It is highly unlikely that fogging will kill the virus causing Coronavirus.  It’s possible that it will knock down some of the airborne particles, but it will certainly not sterilize the contaminated hard surfaces.  Source removal is critical, which would involve cleaning all surfaces with a registered EPA product, according to the instructions. Many instructions…

We often get asked whether it’s possible to tell by looking or smelling if building materials contain asbestos.  That would be really helpful, since asbestos was used in thousands of products and for many decades. Unfortunately, no, asbestos-containing products cannot be identified by look or smell.  They look and smell the same as the tile,…

There are three common reasons for attic mold.  All are from excess water: Inadequate ventilation – if there aren’t enough soffit and roof vents, or if insulation is blocking the soffit vents, any condensation that gets into the attic gets trapped and creates a great atmosphere for mold growth. Roof leaks – if water is…

Unfortunately, dead mold is still very harmful to your health.  The only way to safely handle a mold problem is the physical removal of the building materials with mold.  In the case of drywall and other permeable/non-cleanable materials, that means removing the drywall itself.  Other materials such as wood framing can be salvageable.  The important…

Important restoration industry links: IICRC – The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the cleaning and restoration industry.  More info here RIA – The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is the oldest and largest trade association representing the restoration and reconstruction industry with over 1,100 member firms worldwide….