Environmental Cleansing

Mold spores are a part of our everyday lives. But if given the opportunity will grow and overtake our homes and contents.

Items afflicted with mold growth will require a specific and unique set of procedures for a successful remediation. In some cases, due to the nature of the item with mold damage, remediation may not be possible, and the item will have to be discarded.

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How Do I Know What to Throw Out?

All porous or semi-porous items with visible mold growth should be disposed of. If the items are of particular value special techniques for cleansing will come into play (Dry Ice, Ozone, Pasteurization, etc.). For paper items, it may be more cost effective to make copies of the contaminated items and discard the originals.

Frequently Asked Questions

I See What Looks like Visible Mold Growth on My Walls?

Many times moisture makes its way into the wall cavity and stimulates molds to grow. Given time they will start to “Bleed Through” the outside wall and at first look like a small dark area. If the moisture source is not obvious, further investigation by a pro is recommended.

There Is a Small Spot of Mold Growth That Keeps Coming Back After I Clean It.

Cleaning mold often does not address what is causing the mold to grow in the first place. And that’s what we call the “Moisture Trigger.” While we often think of moisture as a “puddle,” in this case, molds don’t like puddles; they like elevated humidity, which is hard to detect on your own. Better call a mold pro.

Can I Use Bleach to Clean Mold?

Scrubbing molded areas with a detergent and water and then drying the area thoroughly often works for small areas of mold. Using bleach is not recommended as it may cause more harm than good. But there are instances where using a Biocide may be called for.

How Do I Know the Contractor Did a Good Job with the Mold Remediation?

First, was the moisture intrusion source(s) corrected? If moisture is under control, a Clearance Test should be performed, which is a combination of factors that include a visual inspection, review of remediation protocol, sampling, etc. Only then can you get a good idea if the area was properly brought back to normal fungal ecology.

Should I Have My Home Inspected for Mold Before I Put It up for Sale?

It’s always a good idea to be well informed going into your home’s sale. Having an inspection done yourself is a good way to pinpoint potential issues and be prepared for buyer's concerns.

What People Are Saying About Us

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Megan A.

I can't recommend Greenworks enough! I'm in the process of selling my home, and the buyers had a mold inspection done that resulted in a remediation...

Christine Jackus

I have had the pleasure to work with Greenworks Environmental since 2022. The knowledgeable employees with Greenworks Environment helped me to get the answers that I desperately needed regarding my house and my health. For years, there was water and mold damage behind my walls that I was not aware of.

From the time we purchased the home, my family began to experience sicknesses that confused doctors. After years of searching for the right company to investigate my home, I finally found Greenworks! Greenworks Environmental completed a whole house assessment where we spent hours looking at every little detail of my home and identified the areas of concerns. Over time, with engaged collaboration and specific mold testing approaches, Greenworks identified several areas of remediation recommendations.

During the numerous remediation projects, Greenworks kept me informed, educated me and provided refences for resources for me to research to start to heal our health. They were diligent and incredibly professional and clean and provided exceptional documentation and photos needed for insurance and legal purposes.

I had talked with many companies before Greenworks, and many downplayed my concerns. If I have not found Greenworks, I would still be searching for answers. The entire project lasted about 2 years, and my family has finally started to feel better by addressing the health impacts of prolonged mold exposure. This process is overwhelming, scary, and expensive, but Greenworks was incredibly supportive and reassuring to me from start to finish!

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GreenWorks LLC is a company I highly recommend. Victor provided excellent service, answering all of my questions (and then some!) with great expertise. He is very understanding of how mold sickness affects both the person struggling with it and the effect it can have on family dynamics as a result. His availability and desire to spend the necessary time with us ensured a smooth and efficient experience. He identified details that others overlooked, demonstrating his keen attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of the relationship between indoor air quality and environmental conditions. I highly recommend Victor and the Greenworks, LLC team to anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable professionals!

Jack CAMPBELL

Greenworks put in our drainage system about 10 years ago so I called them because we were getting liquid into our basement. They quickly scheduled an appointment to investigate. Later on that evening a terrible odor started and I called our plumber who came and said it was the sewerage line coming into basement.

The next day I called Greenworks and they cancelled the investigation appointment and told me how to clean (disinfect/deodorize) the basement. Thank god for Greenworks and especially Tracy who I was dealing with on the phone.

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Sharon Learn

Greenworks offers professional service with open honest discussion. I’m waiting for the final report however I received a phone call with the initial results. Very customer friendly

Pasquale Storino

Victor and the team at GreenWorks are great. After having work done outside our home we were left with a strong chemical odor we were assured would go away after a few days. After a few days passed we were told it could be 3 weeks so I decided to contact GreenWorks to come investigate especially having a baby. We are still working through issues at home by GreenWorks could not have been more responsive and helpful.

Shayna Rose

I live in a 100+ year old rowhome in Baltimore with an incredibly complex mold problem. I previously removed all visible mold and gutted my house completely, but I still feel sick in the house. I've hired three mold remediators and two mold consultants, having already spent about $30k. While the problem has improved some, it's not solved, at least not for someone with my level of sensitivity. Even though I'm not in NJ, Victor graciously spoke with me on the phone for over an hour. He gave me a lot of advice, most of which I hadn't heard from any of the folks I've hired. Victor understood that I didn't really have any bandwidth to hire his company after the money I've already spent and didn't attempt to sell me on services. He merely pointed me in a direction that I could attempt myself and promised to send me resources. I'm eager to try his recommendations.