When moving into a new apartment, it is not uncommon to find dark, fuzzy stains appearing within weeks or months.

在搬进新公寓几周、几月左右后，经常会遇到墙面出现点点暗沉、边缘模糊霉斑的情况，屡见不鲜。

In many cases, the landlord had simply repainted the walls prior to their tenant’s move-in date, covering visible stains without addressing the root cause. Unfortunately, this only delays the problem—mold soon returns, eating through the fresh layer of paint.

很多时候，房东都只是在房客入住前重新粉刷了墙壁，遮盖了可见的污渍，却没有从根本上解决问题。不幸的是，这只会推迟问题爆发的时间——霉菌很快就会卷土重来，侵蚀掉新刷的油漆层。

In China, the health risks of mold are often undermined, with little public awareness. On top of that, property managers or service providers are often not properly certified to handle mold cases.

在中国，霉菌的健康风险常常被忽视，公众意识不足。此外，物业经理或服务供应商通常缺乏处理霉菌事件的资质。

As a result, many households live with recurring mold exposure without realizing the long-term consequences for respiratory health, allergies, and overall well-being.

因此，许多家庭生活中接触着频繁复发的霉菌，却没有意识到其对呼吸系统、过敏症和整体健康的长期影响。

How It Should Be Handled

该如何应对？

Proper mold remediation requires more than surface-level fixes. It demands professional assessment, scientific testing, and strict removal standards. At Greenwave, we reference U.S. environmental guidelines, which involve:

适当的霉菌处理不仅仅需要表面修复，还需要专业的评估、科学的测试和严格的清除标准。 Greenwave参考美国国家环境准则，其中包括：

Testing indoor air and surfaces for mold spores 检测室内空气和表面的霉菌孢子

Mold Investigation Kits: (from left to right) Buck BioAireTM Sampling Pump, Allergenco-DTM cassette, Moisture Meter & Temp/RH Meter

Identifying the root causes (humidity, leaks, lack of ventilation, etc.) 鉴定根源（如湿度过高、漏水、通风不足等）

Safe removal and prevention 安全移除和预防

These procedures are resource-intensive, requiring protective equipment, specialized chemicals, and highly trained staff.

这些程序需要大量资源，需要防护设备、专用化学品和训练有素的工作人员。

Greenwave’s mold remediation follows industry-accepted guidelines from the BSR-IICRC S520 Standards and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation.

Key Remediation Steps 关键治理步骤

Cross-contamination barriers & electronics protection 预防交叉污染 & 电子产品保护
HEPA vacuuming 高效吸尘器洗尘
Wet wiping on non-porous items 除霉湿巾擦拭表面
Chlorine dioxide fogging to sterilize 改性除霉剂（对人体无毒副作用的二氧化氯为主要成分）均匀喷雾消杀
2nd round of HEPA vacuuming 二次HEPA吸尘器洗尘

Why It Costs More

成本为何更高？

Many people are surprised when they learn the cost of professional remediation—often starting from RMB 4,000 and above.

许多人在了解到专业霉菌修复的费用时都会感到惊讶——它通常的起价为4000元人民币，甚至更高。

However, when you consider the level of expertise, equipment, and health protection involved, the cost reflects the seriousness of the work. Mold remediation is not just cleaning—it is safeguarding your living environment to international health standards.

然而，考虑到所需的专业知识、设备和健康保护水平，其成本也体现了这项工作的严肃性。霉菌修复不仅仅是清洁，更是在保护您的生活环境，使其符合国际卫生标准。

Looking Ahead

展望未来

China is still at an early stage of recognizing mold as a public health issue. Awareness is growing, but regulatory systems and professional certifications are lagging behind.

在将霉菌视为公共卫生问题方面，中国仍处于早期阶段。人们的意识正在增强，但监管体系和专业认证却相对滞后。

Greenwave continues to share knowledge and best practices, with the hope that mold problems will be treated not as cosmetic issues, but as serious health concerns requiring professional solutions.

Greenwave将持续分享知识和最佳实践，希望霉菌问题不再仅仅被视为视觉美观问题，而是需要专业解决方案的严重健康问题。

If you are concerned about volatile organic compounds(VOCs) or discover mold in your new home after moving, you can reach out to Greenwave for assistance. We offer free consultation, assist in conducting the necessary tests, and provide remediation solution.

如果入住后您担心VOC，或发现角落有霉菌的存在，您可以联系Greenwave，我们可以为您提供咨询、定制检测并协助治理等一站式的帮助。

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