INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST offers post remediation verification (PRV) inspections and testing. Often referred to as “clearance testing”, this evaluation is performed by a mold or indoor air quality (IAQ) specialist to help determine if the remediation scope-of-work (remediation protocol) was fol
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05/20/2021
Chemically speaking, chlorine bleach is a water solution of sodium hypochlorite. Common household laundry bleach, used to whiten and disinfect laundry, is typically either 5.25 percent (“regular strength”). OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was one of the first federal agencies
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04/11/2021
The presence of mold growth indoors is not normal and may pose health and/or comfort risks to some exposed occupants. Mold growth requires spores (“seeds”), favorable temperatures, a food supply, and moisture. Like plants, mold grows by spreading, and the release of spores. Mold easily spreads ou
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04/01/2021
Molds produce allergens, which are substances that can cause allergic reactions, as well as irritants and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include
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03/10/2021
How To Determine Mold Health Effects Establishing a connection between your health and environment is not a difficult process with the correct testing and expertise. To achieve a definitive connection, you will need 3 factors. Environmental mold or bacteria testing designed to identify toxic path
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02/14/2021
Indoor Air Quality Testing Let us give you peace of mind in knowing that you, your family or your business is safe from unhealthy living and working conditions. Here are some more facts about indoor air quality you should know: 1. Schools have some of the worst air qualitySchools have more oc
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11/24/2020
MOLD TESTING in The Villages, Florida Water leaks at home or office? Got Mold? Musty smell? Getting sick? Mold problems in your Florida home are typically from water leaks or water intrusion in some part of the home. The key is to identify the source so that the mold growth can be properly r
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10/09/2020
How To Determine Mold Health EffectsEstablishing a connection between your health and environment is not a difficult process with the correct testing and expertise. To achieve a definitive connection, you will need 3 factors. Environmental mold or bacteria testing designed to identify toxic patho
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09/15/2020
Mold TravelWhen testing for mold, it’s important to keep in mind that Mold travels around very similar to dust. Your furniture and personal effects are susceptible to mold contamination. When looking for a good sampling point pay close attention to circular patterns in what may appear to be dust
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09/13/2020
NOT GETTING A MOLD INSPECTION? IF YOU SMELL MUSTY IN YOUR HOME. BIG MISTAKE. TO SCHEDULE A MOLD INSPECTION & TESTING VISIT US AT: INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST sets the standard for MOLD INSPECTORS in the Gainesville, Newberry, Micanopy, Ocala, The Villages, Lady Lake, L
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08/24/2020