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Black Mold Clean-Up
Clean-Up Costs
Most small spots of black mold contamination associated with a minor drip or leak or spot of
condensation can be easily and inexpensively cleaned up.
Educate yourself first by
reviewing these educational guidelines:
- Clean-Up Guide
- "A brief guide to mold, moisture and your home."
www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html
Small Area (Less than 10 Square Feet):
TYPICAL COSTS:
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Cup of bleach |
.10˘ |
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Gallon of Water |
.01˘ |
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Rubber gloves |
$1.00 |
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Bucket |
$2.00 |
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Goggles |
$4.00 |
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Dust Mask |
$5.00 |
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"Sweat Equity" |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL |
$12.11 |
Professional Clean-Up Costs
Our information from across the USA is that price gouging is in full force, based on
a combination of the customer fear factor and the contractor fear factor that everyone is
poised to sue everyone else who becomes involved in the clean-up process.
The minimum costs we hear for professional testing or small clean-up crews start at about $1,000.00/day.
Large Mold Clean-Ups
Don't procrastinate. All mold, whether toxic or not should be cleaned
up the same way - carefully and safely to protect your health and not spread
harmful spores into the air. If you find mold growing on a surface, plan to clean it
up right away. Learn how to carefully clean up the surface mold prior to
conducting the leak or other problem investigation. Educate yourself first by
reviewing these educational guidelines:
- Big Jobs: For big jobs (more than 10 sq. feet) read "Mold Remediation in
Schools and Commercial Buildings." (www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.html)
or call (800) 438-4318 for a free hard copy.
- Another standard industry reference is the NYC Department of Health's
"Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation in Indoor Environments."
(www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.html)
Black Mold Water Sources
Water, Water, Water -- You've got to find the water! An integral part of your black mold clean-up must be
the discovery and correction of the water problem that has caused the mold to grow indoors and create an indoor
mold contamination problem.
Black Mold/Mildew and any other mold contamination will grow back in a few days if the surface remains moist
due to condensation or a water leak.
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