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Mold Testing and Remediation
Where to Start?
Educate yourself! There is SO much misinformation out there from both the building industry and the the mainstream medical community.
Here are the basics:
EPA: Learn About Mold
EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
This is a conservative view, and there is a little more to the story (especially for those who are mold sensitive) but still a good place to start learning.
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Testing your home or office for mold
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DIY Testing for mold​
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ERMI testing
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DNA probe of a dust sample. Looks for 26 molds that thrive in water damaged buildings, and 10 that exist in most homes regardless of damage. This method detects molds that air and plate samples miss. ​
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Gives genus, species and estimated amount
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Most recommended:​
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Mycometrics (choose ERMI Accu-cloth kit)
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Air Quality and Mold professional inspectors
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National Expert Consultants: ​​
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The Mold Guy (based in California, but have resources in most states)
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Don't hire firms that do both the inspection and the remediation
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Mold Remediation Companies
Starting your search for qualified remediation professionals
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Guide to finding certified folks:
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Finding Accurate information about mold, water damaged buildings and potential impacts on health
uugh... unfortunately this is a labyrinth (more to come)
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Surviving Mold
Dr. Richie Shoemaker is the pioneering doctor in bringing mold illness into public and medical awareness. If you are (or think you might be) dealing with health issues from water damaged buildings, you need to know about this doctor's work.
Please check out his information and resource-rich website:
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Other Leaders in treating Mold Illness
As awareness of mold illness has *slowly* spread through the medical world, several other thought leaders have emerged, many with different and also extremely valuable approaches to mold illness. Other big names are:
I have learned from all of these doctors (as well as Dr. Shoemaker) and combine their approaches with my own patients.
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Laws relating to Toxic Mold
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Mold Master Class
This is an incredibly concise 2 hour course that covers mold biology, water damaged buildings and why they make us sick, proper testing and detailed remediation strategies. Click on the graphic below to sign up for this course by Brian Karr, an expert in mold testing and remediation.
