Mold is a persistent issue in many households in Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and while wiping down visible mold on surfaces might seem like a quick fix, it often falls short of addressing the root of the problem. This blog explores why wiping down mold may not be sufficient, highlighting the presence of airborne mold spores and mycotoxins and the potential consequences of using water-based substances for cleanup. We will delve into the importance of a comprehensive approach to mold remediation, including the use of decontamination methods to reset mold spore and mycotoxin counts.
The Challenges of Airborne Mold Spores and Mycotoxins: Mold is not only a visible menace but also a hidden one. Mold spores, microscopic in size, float in the air, and mycotoxins, harmful substances produced by molds, can be present on surfaces. When visible mold is wiped down, it might remove the immediate problem, but the airborne spores and mycotoxins linger in the environment. These airborne particles can settle back on surfaces, potentially leading to the resurgence of mold growth.
The Fallacy of Water-Based or Bleach Cleanup: Wiping down mold with water-based substances might seem like a logical solution, but it can inadvertently exacerbate the problem. Mold thrives in moisture-rich environments, and introducing water during cleanup can provide a breeding ground for new mold spores to grow. The damp conditions created during the cleaning process may encourage mold resurgence rather than eliminate it.
The Importance of a Comprehensive Approach: To truly address a mold problem, a comprehensive approach is necessary. This involves identifying and rectifying the source of moisture that fuels mold growth. Whether it’s a leaky roof, poor ventilation, or high humidity, eliminating the moisture source is crucial for long-term mold prevention.
Decontamination Methods: Fogging and Spraying: One effective solution to reset the mold spore and mycotoxin count in an environment is the use of decontamination methods such as fogging or spraying. These methods involve the application of specialized antifungal and antimicrobial agents in a mist or spray form. By treating both the air and surfaces, these techniques can neutralize airborne spores and mycotoxins, providing a clean slate for mold prevention.
While wiping down visible mold is a step in the right direction, it’s essential to recognize the limitations of this approach. Airborne mold spores and mycotoxins persist in the environment, posing a continuous threat to indoor air quality and surfaces.
What We Do – We Also Neutralize All Airborne and Surface Mold Spores
In most situations, Pacific Decontamination Services can neutralize your mold up 99.99999%. If our spray, fog or foam can touch it, we can neutralize it. Our services come at a fraction of the cost as compared to the expensive approaches like soda / dry ice blasting, hepa vacuuming, scrubbing, removal of insulation and deconstruction and reconstruction of the attic and roof.
We neutralize the mold in your attic, crawl space, home, building, vehicle, or property by applying our eco-friendly, safe chemical on all surfaces and airborne, focusing our efforts on the visible mold areas. Depending on the job, we apply our formula by spray, mist, foam, or fog. We further kill all airborne mold spores in your attic. The average time of our on-site service is approximately one hour. An additional four hours is required to achieve maximum effectiveness. We ask that you stay out of the attic for approximately 5 hours in total. Read more about how we work.
Pacific Decontamination Services uses the world’s strongest, most effective and safe antimicrobial disinfectant, deodorization and chemical decontaminate. Our professional application will eliminate up to 99.99999% of any allergen, germ, bacteria or fungus that it touches. AND as powerful as it is, it is also completely safe.
What do you do next? How do you solve the challenge of mold and associated health hazards?
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