Mold Remediation

The primary concern when selecting the best mold remediation company should be who does the bost job at eliminating the negative health effects of mold and its mycotoxins? Here are three factors that will help with an evaluation….

1. The Capacity of the provider to treat the indoor air and reach sufficient surface area.

2. The efficacy of the disinfectants used by your provider. Are the chemicals or other methods registered by the EPA to eliminate the specific types of mold found in your home, and if so: do they ensure the manufacturer’s required dwell times are met?

3. Does the chosen remediation method not only kill living mold, but neutralize (denature) the effects of dead mold and its toxins?

No perfect solution exists, but ensuring the professional service you select is cognizant of these three items, should assure you that you are making a good choice to achieve the healthiest outcomes for all occupants including pets.

Here are a few of the available methods that you might run into during your research. UV Light and Ozone are rare, which is why the only category we have broken down is “liquid disinfectants.”

UV Light

Ultraviolet is effective at killing mold but is limited in that it can only kill where it shines. Getting under and in-and-around things is what undermines its utility. While effective for those areas it reaches, this factor makes UV disinfection impractical for mold remediation projects.

Ozone

At just 0.0001272 micrometers, an ozone molecules exhibit remarkable efficiency in mold eradication, reaching even the most inaccessible areas. Moreover, the affordability of an ozone machines is attractive, particularly for the DIY enthusiasts. Ozone would appear to be the clear winner. However, there’s a catch…

“Available scientific evidence shows that at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone has little potential to remove indoor air contaminants.” – EPA.gov

Using ozone would be akin to taking a pill whose side effects are greater than its benefits.

Liquid Disinfectants

This leaves us with liquid disinfectants. The clear choice, if the right application is used.

Spray or Mist Remediation

In a high humidity region like Orlando, Florida, using sprays or mists for mold remediation might not yield optimal results. The larger droplets these methods produce often fail to reach hard-to-reach areas, rendering them less effective. Additionally, liquid solutions, such as those containing bleach, are mainly water-based and may inadvertently intensify mold problems. As an alternative, consider methods such as wiping surfaces with disinfectant wipes or soaps, which provide extended dwell time, hence, achieving better results against spores in hard-to-reach areas of your home.

Wet Fog Remediation

Although fogging machines proficiently moisten visible objects with tiny droplets, their effectiveness is limited due to droplet size when compared to the dry fog alternative we provide to Orlando, Florida residents and businesses.

Dry Fog Remediation

Dry fog application from Pure Maintenance offers an unparalleled mold remediation solution. It meticulously eliminates mold from every hidden corner and visible surface indoors, without wetting surfaces. Its significantly smaller droplet size ensures it reaches and neutralizes mold wherever it hides, providing extended dwell time on both hidden and visible areas and neutralizing airborne mycotoxins. While ozone may provide superior outcomes in some circumstances, dry fog eliminates the associated toxicity risk, making it the undisputed champion of mold remediation options.