A neighbor’s apartment next door had a plumbing leak in an adjacent wall to your unit that lasted a few days and has been repaired, but now you’re starting to see mold growth on the walls. You tell the property manager about the mold, and they send in their maintenance crew to paint over it, and a week later, the mold returns. Once again, you inform your property manager, who now instructs you to clean it and keep windows open in the room to dry the wall. After following the manager’s instructions, the mold reappears; it keeps returning each time.
Once mold has grown inside a porous substrate such as drywall, it usually leaves a stain that can’t be removed, and that stain is actually mold that is probably non-viable (inactive). However, it can become viable (active) and keep growing under the right conditions—with enough water and food. Removing and replacing the affected substrate is the only way to get rid of it. But before you get a saw and start cutting and removing the wall, you better check with your landlord because it’s not your home, and removing mold-contaminated drywall can exacerbate the issue if not done correctly. The area should be enclosed in a containment, with a HEPA system running, a dehumidifier, an air scrubber, and maybe even a cold fogger. The work will also require special detergent, tools, air quality checks, and PPE to be worn by the worker(s).
Your property manager will usually use their maintenance team to perform the remediation to save on the cost of hiring a professional, and they may also believe that the work is simple enough that they don’t need to involve a mold remediation contractor. However, the remediation often fails to pass a clearance test when it is performed by a non-professional. Unless the maintenance team has some experience and certification in mold remediation, you should insist they hire a third-party professional to do the work.
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5 Microns Inc. is a provider of mold remediation services. We offer free, no-obligation estimates and can work with your property manager to get the job done right. The team is trained, experienced, and certified in mold assessment and remediation. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Book an appointment online at www.5microns.tech/online-appointments and get a free, no-obligation estimate. Call 425-440-8787 Now!
