High Humidity in the Basement Leads to Mold in Englishtown, NJ

Challenge

A homeowner in Englishtown, NJ had chronically high indoor humidity levels in his basement. In an attempt to prevent mold growth and other issues from this excess moisture in the air, he installed a generic store-bought dehumidifier. He found out the hard way that these dehumidifiers are not up to the task of dealing with the challenging below-grade environment of basements as he found himself with surface mold growth throughout the basement. Mold in basements and crawl spaces produces mold spores that travel on air currents throughout the home. So, mold growth down below affects the air quality in the home’s living areas. The homeowner contacted Mold Solutions to treat the mold problem and prevent future mold growth. 

Solution

First, we equipped our personal protective equipment (PPE) and then treated the mold with an antimicrobial application called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 is an EPA registered product that attacks mold on a cellular level and immediately kills it. Next, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold growth throughout the area.

Afterward, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is a moisture-sensitive application that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergenic. One of the best features of MAPS 2 is that it will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. To address the high humidity levels in the crawl space, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona commercial grade dehumidifier. These dehumidifiers cost less to run than other dehumidifiers, cover over 3000 square feet, are energy efficient, and will properly control the humidity levels in the crawl space.