Surface Testing Methodology and Protocol for COVID-19 Inspection and Testing

GuziWest has developed a surface testing swab sampling methodology and protocol for COVID-19 Inspection/Testing based upon information published by the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO).  In conjunction with a CA-certified laboratory performing Covid-19 PCR testing, we’re able to offer rapid information on the safety of your working surfaces and the potential presence of COVID-19 virus within your office or production facility.

Find out what a sampling plan would generally consist of here.

Any test method to determine complete disinfection of the virus needs to be evaluated carefully. Find out how that can be done here.

Contact us today to discuss the current status of  disinfection verification options for COVID-19 for your home or business in the areas of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Chico, and Redding. (888) 351-8189

Evaluating COVID-19 Test Methods

Recent studies have shown viable coronavirus can be detected up to three hours later in the air, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is best practice for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in your household and in community settings. Regular household cleaners are effective, including bleach solutions and alcohol solutions of at least 70% alcohol. The EPA provides a list of disinfectants effective against COVID-19.  Depending on the length of time in the facility and the areas traversed by the confirmed COVID-19 case, consideration may be given to using
a professional cleaning/disinfection service and extreme measures such as ozonation, UV disinfection, and/or ULV fogging. 

Any test method to determine complete disinfection of the virus needs to be evaluated carefully. Find out how that can be done here.

Contact us today to discuss the current status of  disinfection verification options for COVID-19 for your home or business in the areas of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Chico, and Redding. (888) 351-8189

Coronavirus Surface Disinfection

With the recent pandemic, there are a few different types of tests and technologies for surfaces and buildings being marketed regarding the verification of disinfection for the coronavirus.  Guzi-West staff are currently evaluating these, however at this time don’t feel that the available tests can absolutely determine the total disinfection of the virus from any given surface.

Any test method to determine complete disinfection of the virus needs to be evaluated carefully.  Will the test method directly measure the presence of the coronavirus? Will the test be measuring for simple proteins which may be already present in the environment?  Will it be measuring for DNA or RNA sequences that may relate to the virus, and can it differentiate between a live sample and dead sample that has been deactivated by sanitation? The best testing methods will actually culture and grow organisms from the surfaces and can determine if potential virus particles have been fully disinfected.

Learn more here!

Contact us today to discuss the current status of  disinfection verification options for COVID-19  for your home or business in the areas of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Chico, and Redding. (888) 351-8189

How Do You Read a Mold Report?

When reading a mold clearance report, one document from a laboratory will stand out. This is the air cassette readings report the sampling technician took inside and outside the containment. It will have a multiple mold species and spore counts present. That’s completely normal! No home is completely free of mold. The sampling technician would typically take 1-3 samples indoors and 1 outside. The outside serves as a baseline in which we compare all indoor levels against.

Learn more here!

Contact us today to schedule professional mold testing services for your home or business in the areas of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Chico, and Redding. (888) 351-8189

How to Better Understand Your Mold Report!

You have been through the complicated process of repairing a water-damage loss in your home. You have called the remediation team, who abated the mold and now have called a company like Guzi-West, who performs “mold clearances.” The remediation company has more than likely conveyed the results to you – either pass or fail.  If the area failed, you needed to schedule another mold clearance after more remediation has been completed. If the area passed, they were able to take their drying equipment and plastic barriers out. What does a passing or failing mold clearance mean? What are the criteria for a passing or failing a test? 

Learn more here!

Contact us today to schedule professional mold testing services for your home or business in the areas of Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Chico, and Redding. (888) 351-8189

Keep Your Home and Business Safe with Asbestos Testing Services

Did you know asbestos can be found in a wide variety of building materials?

Are you planning on renovating your home or business? 

Asbestos testing is requested by property owners to determine if it’s safe to work in an area of the structure that will be disturbed through renovation, demolition, or general maintenance.   

Often asbestos can be found in materials like: linoleum, vinyl floor tile, insulation, joint compound (aka mudding), sheetrock, wall texture, sprayed-on fire proofing, and acoustical applications, such as ‘pop-corn’ ceiling applications.  Have some of these same building materials in your home or business?

The asbestos testing team at Guzi-West has performed inspections, conducted contractor oversight during asbestos abatement activities and prepared AHERA re-inspections for clients throughout California and can use our expertise to guide you through the complex process of asbestos compliance.

Call Guzi-West today to schedule an asbestos testing service. (888) 351-8189

Get Next Day Results with Asbestos Testing Service from Guzi-West!

Has your house been damaged by falling branches?

Have you experienced property damage from a fire?

Do you want to check an older home for the presence of asbestos?

The inhalation of asbestos fibers can be extremely dangerous and is known to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer primarily associated with asbestos exposure), and asbestosis. It’s important for property owners to understand the dangers of asbestos so they can protect themselves and any other individual who may be exposed to asbestos fibers.

The asbestos testing team at Guzi-West has performed inspections, conducted contractor oversight during asbestos abatement activities and prepared AHERA re-inspections for clients throughout California and can use our expertise to guide you through the complex process of asbestos compliance.

Call Guzi-West today to schedule an asbestos testing service. (888) 351-8189