WIDMERS IS A MEMBER OF THE INDOOR AIR QUALILTY ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN INDOOR AIR QUALITY COUNCIL

Problems with poor air quality in buildings and homes can result in health concerns, liability issues, lost productivity and decreased property values. Studies have shown that most people spend 90% of their time in indoor environments.

Widmer’s has Extensive Experience in Microbial Remediation Projects-

Our Environmental Specialist has Over 30 years of Experience-
We can help with any kind of mold problem, from small isolated areas of mold, to an entire building that may be contaminated. All of our technicians are IICRC certified in microbial remediation and have top of the line training in the proper use of our inspection equipment.

We Use:

• Boroscopes and cameras that inspect mold growth and water leaks through small openings in your walls.
• 3-Stage Hepa air scrubbers that clean the air for airborne mold particles -Puts affected area under negative pressure protecting noncontaminated areas.
• Technicians equipped with personal protective equipment who have been tested and trained in their proper use.

MOLD, MOISTURE, DRYING FACTS & MOLD REMEDIATION

Mold growth is caused by water intrusion or high humidity. The control of mold requires the elimination of moisture. Mold removal methods should be appropriate for the nature of the surface and the concentration of mold present, and may include:

HEPA Vacuuming Damp Wiping Washing with Detergent

Scraping Abrasion Removing Contaminated Materials

• For purposes of mold remediation, materials may be categorized as non-porous, semi-porous, and porous.
• Non-porous materials, such as metal, vinyl and glass, can be readily cleaned and restored to use.
• Semi-porous materials, such as wood framing or furniture, may harbor microbial components but at a depth that permits removal.
• Porous materials, such as drywall or textiles, are typically impossible or cost prohibitive to restore when colonized by mold.

The Removal Methods Should be Specified by a Widmer’s
Certified Indoor Environmentalist’s (CIE) Recommendations.

MOLD SAMPLING

• Relationships between health effects and environmental microorganisms must be determined through the combined contributions of medical, epidemiological, and environmental evaluation.
• In general, airborne microbial levels indoors should be lower than or equal to that outdoors.
• Widmer’s uses our own trained Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) professionals to do both air sampling and tape lift sampling.

THE PURPOSE OF SAMPLING

The goal for biological sampling is to help determine whether the mold particles presented in a particular environment are affecting or causing irritation in certain individuals.

• Sampling is also used to locate the sources of indoor microorganisms and support an effective remediation.
• While we are typically surrounded by a wide variety of different microorganisms every day, sampling provides us with a method to establish in a scientific way whether the environment in question contains more organisms than would normally be present.