The Tools of Mold Removal

Anyone hoping to rid themselves of a toxic black mold problem should be in the market for a qualified mold removal contractor.

And if that's the case for you, remember how important research is in choosing the right professional for the job. As a consumer, it's important to know the lingo your contractor will use -- not just so you'll know what he's talking about, but so he'll know you know what he's talking about. It's harder to snow-job someone who knows a bit about the trade.

So here's a brief and by no means complete list of the tools your mold removal professional might use to tackle black mold in your home or business:

Protective Clothing and Gear. Mold removal is no easy job. As the mold is removed, it sprays out spores in a desperate bid for survival. Anyone who inhales too many of these spores risks serious health problems. That's why most mold removal contractors bring face masks, goggles, and even respirators.

Humidity Meters and Humidistats. Humidity meters simply measure the amount of humidity in the air, so your mold removal contractor can have a good idea of how likely a room is to have prime living conditions for black mold. But humidistats are really cool. Much like thermostats do with temperature, these measure the amount of humidity in the air, and reduce that humidity if it gets to be too much. Your contractor may install one of these if you have a persistent condensation problem.

Moisture Gauges. These measure the amount of moisture in a given material, such as wood or carpeting. A mold removal pro might use one of these to see if the moisture in a substance increases over time, letting him know if your black mold problem was a one-time thing, or something more serious -- like a leaking pipe or cracked foundation -- is at hand.

HEPA Vacuums. You may have heard of HEPA filters. They're the high-quality air processors found in the more expensive vacuum cleaners. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air, and it scrubs the air like steel wool scrubs your pots and pans. Mold removal contractors use HEPA filters to suck all the spores and stray bits of mold out of the air as they do their work.

Borescopes. These are small devices that allow their users to see around corners. Essentially a tiny camera attached to a flexible arm, these allow mold removal professionals to check small spaces between walls and in the plenum spaces of ceilings. If your contractor misses even a tiny bit, the problem will come back, so borescopes are very useful tools indeed.

Michael Kirby is a freelance writer living in Los Angeles. He writes about travel, technology, home improvement and health. One of his clients is Right Way Waterproofing, offers quality mold removal services throughout the Delaware Valley, in Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey. Right Way operates in these counties: Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, Burlington County, Mercer County, Delaware County, Visit Right Way here: http://www.rightwaywaterproofing.com

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