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- Containment keeps spores from spreading to the rest of the house.
- Killing mold isn't enough; it has to be removed.
- The moisture problem has to be fixed or it comes back.
Remediation standards like the IICRC S520 focus on physically removing mold, not just spraying it. Dead mold can still cause reactions.
This topic is part of our complete guide to mold remediation. The articles for this topic are listed at the end of the page.
Step by step
- Inspection and moisture mapping.
- Containment with plastic walls and negative air.
- Removal of porous materials with growth.
- Cleaning of framing and surfaces with HEPA vacuuming and wiping.
- Drying of everything that stays.
- Air filtration during and after the work.
- Verification, visual and sometimes clearance testing.
- Rebuild once the area is clear.
How long it takes
Small jobs take a day or two. Larger jobs with a lot of removal take several days, plus drying and any clearance testing before rebuilding starts.
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