Black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) requires specialist containment, full PPE, and a safety-first protocol. We confirm species via lab testing first, then deploy upgraded containment and HEPA filtration. Don't try to remove it yourself.
"Black mold" most commonly refers to Stachybotrys chartarum — a toxigenic mold species that releases mycotoxins under disturbance. Removal requires specialist containment, full PPE, and a safety-first protocol that protects occupants, the work crew, and unaffected areas of the home.
Real Mold Remediation's black mold protocol is more rigorous than standard remediation: tighter containment, dedicated PPE, additional lab testing, and post-clearance verification.
Visual identification is unreliable — many molds look black but aren't Stachybotrys. We collect surface tape lifts or air samples and send them to an independent accredited lab. Confirmation drives the protocol — we want to know what we're actually dealing with before specialist work begins.
Every service follows the same IICRC protocol. We inspect, contain, treat, and verify with independent lab clearance.
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Stachybotrys chartarum produces mycotoxins linked to respiratory irritation, sinus issues, headaches, and worsened asthma — especially for children, the elderly, and immunocompromised occupants. The CDC advises professional removal for any contamination over 10 sq ft. We treat every confirmed Stachybotrys case as a containment-first job.
We follow IICRC S520 protocol with negative-air containment, HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, full PPE (P100 respirators, Tyvek suits), controlled removal of contaminated drywall and porous materials, EPA-approved antimicrobial treatment, and HEPA vacuuming. Bleach does not kill black mold inside porous materials — removal is the only verified fix.
Black mold often appears as dark green-black slimy patches in chronically wet areas — bathrooms, behind drywall after a leak, around AC plenums, or on water-damaged paper-faced gypsum. Color alone isn't proof; many other molds look black. The only confirmation is a lab-analyzed sample, which we collect during the free inspection.
Yes. We collect surface and air samples and ship them to an independent AIHA-accredited lab. The report identifies genus and species (Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium, etc.) with spore counts. You get the lab report — no markup, no editorializing.
For confirmed Stachybotrys with significant square footage or any immunocompromised occupants, we recommend temporary relocation in writing. Smaller, isolated jobs can typically be performed with you in the home thanks to our negative-air containment. We tell you upfront — never a sales pitch.
When the source is a covered water-damage event (sudden plumbing failure, hurricane, AC overflow), Florida policies typically cover Stachybotrys removal up to your mold sub-limit. We bill State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Citizens, Tower Hill, and all major FL carriers directly with full lab and chain-of-custody documentation.
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