A Leaking Closet Causes Mold in Red Bank, NJ

Mold had found its way inside the closet of the master bedroom of a townhouse in Red Bank, NJ. The mold growth was triggered by a pipe leak in an adjoining townhouse that shared a common wall. Mold requires certain conditions to develop, including excess requires moisture. It is frequently a consequence of a water intrusion event, be it a leaky roof or pipe, groundwater seepage, or even chronically high indoor humidity. Also, mold has a distinct preference for dark out-of-the-way places, so it is often not discovered unless someone is specifically inspecting for it. 

With this townhouse, mold formation on a closet floor could have been easily overlooked. After all, we expect to find mold in those living areas of the home where there is water and moisture like kitchens and bathrooms, or at least where there are pipes. Fortunately, these homeowners caught the problem in its early stages, and the mold did not yet spread to other areas in the home.

The Mold Solutions By Cowleys crew follows strict protocols in treating mold. First, we applied our EPA registered anti-microbial called MAPS 1 to all of the mold-affected surfaces. This product attacks mold at its DNA and kills it instantly. After applying MAPS 1, we then wiped away all the mold and applied MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is a patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it useless and non-allergenic. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

Unfortunately, due to the fact that mold has been present in the attic for a long period of time, it stained the walls. Fortunately, these stains are purely aesthetic and pose no health risk. Once MAPS 1 & 2 have been applied, the mold is no longer a threat.