Source: cleanfax.com/topics/mold-biohazard-remediation/
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Battling Microbial Contaminants: The Hidden Risks Lurking Behind Every Water Loss |
Materials support growth at different water activity levels. Aspergillus species take hold on barely damp material. Stachybotrys and Chaetomium need sustained moisture. Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Alternaria fall in between and are the most common molds found indoors. |
Jeff Cross, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Doug Hoffman, Alvaro “Moe” Zuluaga |
August 10, 2026 |
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CDC Report Offers Evidence of Invasive Mold Diseases |
This CDC report strengthens the evidence base we can point when explaining urgency, scope, and risk to building owners, facility managers, and healthcare clients. It has real implications for how we assess and communicate risk in water damaged buildings. |
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner |
July 29, 2026 |
https://cleanfax.com/cdc-report-offers-evidence-of-invasive-mold-disease/ |
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NIH Awards Researchers $3M to Study Potential Link Between Mold Exposure and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Reports that Nova Southeastern University researchers, led by Dr. Lubov Nathanson, received a $3 million NIH grant to study whether toxic mold byproducts affect ME/CFS symptom severity and immune response. |
Cleanfax Staff |
July 16, 2026 |
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The Operational Plan |
A how-to guide on using a biotoxin assessment kit to evaluate microbial contamination as part of a structured operational plan. |
Doug Hoffman |
July 6, 2026 |
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When a Cleaning Job Becomes a Restoration Job: A Field Guide to Spotting Hidden Water and Mold |
For a cleaning or facility crew, water is part of the job. The trouble starts when a routine task is quietly something bigger: a slow supply-line drip behind a cabinet, a chronic damp spot in a janitorial closet, a carpet still wicking moisture up the baseboard a day after a spill was wiped up. Handled as cleaning, these grow into structural and health problems. |
Nate Birch |
July 6, 2026 |
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Connecticut Signs Mold Remediation Reform Into Law |
Covers Connecticut’s Bill No. 5222, which requires mold remediation contractors to hold IICRC, NORMI, or commissioner-approved certification and follow the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard. |
Cleanfax Staff |
June 3, 2026 |
cleanfax.com/connecticut-signs-mold-remediation-reform-into-law/ |
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ERMI vs. HERTSMI-2 |
Compares two dust-based mold DNA tests, explaining their different origins, purposes, and appropriate use cases, and cautions against misapplying either as a simple pass/fail test. |
Anthony Lenard |
April 21, 2026 |
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Why Air Quality is the New Five-Star Standard |
Features an interview with Doug Hoffman (NORMI) and John Greenwell (EcoLife Asia) on how indoor air quality and mold management are becoming brand and guest-experience priorities in hospitality. |
Jeff Cross, Doug Hoffman, John Greenwell |
April 16, 2026 |
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The Military Housing Opportunity |
Explains how new NDAA provisions direct the Department of Defense to adopt S520-aligned mold remediation standards for military housing, reframing mold as a building-performance issue rather than routine maintenance. |
Doug Hoffman |
April 6, 2026 |
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Mold’s New Rulebook and the Microbial Shift Reshaping Remediation |
Covers new federal and state legislation (the NDAA and the proposed Mold Act) reshaping how mold remediation is regulated, requiring pre-work assessments, IICRC S520 alignment, and certified professionals. |
Jeff Cross, Doug Hoffman |
March 3, 2026 |
cleanfax.com/molds-new-rulebook-and-the-microbial-shift-reshaping-remediation/ |
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From Home Inspector to Mold Assessor |
Doug Hoffman describes NORMI’s NCMA certification, which trains home inspectors to perform non-invasive mold and microbial assessments using science-based protocols and defensible reporting. |
Doug Hoffman |
February 3, 2026 |
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NORMI and InterNACHI Partner on Mold Training and Home Inspections |
Reports that NORMI and InterNACHI, which represents 100,000+ home inspectors worldwide, formed a partnership giving InterNACHI members access to NORMI’s mold education programs and the NORMI Certified Mold Assessor (CMA) credential. |
Cleanfax Staff, Doug Hoffmna, Nick Gromicko |
January 26, 2026 |
cleanfax.com/normi-and-internachi-partner-on-mold-training-and-home-inspections/ |
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New MOLD Act Strengthens Health & Safety Standards for Military Housing |
Covers introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Military Occupancy Living Defense (MOLD) Act, which sets enforceable health and safety standards, mandates independent inspections, and requires greater transparency in reporting mold and other habitability issues in privatized military housing. |
Cleanfax Staff |
January 16, 2026 |
cleanfax.com/new-mold-act-strengthens-health-safety-standards-for-military-housing/ |
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New Senate Bill Takes a Hard Look at Mold |
Covers a new Senate bill addressing mold regulation, part of Cleanfax’s coverage of federal legislative efforts targeting mold hazards around the same time as the MOLD Act’s introduction. |
Jeff Cross, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Doug Hoffman, Robbie Bradshaw |
January 16, 2026 |
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NORMI Applauds the MOLD Act as a Transformational Shift for the Mold and Remediation Industry |
NORMI CEO Doug Hoffman praises the Military Occupancy Living Defense (MOLD) Act as a shift toward standardized, science-based mold assessment and remediation protocols aligned with ANSI/IICRC S520. |
Cleanfax Staff, Doug Hoffman |
January 16, 2026 |
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New Military Housing Bill Puts IICRC’s Certifications and Mold Standard Front and Center |
Explains how the MOLD Act specifically names IICRC’s Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) and Mold Remediation Specialist (MRS) certifications, and the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard, as required credentials for mold work performed in military housing. |
Cleanfax Staff, Robbie Bradshaw |
January 16, 2026 |
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Closing the Gap Between Remediation Best Practices and Clinical Reality |
Features Dr. Andrew Heyman, chair of NORMI’s Medical Advisory Board, discussing how his medical background intersects with indoor environmental remediation practices. |
Jeff Cross, Dr. Andrew Heyman) |
January 8, 2026 |
cleanfax.com/closing-the-gap-between-remediation-best-practices-and-clinical-reality/ |
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Expertise Matters for Mold Assessment |
Argues that mold assessment is shifting from appearance-based checklists to science-driven protocols, highlighting NORMI’s Level Four Protocol as a higher standard for documenting and managing mold issues. |
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner |
December 15, 2025 |
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Assessment First |
Argues that mold remediation should begin with a proper assessment rather than guesswork; part of the Fall 2025 issue feature themed around the idea that guessing is not a strategy for mold remediation. |
Jeff Cross, Doug Hoffman |
September 11, 2025 |
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Mold Disrupts Back-to-School Schedules in Michigan, Pennsylvania |
Reports on mold-related closures and remediation work disrupting the start of the school year at several Michigan and Pennsylvania school districts. |
Cleanfax Staff |
September 5, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/mold-disrupts-back-to-school-schedules-in-michigan-pennsylvania/ |
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Moisture is the Enemy: Detection is Essential for Your Business |
A 2022 report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimated that 47% of homes in the U.S. have some dampness and mold. Water damage in buildings can cause severe structural issues, mold growth, and health hazards. |
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner |
June 26, 2025 |
https://cleanfax.com/moisture-is-the-enemy-detection-is-essential-for-your-business/ |
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NORMI Launches Medical Advisory Board to Support Safer Military Housing Environments |
NORMI creates a Medical Advisory Board, led by Dr. Andrew Heyman, to strengthen mold assessment and remediation protocols in military housing. |
Cleanfax Staff, Dr. Andrew Heyman |
June 23, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/normi-launches-medical-advisory-board-to-support-safer-military-housing-environments/ |
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U.S. Service Members Find Mold, Lead & Asbestos in Their Homes |
Reports on findings of mold, lead, and asbestos hazards in homes occupied by U.S. service members, part of ongoing coverage of military housing conditions. |
Cleanfax Staff |
June 23, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/u-s-service-members-find-mold-lead-asbestos-in-their-homes/ |
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Understanding Mold Illness Class Added to Medical School’s Curriculum |
Reports that George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences added “Understanding Mold Illness: The Basics,” a course taught by Dr. Andrew Heyman teaching healthcare providers and industry professionals the medical fundamentals of mold-related illness. |
Cleanfax Staff |
June 19, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/understanding-mold-illness-class-added-to-medical-schools-curriculum/ |
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From Home Inspector to Mold Assessor |
Appears to be a related/alternate posting of the same NCMA certification article on inspectors moving into non-invasive mold assessment work; content not independently distinguished from the article above. |
Doug Hoffman |
May 19, 2026 |
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The Health-First Cleaning Revolution Is Here—Are You Ready? |
Discusses a shift in the cleaning and restoration industry toward “health-first” cleaning practices that prioritize occupant health outcomes over surface appearance alone. |
John Kay |
May 15, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/the-health-first-cleaning-revolution-is-here-are-you-ready/ |
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How qPCR is Changing Mold Remediation and Estimating |
Covers a Straight Talk (ISSA podcast/video) episode featuring Brian Suggs and Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner discussing how qPCR (quantitative PCR) testing technology is changing mold remediation and estimating practices. |
Cleanfax Staff, Brian Suggs, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner |
May 8, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/how-qpcr-is-changing-mold-remediation-and-estimating/ |
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Guessing is Not a Strategy for Mold Remediation |
Appears to be a related posting covering the same Fall 2025 issue theme as “Assessment First” — that mold remediation decisions should be based on proper assessment rather than assumption. |
Cleanfax Staff, Doug Hoffman |
May 5, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/guessing-is-not-a-strategy-for-mold-remediation/ |
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Mold Chasers |
When you ask, “how do I add mold remediation to my existing services?” my question first to you as an owner is, “are you willing to do mold remediation according to industry standards?’ |
Nate Cisney |
March 25, 2025 |
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After Flooding, Home Air Tightness Matters in Preventing Mold |
Following hurricane and flooding events, air tightness was the most significant factor across regions to predict indoor mold spore concentrations consistently in impacted residential buildings, according to a recent study in Environment International. |
Cleanfax Staff |
March 10, 2025 |
https://cleanfax.com/after-flooding-home-air-tightness-matters-in-preventing-mold/ |
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Restoring Smarter: How Science Is Revolutionizing the Water Damage Restoration Industry |
Discusses how scientific advances and new technologies are changing water damage restoration practices industry-wide. |
Cleanfax Staff |
February 10, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/restoring-smarter-how-science-is-revolutionizing-the-water-damage-restoration-industry/ |
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Optimal Humidity Levels Improve Building Performance and Occupant Well-Being |
Explains how maintaining indoor relative humidity between 40-60% improves building equipment performance and occupant comfort, and outlines common causes of humidity imbalance such as leaks and inadequate sealing. |
Emily Newton |
January 13, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/optimal-humidity-levels-improve-building-performance-and-occupant-well-being/ |
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Applying Botanical Solutions for Effective Disaster Remediation |
Explains how botanical, biobased disinfectants and cleaners are being used as a more sustainable option in storm and flood remediation, outlining a three-step clean/disinfect/protect process and stressing the need to verify product efficacy and certification. |
Kelly MacMillan-Versluis |
January 6, 2025 |
cleanfax.com/applying-botanical-solutions-for-effective-disaster-remediation/ |
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Illinois to Require Third-Party Certification and Registration for Mold Remediation Professionals |
Reports on Illinois’s Mold Remediation Registration Act (SB 1087), effective Jan. 1, 2025, requiring mold remediation professionals to obtain third-party certification (IICRC or NORMI) and register with the state. |
Cleanfax Staff, Doug Hoffman |
December 9, 2024 |
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The Chilling Reality of Mold: One Florida Family’s Nightmare |
Features an episode of Unscripted, an IICRC video program, in which Jeff Cross investigates a Florida family’s mold contamination experience, with expert advice on detecting, preventing, and addressing mold in homes. |
Jeff Cross |
December 5, 2024 |
cleanfax.com/the-chilling-reality-of-mold-one-florida-familys-nightmare/ |
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Atmospheric Rivers: As Intense and Destructive as the Deadliest Hurricanes |
Jeff Cross and an industry expert discuss the science behind atmospheric river storms, why California storms can rival hurricanes in intensity, and how to address the mold and moisture problems that follow them. |
Jeff Cross, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Doug Hoffman |
December 4, 2024 |
cleanfax.com/atmospheric-rivers-as-intense-and-destructive-as-the-deadliest-hurricanes/ |
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ANSI/IICRC Publish New Standard for Professional Mold Remediation |
Announces the IICRC’s revised, ANSI-approved S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation (4th edition, 2024), outlining updated procedures and precautions for remediation work. |
Cleanfax Staff, Jim Pearson, Brandon Burton |
May 13, 2024 |
cleanfax.com/ansi-iicrc-publish-new-standard-for-professional-mold-remediation/ |
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Catalyzed Oxidation and the Future of Mold Stain Removal and Cleaning |
Explains how a new catalyzed oxidation chemistry can match traditional hypochlorite-based mold stain removal performance at a much lower, less hazardous, less odorous concentration. |
Matt Mills |
February 9, 2024 |
cleanfax.com/catalyzed-oxidation-and-the-future-of-mold-stain-removal-and-cleaning/ |
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Contents Cleaning: The Unappreciated Aspect of Remediation |
Argues that cleaning a structure’s contents is an essential but often overlooked step of fungal-contamination remediation, alongside source removal and HVAC assessment. |
Lori Young & Michael Pinto |
January 25, 2024 |
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Should You Test for Mold? |
Argues that mold (or suspect mold) should always be tested rather than assumed, since visual inspection alone cannot reliably confirm contamination or verify that a remediation job was completed successfully. |
Doug Hoffman |
May 5, 2023 |
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Mold Safety Concerns |
Reviews the health risks associated with mold exposure and offers guidance for keeping remediation workers safe while protecting companies from liability, part of a series on contaminants of concern. |
Mark Drozdov & Carey Vermeulen & Amanda Hosey |
December 3, 2021 |
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Chlorine Dioxide Mold Removal: A Better Way to Remediate |
Traces the history of mold-remediation liability and chemistry, arguing that chlorine dioxide offers a safer, more effective alternative to traditional caustic mold-killing chemicals. |
Ron Elgazar & Jacqueline Kemper |
November 15, 2019 |
cleanfax.com/is-chlorine-dioxide-the-future-of-mold-removal/ |
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Addressing Mold: Remediation vs. Sanitation |
Clarifies the difference between remediation (removing contaminated materials) and sanitization (biocide cleaning), and gives benchmarks for choosing between the two approaches. |
Doug Hoffman |
February 25, 2019 |
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Dead Mold, Allergies, and Remediation |
Explains why dead mold still must be physically removed rather than simply killed in place, since allergenic and toxigenic material remains after mold dies. |
Doug Hoffman |
October 24, 2018 |
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Waste Handling! |
Explains how to properly identify, contain, and dispose of waste generated during mold remediation and fire/smoke jobs, and notes jurisdiction-specific disposal requirements. |
Richard Driscoll |
November 6, 2015 |