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Mold Testing In Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint & Spokane Areas!
We've been poisoned by Mold, Meth and Carbon Monoxide over the past 20 years. We know how serious it is! AND- We only TEST for elevated mold problems. We don't do cleanup. Therefore, we don't have a dog in the fight; we're not "trying" to find mold and hook you into a big expense. 
Lab Certified Mold Testing & Inspection -
Russ and Jeanne are lab certified Spokane, Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene North Idaho mold inspectors and perform mold testing and inspections for both surface and air sampling. Results will disclose both the extent and types of mold present. In some cases, it may become necessary to hire a mitigation specialist to clean the mold. Mold Inspections and Mold Testing are performed in Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Kellogg, Sandpoint and surrounding areas in North Idaho and SPOKANE, WA. MOLD SPORES Ten Things You Should Know About Mold 1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. 2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. 3. If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture. 4. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth. 5. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: a. venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; b. using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; c. increasing ventilation; d. and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning. 6. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. 7. Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced. 8. Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation. 9. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation). 10. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. Mold Testing And Mold Inspection Is a Mold inspection and mold testing necessary? Yes! Surface and air sampling is necessary - especially after cleanup - to determine if an area has been adequately cleaned or remediated. As we do not perform any remediation services, we are not looking to create work for ourselves; we only want to determine if the mold present is elevated, by the lab's standards, creating a hazard to you or your family. Testing for mold should be conducted by professionals such as ourselves who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and providing interpreted results. Sample analysis should follow analytical methods recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or other professional organizations. Inspecting for hidden mold problems Mold inspections may be difficult, and your Sandpoint, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene mold inspectors will proceed with caution when the investigation involves disturbing potential sites of mold growth. For example, removal of wallpaper can lead to a massive release of spores if there is mold growing on the underside of the paper. If you believe that you may have a hidden mold problem, consider hiring us as your experienced professionals. Suspicion Of Hidden Mold You may suspect hidden mold if a building smells moldy, but you cannot see the source, or if you know there has been water damage and residents are reporting health problems. Mold may be hidden in places such as the back side of dry wall, wallpaper, or paneling, the top side of ceiling tiles, the underside of carpets and pads, etc. Other possible locations of hidden mold include areas inside walls around pipes (with leaking or condensing pipes), the surface of walls behind furniture (where condensation forms), inside ductwork, and in roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation). Hiring us as your Sandpoint, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene mold inspectors will assure that the best techniques will be used to find the hidden mold. Why Is Mold Growing In My Home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold in North Idaho, Sandpoint, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, and none of them will grow without water or moisture. Mold Basics
Can Mold Cause Health Problems? Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot (even your lungs) and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This web page provides a brief overview; it does not describe all potential health effects related to mold exposure in Hayden, Sandpoint, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. For more detailed information consult a health professional. You may also wish to consult your state or local health department. How Do I Remove Mold? It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors; some mold spores will be found floating through the air and in house dust. The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold, but don't fix the water problem, then, most likely, the mold problem will come back. Who Should Perform Mold Cleanup? Who should do the cleanup depends on a number of factors. One consideration is the size of the mold problem. If the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet (less than roughly a 3 ft. by 3 ft. patch), in most cases, you can handle the job yourself, following the guidelines below.
Tips And Techniques The tips and techniques presented in this section will help you clean up your mold problem. Professional cleaners or remediators may use methods not covered in this website. Please note that mold may cause staining and cosmetic damage. It may not be possible to clean an item so that its original appearance is restored.
Personal Protection When Cleaning Mold
How Do I Know When The Remediation Or Cleanup Is Finished? You must have completely fixed the water or moisture problem before the cleanup or remediation can be considered finished.
Moisture And Mold Prevention And Control Tips
Reduce humidity
Actions That Will Help Prevent Condensation
Cleanup And Biocides Biocides are substances that can destroy living organisms. The use of a chemical or biocide that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine bleach, for example) is not recommended as a routine practice during mold cleanup. There may be instances, however, when professional judgment may indicate its use (for example, when immune-compromised individuals are present). In most cases, it is not possible or desirable to sterilize an area; a background level of mold spores will remain - these spores will not grow if the moisture problem has been resolved. If you choose to use disinfectants or biocides, always ventilate the area and exhaust the air to the outdoors. Never mix chlorine bleach solution with other cleaning solutions or detergents that contain ammonia because toxic fumes could be produced. Please note: Dead mold may still cause allergic reactions in some people, so it is not enough to simply kill the mold in Sandpoint, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene homes, it must also be removed. We are your Sandpoint mold inspector, Coeur d’Alene mold inspector, Hayden mold inspector, Post Falls mold inspector, Spokane mold inspector, and Kellogg mold inspector performing mold inspections in North Idaho and surrounding areas.
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Meth Testing In Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint & Spokane Areas!
We are Certified Master Inspectors and have been laboratory-trained to test for Structural Narcotics and meth lab / use in the Coeur d’Alene - Spokane area. MERE EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINANTS: Even if you have never used meth, a contaminated home could cause symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Health hazards linked to meth include brain damage, cancer, damage to the liver and kidneys, birth defects, and miscarriages. 90% of all deadly meth labs go unreported. Homes poisoned by Meth USE are even higher. These contaminated homes are often "flipped" - simply surface cleaned and/or repainted to fool an unsuspecting home buyer. . . . even multi-million dollar properties, as we've inspected in our North Idaho area! The problem is so extensive that larger cities such as Denver and Salt Lake City are working on legislation which would require that every home sold be tested for methamphetamine contamination. We protect your family's health by testing for these substances: Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy/MDMA, Benzedrone, Buphedrone, Carfentanyl, Cathinone, DMT, EAPB, Fentanyl, Ketamine, mCPP, MDMAI, MDPBP, MDPV, Mephedrone, Methadone, Methcathinone, Methylone, Mexedrone, MPA, PCP, Pentedrone, Pentylone, PMA, PMMA, 2-aminoindane (2-AI), & other synthetic/designer drugs METH USE has been in our area for over 50 years, so there's a GOOD CHANCE your home has already been contaminated, waiting to make YOUR family sick . . . for years to come! We test your Coeur d'Alene - Spokane area home for traces of meth use OR having been used as a meth lab. Toxic contaminants will remain on walls, carpets and in your furnace ductwork for decades, slowly and insidiously poisoning the occupants. Call Today to Schedule: 208.660.8877 * Home buyers are suing realtors for selling contaminated property. * Tenants are suing landlords for renting contaminated property. * Landlords are suing tenants for contaminating the property. "The potential liability is enormous. . . . The cost of resolving the lawsuit could far outweigh the time and money it takes to clean up a lab." Russell Duke, Health & Safety Manager - Idaho Department of Health & Welfare. If your home was the site of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, you could be at risk of exposure to drug pollution from dangerous toxic chemicals, even after cleaning up the lab. "Meth" targets the brain and central nervous system. A King County (WA) Public Health study reports, "...small amounts of contaminants can remain on floors, walls, counters, carpets, furniture, sinks, drains and ventilation systems. Exposure to even small amounts ... can pose serious health risks." (Read the full study.) Areas of manufacturing – or even extreme drug use - may cause serious health problems to subsequent residents, even if they have never used drugs. Drug pollution does not dissipate with time; it must be identified and cleaned. Methamphetamine can often be cleaned in a manner that is both thorough and cost effective. No laws prevent a property owner from cleaning drug pollution unless the premises are used for commercial purposes. Meth labs have been discovered in all types of neighborhoods, social classes and age groups. Manufacturers have ranged in age from teenagers to grandparents. One of our certified laboratories utilizes a scientific technology known as Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS); this is the same technology being used in airports to safeguard our lives against explosives. Meth Lab Exposure: Health Risks Illegal meth production is a highly explosive process that releases toxic chemical air contaminates, such as phosphine, hydrochloric acid, and vaporized methaphetamine. After a meth "cook" has finished producing meth, residual chemical toxins contaminate all internal surfaces, the ventilation system, waste drains, and of course, the individuals living in the dwelling. Police estimate that for each pound of meth produced, there are 5 pounds of hazardous waste. Methamphetamine manufacturing is a growing a problem, and some law enforcement agencies claim it is unstoppable. Methamphetamine residue does not dissipate with time. It must be cleaned up, to insure personal health and safety. Most meth residue can be cleaned up with everyday household cleaning products. Until a former methamphetamine lab site is cleaned up, no one should rent, purchase, or occupy the property. Meth Cleanup KCI: the Anti-Meth Site KCI: the Anti-Meth Site Tennessee: Cleanup of Meth Contaminated Properties House Committee on Science Meth Cleanup Question and Answer Guide Symptoms of drug exposure Living in a former meth lab? After prolonged exposure to drug contamination, you could experience any of the wide variety of health concerns on the list below. Paranoia Convulsions Acne, Sores Sleep Deprivation Excessive Talking Severe Depression Poor Coping Abilities False Sense of Confidence False Sense of Power Hallucinations Increased Heart Rate Numbness Dramatic Mood Swings Memory Loss Aggressive Behavior Violent Behavior Weight Loss Impaired Speech Hyperactive Behavior Decreased Social Life Increased Sexual Activity Panic If you think your child is involved with or keeping company with those who do drugs, we could discreetly obtain a sample from their clothing or from an unknown substance in your child's room and submit the collection pad for analysis. North Idaho / Spokane Allergy Testing
Do you have trouble breathing? Difficulty concentrating? The problem may be your Indoor Air Quality! Most of us spend 90% of our time indoors. Therefore, Indoor Air Quality is critical to our health. While we once took “air” for granted, especially in the safety of our own homes, many of us are being poisoned in our sleep. Do not confuse the indoor air quality of your house with the air quality of Coeur d'Alene. One does not necessarily have anything to do with the other. Indoor air quality in Coeur d'Alene does not really exist, the air quality of Coeur d'Alene would be an outdoor air quality issue and in no way are we saying anything is wrong with the air in Coeur d'Alene. Today’s airtight houses restrict the out-gassing of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are commonly found in the carpets, paints, furniture, paneling, floorboards etc. in our homes, and we breathe these toxins into our bodies every day. This is further compounded by mold, insect debris, rodent waste, pet dander, dust mites (see photo), structural narcotics and other allergens that North Idaho / Spokane Allergy Testing can identify. Dust Mites Clinics and doctors can tell you what you may be allergic to, but, as North Idaho / Spokane Allergy Testing specialists, we can tell you if you are living with the allergens that cause your allergic suffering. Doctors may not make house calls, but we specialize in them. North Idaho / Spokane Allergy Testing is lab-certified to investigate, inspect, test and sample for a wide variety of allergenic substances. We FedEx the samples to the lab, and you get a Certified Lab Report that is unique to only your home. Armed with that information, you will know exactly the cause of concern in your household, and will finally be able to deal with it. Mold Everyone’s situation is different. Together, we’ll come up with an affordable and effective plan for testing your home or place of business. Call Russell at 208.660.8877. Do not let our title fool you. We may be known as the Coeur d'Alene Indoor Air Quality Inspectors, but we are also known as Post Falls Indoor Air Quality Inspectors, Kellogg Indoor Air Quality Inspectors, Sandpoint Indoor Air Quality Inspectors, Spokane Indoor Air Quality Inspectors, Hayden Indoor Air Quality Inspectors and North Idaho Indoor Air Quality Inspectors. At North Idaho / Spokane Allergy Testing, we look forward to helping you on your path of wellness!Your North Idaho / Spokane Allergy Testing Inspector, Russell Client TestimonialsI am very pleased with the excellent customer service received from Russ and Jeanne. I was able to make an appointment the same day, they both were extremely professional and made my experience very comfortable. Being a first time home buyer, I was very nervous during the initial process. Both Russ and Jeanne put my mind at complete ease and I would recommend their inspection services to everyone.
Jennifer Coeur dlAlene, ID I am pleased with the thorough inspection report compiled by Russ and Jeanne. I appreciate the promptness of the inspection. Pat C. St Maries, ID We were very pleased with the quick response and the very thorough nature of the report. We will feel more comfortable in our new home knowing that someone experienced gave it the once over-after all when looking at homes, the buyer generally sees the more obvious things. Details are important too. Cynthia W. Rathdrum, ID About Coeur d'Alene Home, Mold and Allergen InspectorsWe are called “North Idaho’s Most Trusted Home Inspection Team” because we work only for you. Our purpose is to ensure the safety of you, your home, and your loved ones. Here in North Idaho, there are no requirements for being a “Home Inspector” – and many who have lost their jobs are claiming to be one.
Russ & Jeanne are Idaho's Certified MASTER Inspectors; we have both passed an exam administered by the National Association of Home Inspectors, and fulfill 24 hours of annual Continuing Education requirements. Additionally, we are both Lab-Certified to test your future home for mold, allergens, radon, meth residue, structural narcotics, water quality, lead, asbestos and more. Russell is Idaho’s first Certified Master Inspector® and president of Idaho’s Certified Home Inspectors (members of www.nachi.org ). Jeanne has specialized training in environmental issues. She is a Certified INDOOR AIR QUALITY Inspector, Idaho’s First EDR Certified Inspector, and a certified home and commercial inspector. We are known as a Coeur d'Alene Home & Mold Inspector, Hayden home inspector, Post Falls home inspector, Sandpoint home inspector, Kellogg home inspector and a home inspector in all of north Idaho. We are invested in the communities we serve and are involved in and contribute to the local economies and safety of the citizens of the areas we serve, including mold and allergy inspections and testing in Spokane. Your Coeur d'Alene Home Inspectors have professional training in home inspection (3 Levels), new construction inspections and commercial inspections. we also belong to InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors, The Home Inspector’s Consumer Action Group and The Environmental Solutions Association. We are uniquely qualified to perform you home inspection, and honored to do so! |