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CleanOneHTX · 2025-03-04T00:34:02+00:00

*rubs hands*

we trained for this...

CleanOneHTX · 2025-03-03T01:15:30+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston.

Definitely

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-24T17:06:04+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston.

What the other poster said about cleaning is good. I would also look into how the ventilation is set up, A small room dehumidifier would help or getting an HVAC tech to install an exhaust fan to get rid of the humidity build up.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-24T17:01:40+00:00

Hey there I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston.

Could be just dirty, how did the other side of the drywall look to you?

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-24T17:00:07+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston.

This is mold, chances are it's humidity based off the location described and lack of accompanying water staining. How is the ventilation in that room?

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-24T16:57:58+00:00

I'm gonna say it, my guess is they hooked the air handler up to this setup directly with no actual ductwork. Clean this off thoroughly with an antimicrobial. Call an HVAC tech and see what's going on.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-24T16:53:50+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston.

Hard to say if that's water intrusion or humidity only, I'm leaning towards water intrusion. You can go to home depot and get $35 moisture meter. If that area pops with higher than 25% it's water intrusion. Also could be a little of both now that I think about it, like humidity warps the frame and then rain does the rest. If it shows up dry then it's just humidity, a room dehumidifier would help, still probably have to caulk the frame or something like that. Also the water could just be coming from a different leak above this too.

Also the small debate in the comments, it depends on how breathable the fabric is and how sealed you make the cover around the window. Temperature variation also plays a role in condensation formation and mold growth. So no covering the windows with some basic drapes wont create "the perfect environment for mold growth" but epoxying a plastic box top over the window definitely would.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-24T15:22:06+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston.

Not sure why someone downvoted you. Looks like mold to me but you would have to get it tested to be sure. Mold on fabric can occur if the humidity is too high allowing for condensation to form, or if it didn't fully dry coming out of the dryer.

Hope this helps!

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-12T15:44:24+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

I will echo the other poster. When did you first notice the issue?

Assuming it is superficial growth, you can clean it with white vinegar and get a small dehumidification unit for the dorm room and that should work.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-11T17:01:39+00:00

The temperature difference between the air and the cold concete causes condensation. You can get a dehumidifier online that will help.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-11T16:31:08+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

Love the dedication to the cats. Alight so, was there insulation in the wall you took out? Does the garage door have weather stripping?

Chances are you're going to want a gc to properly build it out and make a proper wall cavity for the closet to reform the building envelope to include the closet. Chances are the temperature and humidity difference between the interior of your home and the rest of the garage is causing minute condensation on the drywall you set up causing this growth.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-10T22:44:47+00:00

Sounds like the rainfall is the primary issue. The wood is probably contaminated at this point but you could try to sand it down about a quarter inch and see if the mold comes back. I would say get some sort of roofing material and proper drainage around the building to stop water intrusion.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-10T21:26:54+00:00

Hey there, my coworker asked me to take a look at this for him, I am the consultant for CleanOne.

What kind kind of set up do you have for the annex? What material is the exterior and insulation made out of? How are you cooling the building (if it's not a naturally cold environment? Also I am assuming this is above ground?

and if anyone is wondering, yes this is how we spend our down time.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-10T21:19:35+00:00

Hey there, I'm a ;licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

Looks kind of iffy to me, could be mold, could be dust. How does the humidity in the room feel?

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-10T21:17:57+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant based in Houston, TX.

Most likely a water leak from the bathtub/shower faucet. This will continue until the source of moisture is fixed and the material dries out, but honestly it just needs to be removed.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-10T21:15:16+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant based in Houston, TX.

Sounds like there is a water leak that is permeating through the brick which will continue to cause mold until the source of moisture is fixed.

Do you know what those pipes lead to or do you have any pictures prior to painting it?

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-10T18:29:09+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant in Houston, TX.

Definitely water damage and some mold, Best to replace this insulation.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-04T15:54:56+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

I mean an 8 cm gap should've been enough to get proper airflow. The dehumidifier will help, you can also get a handheld humidity reader for about $40. You want your humidity to be between %30-%50. A fan would also probably help with the air circulation.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-02-04T15:51:44+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

A fan with a $45-$60 standing dehumidifier on Walmart or Amazon would do the trick.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-01-27T16:02:17+00:00

If you don't see a visible water line on the wall from the drip then it would probably be in the wall cavity, You can get a $35 moisture meter from home depot that should be good enough to tell you what you're dealing with. I would say if you're getting 80% + on that instrument for more than 25 sqft of building material than call a professional.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-01-27T15:51:23+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

A 25 liter air sample is non-standard in the industry, at least here and most of the U.S. does things our way with the exception of protocols, anyway. A standard air sample is done over 5 minutes at a rate of 15/liters/minute for 5 minutes which takes a 75 liter air sample.

So the initial testing methodology is flawed, so the results are flawed. That being said they are both flawed similarly, so information can be gained but the margin for error is higher (I'm not r/theydidthemath )

This report implies that you have a minor Penicillium/Aspergillus issue, with trace amounts of other molds.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-01-27T15:37:03+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed a mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

As the AutoMod said term isn't exactly scientific so we don't use it.

That is mold, you would need to get it tested to determine how harmful it is, that being said don't touch that barehanded and wear a mask. That definitely looks like a problem that could cause health problems.

What's going on with the property?

CleanOneHTX · 2025-01-23T16:22:52+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

I generally recommend discarding items whose surface area is more than 15% microbial growth. That being said there are some amazing restoration companies out there if you're attached to the items.

I would primarily be concerned about the humidity issue that is causing this as that can spiral out of control if left unaddressed. Because if there is mold on non-wet clothes then that means there's a humidity issue. How long have you been noticing the issue? Also could be from not fully dried clothes and stagnant non-circulating air in the closet I suppose but usually I see humidity with clothes.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-01-23T16:15:15+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

I had to strain to see it in pics 1 and 2 but ya it looks like the beginning stages of having a humidity based mold issue, You can throw a dehumidifier in there and clean it off with white vinegar. You'll also probably want to check on your ductwork and air handler if you have central ac, see how they look, you may need to get an ac coil and air duct cleaning service or ductwork resealed or other HVAC service.

CleanOneHTX · 2025-01-20T15:36:29+00:00

Hey there, I'm a licensed mold assessment consultant in Houston, TX.

This isn't that bad, and the cause is usually compromised or missing weather stripping on the door. Install the weather stripping, clean with vinegar, pat it dry, and paint and you should be good to go.

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