Bonita Springs, Florida Mold Remediation

Interrupted by the scourge that is Bonita Springs mold

Bonita Springs, Florida represents everything “old Florida”. Long front porches facing west to view the spectacular sunsets over the horizon, lush fields, and an old-world feel all define Bonita Springs. Don’t let your piece of Americana be interrupted by the scourge that is Bonita Springs mold. There are many steps to a proper Bonita Springs mold assessment and Bonita Springs mold remediation, and Bonita Springs is no exception to that rule. Bonita Springs folklore is full of old wives tales about secret methods to remove the odor and damage caused by humidity-driven Bonita Springs mold. Vinegar, Bleach, and aerosol-sprays might curtail the aroma and appearance of the Bonita Springs mold damage, but ultimately homeowners that use these methods are just putting perfume on a skunk. The skunk doesn’t go away, and neither does the Bonita Springs mold.

Bonita Springs’s tropical climate poses a unique threat to healthy indoor air because of its high humidity. Biological growth is common in air-conditioned buildings, where moisture and dust in ventilation systems create ideal conditions for microbial contamination, including Bonita Springs mold and bacteria. Changes in building design and operations may increase exposure levels to higher concentrations of a variety of air pollutants. Negative health effects from poor air quality, from allergies to harmful disease, can occur.

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Ten things you can do to prevent Bonita Springs mold from growing inside your home

First and foremost; if anything gets wet in your home; dry it out with air movement and dehumidification if necessary. The idea is to draw moisture out of materials like drywall and wood products

Second; maintain your Air conditioning unit. The A/C equipment not only cools but also dehumidifies your home. Put an Bonita Springs antimicrobial tab in your A/C drain pan, change the return filters every 30-60 days, keep the drain lines clear with a shop vacuum and keep the cooling coils and compressor coils clean.

Third; Vent your attic space and check the A/C ducting for cold air leaks. Cold air in a hot attic causes condensation and can wet you insulation and the back of your drywall ceilings.

Fourth; Calk and seal all wall penetrations to prevent warm moist air from contacting the cool dry air in your home. Condensation again.

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The new Bonita Springs Regulation

The new Bonita Springs Regulation of Professions and Miscellaneous Professions and Occupations of 2008 went into effect on July 1st 2010.

Chapter 468 of this statute “Miscellaneous and Occupations” regulates 16 occupations and professions. Among these are: Part XV: Bonita Springs Home inspectors
And Part XVI: Bonita Springs Mold Related Services.

Chapter 469 regulates Bonita Springs Asbestos Abatement.

Chapter 489 regulates Contracting. Part I: Bonita Springs Construction Contracting and Part II: Electrical and Alarm System Contracting.

Chapter 468 states “That it is necessary in the interest of the public safety and welfare, to prevent damage to real and personal property, to avert economic injury to the residents of the state, and to regulate persons and companies that hold themselves out to the public as qualified to perform Bonita Springs mold-related services.

1. The following persons are not required to comply with any provisions of this part relating to Bonita Springs mold assessment.
(a) A residential property owner who performs Bonita Springs mold assessment on his or her own property. (b) A person who performs Bonita Springs mold assessment on property owned, leased or operated by the person or their employer unless that person is in the business of Bonita Springs mold assessment to the public. (c) An employee of a Bonita Springs mold assessor while directly supervised by a Bonita Springs mold assessor. (d) Persons or organizations acting within the scope of the respective licenses require under Part XV of this chapter on behalf of an insured who hold themselves out for hire to the public as a Professional Bonita Springs Mold Assessor. (e) An authorized employee who is conducting Bonita Springs mold assessment within the scope of their employment as long as that employee does not hold out for hire to the general public.

2. The following persons are not required to comply with any provisions of this part relating to Bonita Springs mold remediation
(a) A residential property owner who performs Bonita Springs mold remediation on his or her own property (b) A person who performs mold assessment on property owned, leased or operated by the person or their employer unless that person is in the business of Bonita Springs mold remediation to the public. (c) An employee of a Bonita Springs mold assessor while directly supervised by a mold remediator. (d) Persons or organizations acting within the scope of the respective licenses require under Part XV of this chapter on behalf of an insured who hold themselves out for hire to the public as a Professional Bonita Springs Mold remediator. (e) An authorized employee who is conducting mold assessment within the scope of their employment as long as that employee does not hold out for hire to the general public.

Terms:

Bonita Springs Mold: An organism of the class Fungi that causes disintegration of organic matter and produces spores, and includes any spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins produced by Bonita Springs mold.

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Living with Bonita Springs mold – Bonita Springs Allergy Issues

People with allergies and Bonita Springs mold sensitivity have a difficult time during allergy season but even in the winter months the symptoms can linger. Sometimes the source of the allergic reaction can be inside their personal living space.

Bonita Springs Mold spores are in the outdoor air all the time and just coming and going, in and out, of our own Bonita Springs homes lets outdoor air and Bonita Springs mold spores inside. When a Bonita Springs mold spore lands on a food source, such as drywall or wood, and has sufficient moisture it will begin to grow on that surface. Once the Bonita Springs mold spore grows into a colony and reproduces, the source of the Bonita Springs mold spores and related allergen are now inside your home.

Bonita Springs Mold has been linked to many health conditions. Some of these are well-documented. Others are still unproven. Most everyone has some of the symptoms attributed to Bonita Springs mold some of the time.

Several state government agencies list conditions that can be caused or made worse by Bonita Springs mold exposure. Some experts say more research is needed before it can be determined if some of the conditions listed below are linked to Bonita Springs mold.

Conditions attributed to Bonita Springs mold include:

- Allergy to Bonita Springs mold – Bonita Springs Mold allergy has been well documented. We test for it in our office, as do most allergists. Symptoms can include runny nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and skin rashes. Allergic fungal sinusitis is also a form of mold allergy.

- Infections - Usually infection from Bonita Springs mold occurs only in persons on chemotherapy or with diseases which may make them more susceptible to infection. Skin, eyes, and lungs are often affected. Aspergillis is the most notable fungus to cause infection (aspergillosis), but others have been associated with infections also.

- Irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory system.

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Bonita Springs Molds reproduce by launching very tiny mold spores into the air

Bonita Springs Molds reproduce by launching very tiny mold spores (seeds) into the air. Bonita Springs Mold spores can be as small as .05 microns and they are very aerodynamic. Normal

breezes and air movement keep spore in the air for long periods of time. But… when the Bonita Springs mold spores land on a damp spot or wet material indoors they may begin to grow. Southwest

Florida Mold’s favorite foods are wood and paper. Our home have lots of wood, in structural, furnishings and trim materials; and paper as the covering on drywall and wall paper. So when Southwest

Florida mold begins to grow on wood product surfaces in our homes it is literally eating and digesting these materials.

When moisture or high humidity exists in a home, particularly if the problem is undiscovered or not addressed, Bonita Springs mold growth can occur.

There is no practical way to keep Bonita Springs mold spores from entering your home. Every time you open a door or window spores blow in to your home. The only way to prevent and control

Central Florida mold growth from occurring in your indoor environment is to control the humidity in your indoor air.

The process of cooling your home with an air conditioning unit will normally keep the humidity in your home below 55%. Also air movement from the A/C unit and ceiling fans will help to discourage

Bonita Springs mold spores from landing and will create evaporation of surface moisture. You can also keep moisture out of your home by caulking any cracks and places where moist outside air

might leak inside and bring higher humidity and condensation. Keep you’re A/C evaporator drain line clear to prevent drain pan leaks on your ceilings. Have you’re A/C technician check your supply

ducts, especially flex duct, for small air leaks. This cool air will cause condensation when it contacts the warm moist air in your attic space. This may cause moisture to wet the back of your

ceiling drywall. Replace worn sweeps on exterior doors to prevent warm moist air from entering. Inspect the weep holes in your windows to insure that rain water can drain to the outside. Insulate

any piping exposed to the inside environment (toilets and under sinks) to prevent condensation. Be sure your dryer and bath exhaust fans are vented to the outside. Not to the attic space.

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It is a seller’s responsibility to disclose problems with a home at the time of sale. For a Bonita Springs mold problem you must have documentation that the Bonita Springs mold growth was properly and completely removed. This documentation can be a paid invoice from a certified Bonita Springs Mold Remediation Company detailing the protocol or methods used to remove the mold problem or Air testing results from a certified Air Quality laboratory.

When you have Bonita Springs mold growth in your home a professional Bonita Springs Mold Remediation and Water Damage Restoration Company should be hired to:

1. Determine where the water entered your home that caused the Bonita Springs mold growth. Make sure the source of the intrusion is fixed and that the materials that were wet are now dry. If not then to dry them.

2. Through inspection and testing determine the extent of the Bonita Springs mold growth and what areas are affected and not affected. Protect any non affected areas with containment and negative air flow.

3. Remove all Bonita Springs mold affected materials while protecting the occupants of the home, the workers and the home owner’s possessions.

4. Clean and sanitize affected surfaces following IICRC S520 guidelines and methods.

If the Bonita Springs mold growth is extensive there is a possibility that mold spores are air borne and that the A/C system and ducting may be affected. In this situation air testing is recommended to determine the type of Bonita Springs mold and the spore count in the air as compared to the spore count in the outside air and the air in non affected.

The process of Bonita Springs mold remediation includes:

- Set up containment with negative air pressure.

- Cap and isolate A/C system from no affected areas.

- Equip Bonita Springs mold removal workers with Personal Protective equipment.

- Carefully cut out all mold affected materials two feet past visible mold. Follow cuts with HEPA vacuum. Double bag and remove all mold affected materials to outside for disposal.

- Follow IICRC S520 guidelines or CIE (Certified Indoor Environmentalist) protocol for HEPA vacuuming and wipe down.

- “SCRUB” the air with a HEPA filtration unit.

- Air test for final clearance to confirm that all indoor sources of Bonita Springs mold spores have been removed.

This is the information that needs to be documented so that a future buyer of your home or property will have no reason to disqualify your property in their selection process.

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