessment, testing of building material moisture levels, and sampling for mold spore contamination to insure the remediated areas are clean and debris free, the remaining building and structural materials are dry, and there is no visible mold growth. If the project passes the visual and procedural assessment and the sample analysis results meet the established Clearance Criteria, the project will be granted Clearance by the Mold Assessment Consultant.

The licensed Mold Assessment Consultant will provide the client with a Clearance Report and a Texas Department of Insurance Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation stating that the remediated area(s) are “Mold Damage Free.”

If you have any questions about mold remediation, contact Mold Inspection Sciences or a Texas Licensed Mold Remediation Company.

You may visit the following sites to gain more information about choices that you have for mold cleanup and remediation. Mold Inspection Sciences makes no claims about the information or documents contained in the references provided below. This information is provided only as a starting point and strictly for reference purposes. These references in no way imply that Mold Inspection Sciences endorses the procedures outlined in the referenced documents.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

State of the Science on Molds and Human Health

Basic Facts about Mold

Facts about Stachybotrys chartarum and Other Molds

Facts about Aspergillosis

Interim Recommendation for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers

Facts About Mold and Dampness

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A Brief Guide to Mold and Moisture in Your Home

Mold Remediation Advice

Institute of Medicine

Damp Indoor Spaces and Health

California Department of Health Services Indoor Air Quality Info Sheet:

Mold in My Home: What Do I Do? (.pdf version)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

Mold Resources Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
(A great guide for residential property as well)

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments

United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine:

Industrial Hygiene and Preventive Medicine Mold Assessment Guide, February 2002

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