Q: Can’t I Just Wipe the Mould Away?

No, absolutely not. If you have discovered any signs of mould in the house or business, you need a professional mould removal team to properly handle the contaminated surfaces. The Celtic Maintenance Team will safely and effectively cleanup the affected areas without causing further complications. This is not a do-it-yourself project because if you remove the mould incorrectly, it can and will become airborne and simply remain behind after you think the issue is taken care of. Once the mould is airborne, the concentration is one thousand times higher than had it been left undisturbed. Even though you think you removed everything you can see, it is what you can’t see that is spreading quickly. Our team will locate, treat, and properly discard any surfaces contaminated with the mould.

Question 1

Mould is Present! How Can We Help?

Accepted Answer

The mould inspection process is the most important step for uncovering the underlying issue. Many mould removal companies will simply do an interior test and if nothing if found they simply sign-off on the job. At Celtic Maintenance, this is an extremely complex process that we take very seriously.
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First we test every interior surface we can access, and even if there is no signs of mould present, we take things to the next level. Our team then utilizes testing kits that will sample the air quality in key locations throughout the residence.
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These kits will trap any airborne mould-spores so we can analyze them and prepare a mold remediation plan customized for your situation.
Even after the extensive indoor air quality testing, we then take things outside to get baseline readings of the property. If we can identify unusually high concentrations of mould near the perimeter of the house or business, the mould will invariable make it inside.
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Even after these baselines readings, we still continue to go that extra mile to ensure we have located every trace of mold. The team can make use of carpet cassettes to test the flooring, swaps and scrapings to send to a lab for analysis, and several other techniques that will uncover any underlying issues.

Question 2

Why Do We Go So Far To Find Traces of Mould?

Accepted Answer

Understanding the types of mould is crucial in protecting you and your family from severe health risks. We will also have all the information we need to begin mould remediation.

Question 3

I Think We Have Mould! I Have Questions First!

Accepted Answer

If you even suspect mould may be an issue, we are certainly here to help. The sooner that you have our team of specialists test, identify, and remove the infected areas, the sooner you can relax knowing the air you breathe is safe once again.
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Unlike water damage that you can visibly see, most mould hides behind the walls and above the ceiling just out of reach. For that reason, you will certainly have your share of questions and concerns long before a specialist arrives to diagnose the issue.
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We have developed a unique formula for answering all your questions and getting to work on inspecting for mould at the same time. We start by sending out the mould inspection team to your location to begin the painstaking process of searching for trace signs of dangerous mould spores.
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Although each member of the team can and will address your concerns while on site, we have compiled here on our website a comprehensive list of the most common questions that we have gotten over time in helping restore homes and businesses that have been affected by mould.
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These questions and answers should give you a better understanding about what you are dealing with today, what needs to be done to remedy the situation, and exactly how Celtic Maintenance will get the job done successfully.

Question 4

Can’t I Just Wipe the Mould Away?

Accepted Answer

No, absolutely not.
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If you have discovered any signs of mould in the house or business, you need a professional mould removal team to properly handle the contaminated surfaces.
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The Celtic Maintenance Team will safely and effectively cleanup the affected areas without causing further complications. This is not a do-it-yourself project because if you remove the mould incorrectly, it can and will become airborne and simply remain behind after you think the issue is taken care of.
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Once the mould is airborne, the concentration is one thousand times higher than had it been left undisturbed. Even though you think you removed everything you can see, it is what you can’t see that is spreading quickly. Our team will locate, treat, and properly discard any surfaces contaminated with the mould.

Question 5

What Exactly is Mould?

Accepted Answer

Mould is a fungus that is very common in the central Florida region due to higher than average levels of humidity and excessive rain events. The mould will thrive in a warm and damp environment, and those microscopic spores will travel through the air and attach themselves to flooring, drywall, carpet padding, and insulation.
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Once the mould has taken hold, it will multiply quickly depending on a water source and high humidity levels. The mould will multiply in locations near leaking pipes, poorly ventilated bathrooms, or in walls that were exposed to flooding. The mould will easily grow on any porous surface where damp air is present. Although mould grows best in temperatures over 60 degrees, it is not uncommon to see the mould spread even as temperatures get much colder.
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Not only will mould destroy the structural integrity of the location, it has a deadly effect on humans.

Question 6

How Does the Mould Affect People?

Accepted Answer

Mould remediation is a technical term for mould removal, or the cleaning process by which the mould is removed and the remaining surfaces cleaned and disinfected. These methods of mediation vary from residence to business, and at Celtic Maintenance, we send out a qualified team to identify the specific cause of your mould infestation so we can properly put together a mediation plan that will effectively rid the location of every trace of the mould.
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Once you call our team of professionals to address your concerns, we will create a customized mould inspection and then cleanup process that will treat any and all contaminated areas.
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We make use of HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) vacuums that will remove the final traces of mould to capture even the most microscopic particles remaining.

Question 7

Why Should I Schedule a Mould Inspection?

Accepted Answer

The mould inspection is the most critical part of the entire process. If you simply identify a location that is infected with mould and call to have it treated, unless the source and surrounding areas are checked, the mould will continue to thrive and return in a very short time.
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During the mould inspection, Celtic Maintenance will inspect, sample, and then test the air in the location for the presence of mould. We have several detection techniques we utilize to make absolutely certain that there is no traces of mould hiding in areas difficult to access. Our team will search for the four most common types of mould, each mold type requires a unique cleaning and removal process.
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The sooner you have the inspection done, the sooner you can rest assured knowing everyone can safely breathe the air without concern of developing a serious respiratory illness.

Question 8

What Can I Expect During a Mould Inspection?

Accepted Answer

Once you call our friendly team members at Celtic Maintenance, we will coordinate a time convenient to perform the mould inspection. Our team will first look for signs of the mould growth and try to locate the source of the moisture or water issue.
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This includes carefully searching and inspecting walls, baseboards, vents, even the ducts of your HVAC system. The majority of deadly mould will be just out of sight, so our team will make use of high-tech equipment that will make the invisible easy to see.
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Our team will climb into attic, crawlspace, anywhere that moisture can be accumulating and contributing to the spread of the mould. Without water, there can not be mould, so once we determine the source of the moisture we can begin the next phase which is the mould remediation.
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The reason we work tirelessly to find that water source is unless it is addressed, the mould will simply return.

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