Mold Content Coordination

Content Handling During Mold Remediation:

Content Relocation and Decontamination:

Necessity of Relocation:

• • The customer's content must be moved from the work areas to facilitate effective structural mold remediation. This ensures unimpeded access to affected building materials.

Decontamination Protocol:

• • Before moving content out of the contaminated or contained area, a thorough decontamination process is mandatory.

  • This process includes:

    • HEPA Vacuuming: All surfaces of the content should be thoroughly HEPA vacuumed to remove loose mold spores and debris.

    • Detergent and Water Wipe-Down: Following vacuuming, content should be thoroughly wiped down with a detergent and water solution. This addresses remaining surface contamination.

  • If decontamination of the item isn't practical, then the item being transported will require carefully enveloping with 4 or 6 mil poly to protect the unaffected area of the property from accidental distribution.

Additional Consideration:

• • • This decontamination procedure is especially critical if the content requires moving through an unaffected part of the structure. This prevents cross-contamination and ensures the spread of mold spores is minimized.

Storage and Disposal:

• • After decontamination, content may be moved for:

    • Storage in Another Location: If content is to be stored, the storage area should be clean and dry to prevent further mold growth.

    • Direct Disposal of Items: If items are deemed non-salvageable, they should be disposed of in sealed bags or containers to prevent spore dispersal during transport.

Content Cleaning:

• Content that's to be cleaned will require an IH inspection for cleaning effectiveness. 

  • This test is generally conducted by using a swab or tape lift from hard to clean areas of the hard furniture.

    • On upholstered items the IH will smack the cushions to make any particulate in the cushion rise to the surface where it'll have a tape lift sample lifted. 

    • It is exceedingly difficult, some would say impossible to clean upholstered items clean enough that they'll pass an IH's inspection.