April 09, 2024

#60 Michael Schrantz is back to answer YOUR mold questions!

1 hour

Today we are joined again by Michael Schrantz. He answers your pre-submitted questions on everything and anything MOLD!!

Questions like:

What should you consider when trying to find a home that is a clean environment and what are some red flags to look for?

Are there certain TYPES of homes, or homes built during certain years, that tend to be more mold-prone?

Are there any tests we can buy at the store to help determine if there is mold in our environment or is ERMI testing the "gold standard?"

Can we purchase moisture meters from the local hardware store?

How often should you check/test your home for mold?

Are you able to test the air for mold? Are there "mold meters" or any device that can test the air inside your home?

Is it wise to encapsulate mold with mold paint? Can mold paint be used for prevention?

Do solar panels on your home's roof increase the possibility of mold growth?

How do you vet a mold professional?

What if mold professionals' opinions differ on recommendations for your home? Ex. mold specialist vs. remediation company suggesting two different things.

Can you locate mold in your walls without tearing them apart?

What if levels come back higher post-remediation?

How do you know if your furniture, etc. is contaminated?

Does small particle cleaning (post-remediation) help?

Do the iWave-M filtration add ons (BiPolar Ionization) for mini splits really work?

Michael’s suggestions for finding a mold specialist to work with, and a few rec's

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Previous episode with Michael Schrantz “#50 Mold Remediation with Michael Schrantz”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yANtBXhzoRArLEvIFUO4T

Michaels company: https://environmentalanalytics.net/

Michael Schrantz has a podcast! "IEP Radio with Machael Schrantz": https://iepradio.com/about-us/ OR on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CEnoYP91ibj1jfz5XR6zC

Michael’s podcast episodes he specifically referenced in this video:

#25 IEP RADIO - Buying a Home: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TX1hy55itnRzxp2pd18z5

#9 IEP RADIO - Home Inspection Basics & Renting: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qjV8AjWNJRj8lkmihUDbd

#28 IEP RADIO - What does a good IEP inspection look like?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iNNvFAyWsy5gRgiqT38da

Trusted mold professionals (aside from himself) Michael had mentioned in this video:

Larry Schwartz: https://safestartiaq.com/

Bill Weber: https://avelar.net/articles_publications/team/bill-weber/

Greg Weatherman: http://www.aerobiological.com/services.html

Madeline Flagg: https://purelygreenenviro.com/about/

Online VCS screening: https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-vcs-screening

cirsx community (Conferences): https://www.cirsx.com/july-2023-conference-boulder (Scroll down to find Jennifer Schrantz's conference)

Courses for remediation professionals: https://www.cirsx.com/

ISEAI Resources: https://iseai.org/resources/

Michael is a co-author of "Spore Trap Analysis and MSQPCR in Evaluating Mold Burden: A Flooded Gymnasium Case Study"

You can download the PDF here: https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBE/3/1/10.2741/E225

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