EPA-approved
mold remediation.

You'll see "EPA-approved" on countless mold remediation websites. Most of those claims are inaccurate or misleading. The EPA does not certify mold remediation companies. The EPA regulates specific products and procedures. Here's what "EPA-approved" actually means and what to ask any contractor.

What the EPA actually regulates

The EPA's authority over mold remediation comes through three specific channels:

• EPA-registered antimicrobial products — the chemicals used to treat surfaces during remediation must be EPA-registered for the specific use case (mold, bacteria, etc.)
• EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) Rule — required for any contractor disturbing painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 (lead paint protection)
• EPA mold guidance documents — voluntary best-practice publications, NOT enforceable certifications

The phrase "EPA-approved mold remediation" is technically inaccurate. The EPA approves PRODUCTS used in remediation. It does not approve REMEDIATORS. Real Mold Remediation uses only EPA-registered antimicrobials and is EPA RRP certified.

What to ask any mold contractor

Before hiring any mold remediation company, ask these five questions:

1. What antimicrobial products do you use, and are they EPA-registered for mold remediation? Get product names. Verify on the EPA pesticide registration database.
2. Are you EPA RRP certified for pre-1978 homes? Required by federal law. Ask for the certification number.
3. What IICRC certifications do your technicians hold? The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is the industry gold standard. We have IICRC + NAMP + NAIRP + CGIAQS + AARC + AIHA credentials.
4. Do you provide independent lab clearance after remediation? The only way to verify the work succeeded.
5. What is your written warranty? Real Mold Remediation provides a 1-year warranty in writing on every remediation.

EPA mold remediation guidance

The EPA publishes "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" — a free PDF that establishes general best-practices for remediation:

• Containment of work areas during remediation
• Use of HEPA filtration and personal protective equipment
• Removal of porous materials with significant mold growth
• Cleaning of non-porous materials with detergent
• Verification by visual inspection and moisture testing

This guidance forms the basis of the IICRC S520 Standard, which Real Mold Remediation follows on every job.

Florida-specific compliance

Florida requires mold remediators to hold a state license issued by the DBPR. Real Mold Remediation operates under Florida Mold Remediator license #MRSR-2046. Always verify any contractor's state license number before signing.