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Restoration contractors are unique in that they encounter a wide variety of contaminated environments every day with no site being the same. From mold caused by water-damaging events such as broken water lines and leaking water heaters to odors caused by sewer backups to environments contaminated by methamphetamine.​

Step-by-step processes are used to return a building to a safe environment – sometimes even better than its original condition.

Foster First Solutions supplies the best remediators in the business and provides products in their arsenal for every scenario.​ . If you are looking for a great Remediator in your area, please go to our “Contact” page and tell us where you are and what you are experiencing. We might be able to provide the help you need.

Foster First Solutions supplies the best remediators in the business and has products in its arsenal for every scenario.

What Remediators do:

  • Determining amount and source of mould​.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting exposed building areas, using anti-fungal and anti-microbial treatments.​
  • Containing the area, including setting up negative air chambers to prevent spores from reaching non-affected areas.​
  • Removing affected building materials.​
  • Restoring the area fully, through replacing drywall, painting, installing new carpet, and making any other repairs needed.​
  • Conducting post-remediation clearance testing, carried out by an indoor environmental professional​.
  • And many other post-remediation management systems.

20 Most Popular Terms in the Remediation Industry:

  • Allergen: A substance that can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Mold spores can be allergens for many people.
  • Black Mold: A type of mold also known as Stachybotrys chartarum. It is known for its toxic spores and can cause health issues when inhaled.
  • Biocide: A substance that kills or inactivates living organisms. Biocides are often used in mold remediation to kill and prevent the growth of mold.
  • Contamination: The presence of mold or other harmful substances in a living or working space.
  • Decontamination: The process of removing mold or other harmful substances from a living or working space.
  • Fungi: A group of organisms that includes mold, mildew, and yeast. Fungi can be found in various environments and can cause damage to buildings and other structures.
  • Fungicide: A substance that is used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi. Fungicides are often used in mold remediation to prevent the growth of mold after it has been removed.
  • Hyphae: The thread-like structures that make up the body of a mold or mildew colony.
  • HVAC: Heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The HVAC system in a building can play a role in mold growth, as poor ventilation and moisture buildup can create conditions that are favorable for mold growth.
  • Mycotoxins: Toxins produced by certain types of mold that can be harmful to humans and animals.
  • Mold Remediation: The process of removing mold and preventing its return.
  • Mycology: The study of fungi, including mold and mildew.
  • Mycosis: An infection caused by a fungus, including mold and mildew.
  • Pathogenic: Capable of causing disease. Some types of mold can be pathogenic.
  • Remediate: To correct or improve a problem or situation. In the context of mold, remediation refers to the process of removing mold and taking steps to prevent its return.
  • Spore: A reproductive cell produced by mold and other fungi that can be dispersed through the air. Spores can grow into colonies if given the proper conditions.
  • Stachybotrys: A genus of mold that includes the species Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as black mold.
  • Toxicity: The ability of a substance, including mold, to cause harm to living organisms.
  • Viable: Capable of growing or reproducing. Viable mold spores can grow into colonies if given the proper conditions.
  • Yeast: A type of fungi that can cause fermentation and is used in food products like bread, beer, and wine. Some types of yeast can also cause infections in humans.

 

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