Despite the frequency of mold being identified as a contaminant in attics and crawlspaces, there is surprisingly little in the way of controlled research to help building owners and contractors determine the most effective and cost-efficient means of addressing such problems.

Mold Solutions has released MPI Antimicrobial, an EPA-registered antimicrobial that’s designed to inhibit mold and other microbes.

The Healthy House Institute and the IICRC recommend that post remediation verification, or PRV, be completed following a mold remediation job to ensure that all work was done correctly.

According to a Nov. 11 story on NJ.com, Rutgers researchers have found that fruit flies exposed to mold came down with symptoms that are similar to Parkinson’s Disease, a breakthrough discovery in the potential health issues that may be caused by mold exposure.

This month, Contec, Inc. is celebrating a big milestone – 25 years of bringing critical cleaning solutions to customers all over the world. 

IICRC S520-2008 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation The IICRC is in the process of revising the IICRC S520-2008 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation.

The IICRC is revising the IICRC S520-2008 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation and the draft S520 Standard is under peer review and available now for public review and comment.

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced that its Mold Removal Specialist (MRS) certification exam is accepted for applicants seeking mold remediation licensure in the state of Florida.