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Mold Fine-Particulates

Easy to use Mold Bomb Fine-Particulate Fogger grounds fine and ultra-fine particulates in just one treatment.

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Is Mold Making You Sick?

If you are concerned about mold sickness and the effects of mold exposure, try our free online Mold Health Screen. This program is developed in partnership with Mold Test Company to provide you a better understanding of the health risks associated with toxic mold exposure.

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Water Damage

Mold will generally form first around wherever there is water damage. We suggest starting around these areas for initial mold inspection and testing.

Kitchen

When you're inspecting the kitchen, you need to focus on the water sources in places like under the sink, refrigerator and dishwasher. Mold and bacteria swabs are the most common samples taken for testing inside a dishwasher or refrigerator with suspect mold.

Attic

Water intrusion from your roof and gutters is common after a storm. When inspecting your attic, pay close attention to visible mold on the insulation and the HVAC system. If your insulation is black, it may be a sign of a problem. If you see signs of an issue, it’s strongly recommended that you test the HVAC unit with a mold swab.

Musty Odor

A musty or damp smell is a strong indicator of mold or harmful bacteria. It is common that you will not see mold colonies with the naked eye; this does not mean that mold spores aren’t elevated to a hazardous level. We recommend that you do air sampling in each room exhibiting this odor in odor to determine the severity of the contamination.

Doors & Windows

Doors and windows are a high risk area for water intrusion. Be sure to check around door and window seals for moisture. Any leaks can lead to mold and bacteria contamination in your environment.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a common problem spot because of the elevated levels of moisture. We suggest testing the intake fan as the best bathroom sampling method. The intake fan will come into contact with the majority of the air in the bathroom, making it the preferred testing location.

Water Stain

Water damage is the best way to find mold that you can’t see with the naked eye. Mold needs two things in order to grow: a food source like drywall or dust, and moisture. Any water stains on your wall or ceiling are potential hot spots for mold growth.

Visible Mold

Visible mold can manifest itself in several ways, the most common of which would be either white/black or green circular patterns on cellulose materials such as drywall. Visible mold sightings are generally the best place to start testing. The key to properly testing an environment with visible mold is to examine the area around the visible mold for other colonies that may be less easy to spot.

Basement

Basements and crawl spaces are one of the most common places where mold and harmful bacteria are found. Pay close attention to the decking and floor joints for signs of mold growthsuch as dark circular patterns on porous surfaces. (An air test is a great way to test areas you can’t reach). If you have an HVAC system in your basement or crawlspace, we recommend testing with a mold swab.

Kitchen

When you're inspecting the kitchen, you need to focus on the water sources in places like under the sink, refrigerator and dishwasher. Mold and bacteria swabs are the most common samples taken for testing inside a dishwasher or refrigerator with suspect mold.

Attic

Water intrusion from your roof and gutters is common after a storm. When inspecting your attic, pay close attention to visible mold on the insulation and the HVAC system. If your insulation is black, it may be a sign of a problem. If you see signs of an issue, it’s strongly recommended that you test the HVAC unit with a mold swab.

Musty Odor

A musty or damp smell is a strong indicator of mold or harmful bacteria. It is common that you will not see mold colonies with the naked eye; this does not mean that mold spores aren’t elevated to a hazardous level. We recommend that you do air sampling in each room exhibiting this odor in odor to determine the severity of the contamination

Doors & Windows

Doors and windows are a high risk area for water intrusion. Be sure to check around door and window seals for moisture. Any leaks can lead to mold and bacteria contamination in your environment.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a common problem spot because of the elevated levels of moisture. We suggest testing the intake fan as the best bathroom sampling method. The intake fan will come into contact with the majority of the air in the bathroom, making it the preferred testing location.

Water Stain

Water damage is the best way to find mold that you can’t see with the naked eye. Mold needs two things in order to grow: a food source like drywall or dust, and moisture. Any water stains on your wall or ceiling are potential hot spots for mold growth.

Visible Mold

Visible mold can manifest itself in several ways, the most common of which would be either white/black or green circular patterns on cellulose materials such as drywall. Visible mold sightings are generally the best place to start testing. The key to properly testing an environment with visible mold is to examine the area around the visible mold for other colonies that may be less easy to spot.

Basement

Basements and crawl spaces are one of the most common places where mold and harmful bacteria are found. Pay close attention to the decking and floor joints for signs of mold growthsuch as dark circular patterns on porous surfaces. (An air test is a great way to test areas you can’t reach). If you have an HVAC system in your basement or crawlspace, we recommend testing with a mold swab.

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Mold Can Be Found in Many Areas, here are some of the most common places mold can be found:

  • Attic
  • Bathrooms
  • (HVAC) Heating and Air System
  • Water Heater Room
  • Doors and Windows
  • Kitchens
  • Basements
  • Crawl Spaces
  • Any Moist Areas
  • Garage
  • Behind Ceiling Tiles
  • Under Carpets

Once you discover mold in your environment it’s important to keep in mind mold travels very easily to surrounding areas. A simple way to think about it is mold will travel similarly to dust particles, therefore, anywhere dust can go mold can go. It is very important that if mold is discovered in an environment you treat the surrounding areas including contents in addition to the visible mold growth.

Mold Contamination

The longer an environment is left untreated the stronger the risk of cross contamination into other rooms. Often cross contamination occurs through the HVAC system, so we suggest treating the entire system if possible.

There is a common misconception that bleach kills mold. When you apply bleach to a colony of mold spores it will wash out the color of the spore but not damage the spore itself. The majority of mold spores are chlorine resistant making them immune to things like bleach. The only way to be sure to kill mold is to use a product with an anti-fungal anti-microbial element.

Using the proper safety equipment is advised when doing a mold remediation. Here are some safety suggestions:

  • Respirator with gas cartridges
  • Latex gloves
  • Safety glasses
  • Protective disposable suit

We Talk You Through the Process

The prospect of beginning a home project can be intimidating. We at BioCide Labs understand that and can walk you through the entire process step by step over the phone. Our trained experts are here to assist you from start to finish.

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We Talk You Through the Process

The prospect of beginning a home project can be intimidating. We at BioCide Labs understand that and can walk you through the entire process step by step over the phone. Our trained experts are here to assist you from start to finish.

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BIOMATRIX AIR SCRUBBER

The First Professional HEPA Filtration Designed for Homes.
The BioMatrix Air Scrubber filters down to 0.3 microns. Filtering out mold spores, fine and ultra-fine particulates, some disease-causing bacteria, pollen, dust, insulation fragments, and more. The BioMatrix Air Scrubber eliminates major mold spores from the air in minutes!

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Medical Testing for Mold Exposure

Biocide Labs now is now offering medical testing for mold exposure through our partnership with MCC medical. If you’re sick from mold, we have the medical answers you need.

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