PowerBees specializes in Air Duct Cleaning, Mold Removal, Flood Damage Repair and the installation of Solar Panels and related products


Mold Removal Services

Mold Removal Services
Mold is a serious health concern

Mold grows in wet environments, and produces spores that can get into the air. Most health problems caused by mold involve these spores getting into your lungs. Stuffiness or a runny nose may be the sign of mold allergy. Other common health problems caused by mold is shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. You may experience asthma-like symptoms even though you do not suffer from asthma.


  • Antibacterial Treatments – PowerBees uses a variety of equipment in conjunction with environmentally friendly chemicals to eliminate bacteria, remove mold and other contaminants. Your health and our environment are our primary concerns, and we are very much against the idea of creating new problems by employing thoughtless solutions to rectify existing problems.
  • Area Rug Cleaning - PowerBees uses a variety of equipment to remove mold and bacteria from carpets and upholstery. When appropriate, our technicians use a steam extractor. Hot steam, in conjunction with a green detergent, are steamed into carpet or upholstery fabric and then immediately vacuumed. We also recommend the application of “next generation” Scotchgard™ to protect against future damage and stains.
  • Carpet Cleaning - PowerBees uses a variety of equipment to remove bacteria from carpets and upholstery, including a steam extractor when appropriate. Hot steam in conjunction with a green detergent are steamed into the carpet and upholstery fabric and immediately vacuumed. We also recommend the application of “next generation” Scotchgard™ to protect against future damage and stains.
  • Carpet Protectors – PowerBees uses “next generation” Scotchgard™ and the environmentally friendly Stain Guard AQA. We will also install eco-friendly carpets!
  • Chemical Cleaning – PowerBees uses a variety of environmentally friendly chemicals to eliminate bacteria, remove mold and other contaminants. Your health and our environment are our primary concerns, and we are strong against the idea of creating new problems by employing thoughtless solutions to rectify existing problems.
  • Decontamination & Sanitizing – While mold and bacteria are major health concerns, PowerBees will help you identify these contaminants and determine the best solution to decontaminate and sanitize your home or office. We take the state of the structure and your health into consideration when determining the best approach. The goal is to eradicate allergens and not create new ones.
  • Dehumidifying – PowerBees uses special equipment to dehumidify your office or home. We also will install permanent dehumidifying equipment that can become part of your new or existing HVAC solution. Most often, our Dehumidifying services are required after flood and water disasters. Preventing and removing mold is critical for avoiding health issues, so it is important to not wait too long before utilizing our services. PowerBees will leave special drying and water extraction equipment at your site to remove water and humidity. One often neglected concern is the amount of water that gets into walls – a common source of mold growth. Please also see our Mold Removal services.
  • Mold Removal – Mold is a major health concern and black mold is quite often found in bathrooms and wet basements. PowerBees employs a variety of techniques to detect and remove mold from both the interior and surfaces of walls, ceilings, carpets and floors. Mold removal is critical to avoid common health issues.
  • Mold Remediation – PowerBees employs a variety of techniques and services to repair damage caused by mold and mold removal as well as providing preventative solutions. Please refer to our Mold Removal services.
  • Mold Sanitization – PowerBees will begin this process by sealing off the room or rooms to prevent mold from spreading. We use state of the art equipment to filter the air with a Hepa filter and then carefully disinfect with Microban. In severe cases, PowerBees will replace structures that can not be disinfected. PowerBees also employs the use of Dry Ice – a cryogenic technology that freezes Mold spores and allows their safe removal. Please also see our Mold Removal services.
  • Upholstery Cleaning – PowerBees uses a variety of equipment to remove bacteria from carpets and upholstery, including a steam extractor when appropriate. Hot steam, in conjunction with a green detergent, are steamed into the carpet and upholstery fabric and immediately vacuumed. We also recommend the application of “next generation” Scotchgard™ to protect against future damage and stains.

WHY DOES MOLD GROW?

Mold needs three things to grow: Food Source, Temperature, and most importantly Moisture. Mold eats only organic material as they primarily degrade cellulose. In homes and offices there are plenty of organic materials used in construction which contain cellulose, such as drywall, wood, and even carpet with organic fibers. Mold will not eat synthetic materials but it will dine on organic debris that land on these synthetics such as dead skin, dust, or oils. (Think back to the mold that builds up in your shower when not cleaned regularly.) They can thrive in cool and warm climates but most prefer temperatures ranging from roughly 50 degrees F to 80 degrees F making our indoor environments an excellent place to live. The only ingredient for mold growth that is not ever-present in our dwellings is MOISTURE. Moisture is the key to mold growth and enters our dwellings in a variety of ways. Leaky roofs, high humidity, wet basements, plumbing leaks, improperly sealed windows or doors are just some of the ways water infiltrates a structure and allows mold to grow.

WHAT ARE SPORES?

Mold reproduces by way of spores, which are microscopic in size. Mold spores are measured in units called Microns. Generally, one of the smallest things someone with 20/20 vision can see is a raindrop, which is approximately 600 microns. Most mold spores range in size from 5-30 microns making them impossible to see with the human eye and easily moved through the air from even the smallest force. Wind, insects, human or animal movements can all move spores around a dwelling and they can easily pass through small cracks, window screens, and doorways. Mold spores can stay in the air for prolonged periods of time and will do so until appropriate conditions are found for reproduction.

MOLD AND HEALTH

Due to their incredibly small size, mold spores can be easily inhaled or ingested. Spores can also enter a human or animal's body by way of the ears, eyes, and even pores. Certain health effects have been associated with mold such as but not limited to: runny nose, sneezing, coughing, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, fatigue, short-term memory loss, diarrhea, asthma, aspergillosis, pnuemonitis, hair loss, and even death.

Generally mold spores are classified into three different categories when pertaining to health. They are Toxic, Pathogenic, and Allergenic.

A Toxic mold is one that produces a mycotoxin which has been associated with adverse affects in almost anyone if found present in elevations. Some examples of mycotoxins include: tricothecene (produced by the fabled Stachybotrys genus), petulin (generally produced by Aspergillus sp. ), and sterigmatocystin (also produced by some species of Aspergillus sp. ).

A Pathogentic mold will affect those who are already immune-compromised. Many mold fall into this category. Immune compromised individuals include but are not limited to: cancer patients, pregnant women, and small children with undeveloped immune systems, some animals, people with heart disease, and others who suffer from illness.

An Allergenic mold is one that may affect some but not others. This affect is very similar to an animal or pollen allergy. An allergenic mold can sometimes divide a family because only one person may complain of symptoms while others do not have concern for the problem and ultimately do not address it. An individual can build a tolerance to an allergy as well as become more susceptible after chronic exposure.

Mold spores can be viable or non-viable. A viable spore can actively reproduce while a non-viable spore will not actively reproduce. Mold spores have been associated with effects on human health both when they are living or dead. The health affects associated with a spore are not negated when the spore is rendered non-viable. In fact a dead spore, which still contains mycotoxins, may be more detrimental because it becomes lighter and can become airborne more readily. Not all non-viable spores are dead, some may simply be dormant until favorable conditions for growth arise. PowerBees can remove both viable and non-viable mold spores.