Welcome to XSI Disaster Services specializing in fire damage, flood damage and mold remediation. This website features information about our disaster services and a marketplace to purchase our specialty cleaning products that are specialized for restaurants, commercial kitchens, pressure washing, mold problems, fabric cleaning and car wash cleaning chemicals. We encourage you to browse through our cleaning products. Please contact our disaster services specialists with any questions regarding fire and smoke damage, flood damage or mold remediation.
Mold & Mildew Remediation
Mold and Mildew is an on-going problem and some people under-estimate the effects on the human body. Mold can cause illness, respiratory problems, and possibly cause dementia. The more exposure to it, the worse the effects are on your body. Take extra precautions for infants, elderly people, and people that have a weak immune system. Get them out of the affected area as soon as possible. This is a serious problem that needs attention now, and XSI Disaster Services is ready to help you in any way we can to take care of these problems before they escalate into something threatening.
In many cases, mold growth is caused by an unknown leak in the house or even as simply as leaving the air conditioner off when you go out of town. When you build up all that moisture with no air circulating, the moisture accumulates on horizontal surfaces mostly. Although horizontal surfaces pick up the most moisture, sheetrock is very absorbent to moisture and mold and mildew feed on the organic material in sheetrock. Normally, when you see a spot on the wall, it is usually 2-3 times bigger on the backside. Mold is definitely not something to take lightly. Seek professional help as soon as possible. We have certified technicians that are ready and can handle any situation.
Important information for home and business owners,
BLEACH DOES NOT KILL MOLD!
CHLORINE BLEACH IS INEFFECTIVE FOR THESE REASONS:
1. The object to killing mold is to kill its “root’s”. Mold remediation involves the need to disinfect wood and wood based building materials, all of which are porous materials. Chlorine bleach should not be used in mold remediation as confirmed by OSHA’s Mold Remediation/Clean Up Methods guidelines. The use of bleach as a mold disinfectant is best left to kitchen and bathroom countertops, tubs and shower glass, etc.
2. Chlorine Bleach does not kill bacteria and viruses, but has not been proven effective in killing mold on non-porous surfaces. Bleach itself is 99% water. Water is one of the main contributors of the growth of harmful bacteria and mold. Current situations using bleach re-grew and regenerated mold and bacteria twice the CFU counts than were originally found before bleaching, within a short period of time.
3. Chlorine bleach loses its strength by 50% after it’s been on store shelves for over 90 days.
4. The ionic structure of bleach prevents Chlorine from penetrating into porous materials such as drywall and wood. The chlorine stays on the exterior surface, whereas mold has enzyme roots growing inside the porous construction materials. However, the water content penetrates and actually feeds the mold. This is why you see after a few days, you might notice darker, more concentrated mold growth on the bleached areas.
5. Chlorine Bleach accelerates the deterioration of materials and wears down the fibers of porous materials.
6. Chlorine Bleach is not registered with the EPA as a disinfectant to kill mold. You can verify this important fact for yourself when you are unable to find an EPA registration number for killing mold on the label of any chlorine bleach.
7. Chlorine bleach puts out a gas for a period of time. Chlorine off gasing can be harmful to humans and animals. It has been known to cause pulmonary embolisms in low resistant and susceptible people.
8. Chlorine bleach will evaporate in a short period of time. If the area is not dry when the bleach evaporates, or moisture is still in the contaminated area, you could re-start the contamination process immediately and to a greater degree.
9. Chlorine is a key component of DIOXIN. One of the earliest findings of dioxin’s toxicity in animals was that it caused birth defects in mice at very low levels. This finding led to dioxin being characterized as “one of the most potent teratogenic environmental agents”. The first evidence that dioxin causes cancer came from several animal studies completed in the late 1970’s DIOXIN is considered to be the “most toxic synthetic chemical known to man.”
In many cases, mold growth is caused by an unknown leak in the house or even as simply as leaving the air conditioner off when you go out of town. When you build up all that moisture with no air circulating, the moisture accumulates on horizontal surfaces mostly. Although horizontal surfaces pick up the most moisture, sheetrock is very absorbent to moisture and mold and mildew feed on the organic material in sheetrock. Normally, when you see a spot on the wall, it is usually 2-3 times bigger on the backside. Mold is definitely not something to take lightly. Seek professional help as soon as possible. We have certified technicians that are ready and can handle any situation.
Important information for home and business owners,
BLEACH DOES NOT KILL MOLD!
CHLORINE BLEACH IS INEFFECTIVE FOR THESE REASONS:
1. The object to killing mold is to kill its “root’s”. Mold remediation involves the need to disinfect wood and wood based building materials, all of which are porous materials. Chlorine bleach should not be used in mold remediation as confirmed by OSHA’s Mold Remediation/Clean Up Methods guidelines. The use of bleach as a mold disinfectant is best left to kitchen and bathroom countertops, tubs and shower glass, etc.
2. Chlorine Bleach does not kill bacteria and viruses, but has not been proven effective in killing mold on non-porous surfaces. Bleach itself is 99% water. Water is one of the main contributors of the growth of harmful bacteria and mold. Current situations using bleach re-grew and regenerated mold and bacteria twice the CFU counts than were originally found before bleaching, within a short period of time.
3. Chlorine bleach loses its strength by 50% after it’s been on store shelves for over 90 days.
4. The ionic structure of bleach prevents Chlorine from penetrating into porous materials such as drywall and wood. The chlorine stays on the exterior surface, whereas mold has enzyme roots growing inside the porous construction materials. However, the water content penetrates and actually feeds the mold. This is why you see after a few days, you might notice darker, more concentrated mold growth on the bleached areas.
5. Chlorine Bleach accelerates the deterioration of materials and wears down the fibers of porous materials.
6. Chlorine Bleach is not registered with the EPA as a disinfectant to kill mold. You can verify this important fact for yourself when you are unable to find an EPA registration number for killing mold on the label of any chlorine bleach.
7. Chlorine bleach puts out a gas for a period of time. Chlorine off gasing can be harmful to humans and animals. It has been known to cause pulmonary embolisms in low resistant and susceptible people.
8. Chlorine bleach will evaporate in a short period of time. If the area is not dry when the bleach evaporates, or moisture is still in the contaminated area, you could re-start the contamination process immediately and to a greater degree.
9. Chlorine is a key component of DIOXIN. One of the earliest findings of dioxin’s toxicity in animals was that it caused birth defects in mice at very low levels. This finding led to dioxin being characterized as “one of the most potent teratogenic environmental agents”. The first evidence that dioxin causes cancer came from several animal studies completed in the late 1970’s DIOXIN is considered to be the “most toxic synthetic chemical known to man.”
Flood damage is inevitable, and XSI Disaster Services is here to help you with all of your flood damage emergencies. Every day appliances such as water heaters, refrigerators and dishwashers fail and the results are devastating to both the structure and contents of your home. By not reacting quickly to the situation, items will become non-salvagable.
There is a new fire started every 18 seconds in the United States. Fire and Smoke Damage can be physically and emotionally devastating. The aftermath of a fire can usually mean months of repair to the structure and may temporarily remove the occupants from their home or business. The contents and structure often suffer further damage by chemicals and water used to control and eventually extinguish the fire. Inexperience can cost you your most valuable possessions.
Mold and Mildew is an on-going problem and some people under-estimate the effects on the human body. Mold can cause illness, respiratory problems, and possibly cause dementia. The more exposure to it, the worse the effects are on your body. Left untreated, mold can be a very harmful substance to infants and adults.
Please contact your disaster experts who specialize in Flood Damage, Fire and Smoke Damage and Mold & Mildew Remediation problems.
Contact us at 877-787-9096. Serving the metro Atlanta, GA area
DO NOT LET YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CARRIER TELL YOU WHO TO USE! YOU WOULD NOT LET YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY TELL YOU WHAT DOCTOR TO USE, WOULD YOU? YOU MAY GET STUCK WITH SOMEONE WHO ONLY BOUGHT INTO A FRANCHISE AND WHO ONLY HAS THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BEST INTEREST IN MIND AND NOT TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME! CALL THE EXPERTS AT XSI TODAY FOR AN EXPERT JOB DONE RIGHT. OUR TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED, BONDED AND INSURED. WE WORK WITH AND BILL ALL MAJOR INSURANCE CARRIERS SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO.
There is a new fire started every 18 seconds in the United States. Fire and Smoke Damage can be physically and emotionally devastating. The aftermath of a fire can usually mean months of repair to the structure and may temporarily remove the occupants from their home or business. The contents and structure often suffer further damage by chemicals and water used to control and eventually extinguish the fire. Inexperience can cost you your most valuable possessions.
Mold and Mildew is an on-going problem and some people under-estimate the effects on the human body. Mold can cause illness, respiratory problems, and possibly cause dementia. The more exposure to it, the worse the effects are on your body. Left untreated, mold can be a very harmful substance to infants and adults.
Please contact your disaster experts who specialize in Flood Damage, Fire and Smoke Damage and Mold & Mildew Remediation problems.
Contact us at 877-787-9096. Serving the metro Atlanta, GA area
DO NOT LET YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CARRIER TELL YOU WHO TO USE! YOU WOULD NOT LET YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY TELL YOU WHAT DOCTOR TO USE, WOULD YOU? YOU MAY GET STUCK WITH SOMEONE WHO ONLY BOUGHT INTO A FRANCHISE AND WHO ONLY HAS THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BEST INTEREST IN MIND AND NOT TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME! CALL THE EXPERTS AT XSI TODAY FOR AN EXPERT JOB DONE RIGHT. OUR TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED, BONDED AND INSURED. WE WORK WITH AND BILL ALL MAJOR INSURANCE CARRIERS SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO.
