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Environmentally Friendly Mold Remediation Techniques That Significantly Reduce Childhood AsthmaSectionTable of ContentsPage1. According to the Latest EPA Research ..............................................................32. Beyond Asthma ..............................................................................................333. Liability Issues ................................................................................................434. Failed Remediation .........................................................................................475. Communication .............................................................................................516. Evaluating the Initial Mold Growth Investigation...........................................537. Determining the Remediation Scope ..............................................................558. Administrative Controls..................................................................................659. Remediation Practice Considerations..............................................................679.1 Building codes, practices, and materials differ throughout the U.S......689.2 Deciding Whether to Bring in Outside Help ......................................699.3 Personal Protection..............................................................................709.4 Contaminant Control..........................................................................719.5 Cleaning and Removal of Contaminated Materials .............................739.6 Moisture Control.................................................................................819.7 Cleaning of Remediation Equipment ..................................................839.8 Waste Disposal ....................................................................................849.9 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems...........................849.10 Use of Disinfectants and Pesticides....................................................869.11 Use of Gas-Phase Ozone....................................................................889.12 Use of Heat in Mold Remediation ....................................................8810. Remediation Evaluation................................................................................8910.1 Remediation Goals ............................................................................9010.2 Evaluation Criteria and Methods .......................................................9110.2.1 Evaluation of Remediation Methods...............................................9210.2.2 Sensory Approach ...........................................................................9310.2.3 Moisture Testing .............................................................................9410.2.4 Air Sampling / Mold Testing...........................................................9410.2.5 Clearance Testing; Lab Results and Reporting ................................9510.2.6 The Successful Remediation – Tips from the Experts......................9611. Mold Insurance Claims.................................................................................99Appendix A. Example Step-by-Step Remediation Procedures............................115Appendix B. Mold Remediation References......................................................119Appendix C. Useful Forms................................................................................121Appendix D. Basement Water Problems ...........................................................133Appendix E. Less Toxic Cleaning......................................................................137Appendix F. Glossary of Terms..........................................................................155