Mold removal services

[Gillis Langston]

Tenant noticed some mold around 1 window and the door to attic. Having a hard time deciding between a regular cleaning service and a full service mold remediation company. Seems like too much for a cleaning service and not extensive enough for a mold remediation company. The mold remediation companies I've contacted (Tallahassee, FL) have quoted me $700+ to survey the home and create a detailed report however I'm not sure the home cleaning services will actually remove the mold well enough to keep it from coming back. Would appreciate any feedback on those who have faced a similar issue.

[Marc Winter]

Let the cleaning company use a product like MoldX or any fungicide.  That will kill the immediate growth.  

There must be a cause for mold growth, and that cause is almost always moisture.

Check there are no roof leaks or attic window leaks. Adequate attic ventilation is a must. Make sure the vents or fans are clean and working properly. 

If the cleaners use the proper chemicals and the mold returns (and there are no leaks, drips, and adequate ventilation), call the mold ghostbusters!

Good Luck.  Keep investing and moving forward!

[Mike Conner]

Contact Extreme Clean they do cleaning and mold remediation or diy since it's a small area. Use MMR available at home depot. 1 product will kill the mold, but the stain remains, the other will remove the stain (super concentrated bleach w surfactant) so, you will need ventilation as it's strong. 

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Gillis Langston:

Mold is usually much easier to deal with than people think. First, you need to understand mold is everywhere, even in the "clean" outside air. It grows in one location because there's excess moisture allowing the mold to take proliferate.

The first step is to figure out the source of moisture. Are tenants failing to ventilate the bathroom after a hot shower? Are they ventilating after cooking? Are there a lot of people living in a small space? Is the water leaking from a pipe, damaged roof, clogged gutters, or some other source?

Once you determine the water source, stop it. Then you can treat the mold it will not return.

This is a great resource to keep for yourself and tenants: https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-...

I suspect your tenant is doing something that creates excess humidity in the home. Teach them how to ventilate and clean the mold themselves.