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Mold is everywhere is some form or other, especially in warm, humid states like Florida. We should know, we are located in Florida. In nature it can be very useful but when in inhabited areas, mold is allowed to sit and feed certain molds can produce dangerous by-products that can cause harm to your home, office or building. This can be especially dangerous if mold is in your HVAC system and as you know, HVAC and Florida go hand-in-hand.

There are a variety of resources available for identifying mold growth and taking steps to eradicate it. Some are pretty straightforward, other will require the hiring of licensed mold remediation experts. 

Here is a brief list of resources 

• EPA Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
• EPA Cleaning Air Ducts of Mold
• Florida Bureau of Community of Environmental Health: Indoor Mold and your Health

In most of the cases the remedation and control follow 3 easy steps. 

1. Remove the source of water, himidity etc. This may means cleaning leaks, floods and or having your HVAC system properly maintained, like getting regular cleaning of your HVAC coils and other components to make sure excessive water is not pooling in the system.

2. Clean the mold with a EPA registered biocide/fungicide to kill mold spores at their sources. On HVAC system do this on coils, plenums, ducts and in the condesnate pans and lines. 

3. Use a mold control agent to control and inhibit mold and mildew growth in your HVAC system or other areas of concern. Make sure to use a Mold Control Chemical that is EPA registered and tested for use while the building is inhabited, otherwise you may need to vacate the area for some time. 

Have other resources or suggestions? We’d love to hear form you. Just leave a comment.