Mold Removal & Mold Services Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Millstone Township, NJ, were recently doing some deep cleaning of their basement, and when they removed a drawer out of a dresser, they discovered mold growth. They immediately stopped cleaning and contacted Mold Solutions to have the mold treated. The cause of the basement mold growth was chronically high relative humidity levels, which is quite common in basements and crawl spaces. For mold to form, flooding, a burst pipe, groundwater infiltration, or other major water intrusion event is not necessary. Mold can just as easily start to form if there is a high level of moisture in the air. 

Fortunately, all of the building materials were sound with no loss of structural integrity, so we were able to treat the mold directly right were it sits with our removing any building materials. The homeowners were quite relieved that the mold treatment would not involve an extensive tear-out and renovation. We treated the entire basement with our EPA registered antimicrobial called MAPS 1, which attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly. We then scrubbed away the mold and applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders the mold non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

For long-term prevention of returning mold, the homeowners had us install a commercial-grade whole-house SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which is considered one of the best high-performance dehumidifiers and filtration systems on the market. They are specifically designed to work in the challenging environment of basements and crawl spaces and operate 24/7, turning on and off automatically using a built-in hygrometer. There is no water pan to empty and is set up to drain into a sump pump or other drainage system. These dehumidifiers will keep down indoor humidity and moisture to levels where mold will not form. By producing clean, dry air, these dehumidifiers do a great job eliminating musty odors and that muggy feeling caused by high humidity. The indoor air quality is dramatically improved. These machines have proven especially beneficial for those with allergies or asthma. 

We first treated the affected areas by applying our EPA registered solution called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions 1, otherwise known as MAPS 1. This product attacks mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly.

We then applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders mold non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

Recently, a Cowleys Mold Solutions crew was sent to a home in East Brunswick, NJ, to remove mold that had formed in the basement. The homeowners discovered a small leak in their basement and had the problem fixed. However, after the leak was repaired, they were still left with dangerous mold growth. Once mold grows in an area of the home, airborne mold spores released by the mold will travel and air currents throughout the home. Not only does the mold spread, but the home’s occupants breathe in this air, which can precipitate respiratory health issues. People and mold simply cannot occupy the same space!

Normally, we don’t remove sheetrock unless it is water-damaged and has lost its structural integrity. This particular customer was concerned that there may be mold growing behind the wall. We believed there was likely no issue since the sheetrock was not water-damaged, and if there were mold, it did not pose any threat since it was “locked” in a contained space. Nevertheless, for his own peace of mind, the homeowner wanted to affirmatively determine whether there was mold growth behind the wall.  Pursuant to the homeowner’s instructions, we cut out some areas of the drywall so we could visually determine whether there was a hidden mold problem. Just as we suspected, there were no mold issues behind the wall. All of the mold in the basement was visible on the basement’s external surfaces. 

With our process, there is no need for a massive tear-out and renovation project, and we can often do so in less than a day. Here, we treated the entire basement by applying MAPS 1, which an EPA-registered antimicrobial that attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. We then scrubbed away the mold and applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders the mold non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

Unfortunately, mold staining had occurred because the mold had been present in the area for quite some time. These stains are purely aesthetic and pose no health risk because once MAPS 1 & 2 have been applied, the mold is no longer a threat.

While this homeowner in East Brunswick, NJ, was cleaning out his attic, he noticed a section of his attic had mold growing on it. Apparently, he had a leak in his attic that went unnoticed for quite some time, which is what caused the mold to grow in the first place. He hired a roofer to repair the leak, and once the repair was finished, he called our office to remediate the mold.

First, we inspected the attic from top to bottom to make sure there weren't any other potential conducive conditions that could contribute to even more mold growth. Fortunately, there were none. Next, we treated the area with MAPS 1. MAPS stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions and is an EPA registered antimicrobial solution that immediately kills mold on a cellular level. After treating the area, we scrubbed away all the staining with our mold stain remover.

Lastly, we applied MAPS 2, which is a patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it non-allergenic and harmless.  Maps 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet in order to prevent mold growth.  Now the mold is removed and the attic is protected from any future mold growth!

The Mold Solutions team was dispatched to a residence in North Plainfield, NJ to treat a serious mold problem that had developed in the basement because of a burst hot water pipe. As often happens with flooding or another extensive water intrusion like a burst water pipe, mold will start to form. Upon inspection, this North Plainfield basement had patches of mold throughout, especially on and around the water pipes and water heater. 

Mold, a type of fungus, is a living, breathing organism that requires air, some organic material to consume (pretty much any processed wood in a home), and a water or moisture source. Mold is not a random occurrence. There is always some underlying cause — some water or moisture problems inside a structure. Indoor mold not only ruins insulation and causes other property damage, but it is also a serious health problem. Mold can trigger a host of respiratory problems for the building’s occupants, especially with the very young and the elderly. Some of us have higher mold sensitivities than others, and since mold does not affect people uniformly, any amount or strain of mold must be treated. Even if the mold growth is out of sight in a basement or crawl space, mold-contaminated air will still invade the living spaces, degrading the home’s air quality.  

We first treated the entire basement by first applying our EPA-registered anti-microbial called MAPS 1. This product attacks mold at its DNA and kills it instantly. Next, we wiped away the mold and applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders mold harmless and non-allergenic. The sealant is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates to prevent the return of any new mold growth. The sealant is highly effective on both porous and non-porous surfaces, and on both organic and inorganic materials.

We successfully resolved the basement mold problem in less than a day and there was no removal of building materials, no need for home renovation, and no need for the family to relocate. This project was one of Mold Solutions by Cowleys many successful mold treatment projects.