Mold
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Topic: Mold
Posted By: jtuseo
Subject: Mold
Date Posted: 24/July/2006 at 11:26pm
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What is the best antimicrobial on the market to prevent mold & mildew? Also to kill mold. ------------- WWW.PREFERREDCARPETCLEANING.COM |
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Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 25/July/2006 at 7:46pm
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jtuseo,
http://www.kleenkuip.com/products/benefect.htm - Benefect 100% Natural Disinfectant seems to be the front runner these days and you and your customers can be comfortable with it. Non-toxic and friendly. But my feeling is no one can be positively sure if they get all the mold with the sprayers that were currently available...until now.
Can you get the spray into every nook & cranny manually?
That's why we have introduced the http://www.kleenkuip.com/products/magnet-spray.htm - Magnet Spray Air-Assisted Electrostatic Spraying System . ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 25/July/2006 at 9:31pm
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To prevent mould you must remove the conditions that inhibit its growth.
They are moisture, heat, darkness, something to feed on and lack of water activity (stagnant water).
Killing mould is another story, killing mould is not enough, it must be removed.
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Posted By: keben
Date Posted: 28/July/2006 at 5:19pm
Ted how much are those sprayers worth?  ------------- K & S Cleaning and Restoration Services Westbank BC |
Carpetologist wrote:Posted By: thermedix
Date Posted: 28/July/2006 at 8:42pm
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jtuseo
LNR is 100% correct in saying removal is essencial, first you must stop the source of the intrusion, then remove all associated furnishings, clean any hard surfaces with dilluted javex, sand any wood that is affected, remove affected carpets and pad. (cleaning carpets is seldom effective), what you see on the surface is usually the tip of the iceberg. Don`t forget, there are many types of mould that are toxic, wear a mask and setup a containment area if it is extensive, hepa filtered air scrubber exhausted outside to create a (-) air pressure within containment...if the mould is black it may become airbourne very easily and spread all over the house. then it gets really expensive.. Good Luck! ------------- It`s not how far you fall...it`s how high you bounce back up... |
Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 28/July/2006 at 8:55pm
| In that case, don't you need a mold remediation specialist? At least here in California, they're very strict about that sort of thing. |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 30/July/2006 at 1:32pm
Hold on to your hat!
$5,000.00 Canadian, but remember a 70% chemical savings + 100% coverage. This is more for the Flood & Fire guy or someone specializing in Deodorization.
It would also do a great job covering all the carpet fibers when Scotchgarding. ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/July/2006 at 4:58pm
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you can never kill mould... ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: thermedix
Date Posted: 31/July/2006 at 8:18am
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Your right Steamer, you have to get rid of anything it is in contact with, harmful mould is measured in air quality, the staccibotris mould (black mould) is the indicator that it is present. Remediation is deemed effective when AQ levels are acceptable, these tests are done by a certified hygenist., In Canada there are various certifications that are acceptable for mould remediation, IICRC is fine for insurance companies, but the gov`t wants a bit more, WESA for mould and aspestos is required for most gov`t work. Kool avitar steamer!! ------------- It`s not how far you fall...it`s how high you bounce back up... |
Posted By: Gervis
Date Posted: 31/July/2006 at 10:55am
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Have any of you ever used Sporiciden? Steamer you said that it cant kill mold. Sporiciden kills AIDS in one minute, how can you not kill mold? |
Posted By: Gervis
Date Posted: 31/July/2006 at 10:57am
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Im not dogging you i was just wondering if there was some explanation so i could have a better understanding of mold extraction. |
Posted By: thermedix
Date Posted: 31/July/2006 at 1:51pm
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You can get rid of the mould that is visible, however the airbourne contaminant that you cannot see is the problem, ie:if a basement floods, we remove the pad, carpet, and install fans, dehumedifiers etc, what about all the cavities that we don`t see? between joists, between floor/ceiling plates, and much more, even if we remove the drywall, the mould spores could have contaminated much more of the house., through the duct system or however. ------------- It`s not how far you fall...it`s how high you bounce back up... |
Posted By: Barkri12
Date Posted: 23/June/2009 at 1:46am
 Mold
and mildew-resistant” means that the product is or contains an
antimicrobial chemical which interferes with the growth of mold and
mildew. It does not mean that the product will kill disease-causing
bacteria or provide a health benefit. Antimicrobial or antibacterial
describes a substance(s) or product that kills or inhibits the growth
of bacteria, generally in/on foods, inanimate surfaces, or hands. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 24/June/2009 at 5:27pm
MOLD EXTRACTION. If only it was that easy. Eradacation is what you want. there are way too many steps to cover in this thread. It is expensive but you may consider a AMRT seminar just to learn the basics but it is expensive. Or go to the library and read and read and read. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: ceejay2005
Date Posted: 16/July/2009 at 10:57pm
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You need to ventilate that basement. If windows are too high, you can use a fan to ventilate the lower half of the room. A dehumidifier helps when it is humid. Many people who live near the coast use 2 or 3 dehumidifiers. Turn them off when windows are open. You can buy instruments that measure indoor as well as outdoor humidity. Try upholstery cleaners on furniture and bring it outdoors on a sunny day. If all windows and doors are tight, keep a window or two open a little except in winter when using heat. Also check your local hardware store for "damp-rid" or other similar items that work well in enclosed spaces. The chemicals in those canisters are similar to ice-melt, I believe. http://waterdocsonline.com - phoenix water damage restoration |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 18/July/2009 at 10:52am
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One should only give advice if one knows whrt they are talking about? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: jerryjacson
Date Posted: 27/October/2009 at 7:18am
 An effective way to remove mold is the Ice Blasting. Ice Blasting do
well in stripping paints, oils and bio films; and is also useful for
many cleaning applications. This dry procedure is non-abrasive and
nonconductive and easy to use. Best Restoration systems may be used
without damaging active electrical or mechanical parts and a deep way
for mold removal and mold cleaning.
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Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 27/October/2009 at 8:34pm
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Easy to use Sure anyone can do it! ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 27/October/2009 at 8:37pm
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DIY??? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 27/October/2009 at 8:50pm
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I find it very relaxing dry ice blasting in a 2 foot crawl space or better yet an attic. It's really something everyone would enjoy! ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 27/October/2009 at 9:47pm
Yeah, like half of us could even fit in a 2 foot crawl space ------------- 
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Posted By: jerryjacson
Date Posted: 05/November/2009 at 4:29am
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Other method to prevent mold......... Prevent moisture due to condensation by increasing surface temperature or reducing the moisture level in air. To increase surface temperature, insulate or increase air circulation. To reduce the moisture level in air, repair leaks, increase ventilation (if outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify. ------------- http://www.soswaterdamage.com/ - soswaterdamage.com |
Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 05/November/2009 at 12:08pm
This is why I always recommend just burning the house to the ground. It increases the surface temp while reducing the moisture level. You could also wrap the entire house in 12 layers of R30, open the windows, shut off the water main and use a Japanese hand fan to increase ventilation. Add dry ingredients and mix. Bake in oven at 550 for 12 hours leave on a cooling rake to dry. I'll try your recommendations instead Jerry. You sound like you really know how to type, copy and paste. You are my hero. I am sure all the pros here are intent on learning something new from you. ------------- Are you in a high paying business or are you just a self employed low paid grunt who thinks this business provides dignity? |
Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 05/November/2009 at 12:09pm
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Other method to prevent mold.........don't let things get wet.
------------- Are you in a high paying business or are you just a self employed low paid grunt who thinks this business provides dignity? |
Posted By: RIP IT
Date Posted: 05/November/2009 at 4:27pm
Cheaper than flying to Aspen to find a blizzard. ------------- Dont treat people like customers. Treat them like friends. |
Posted By: Jonatham
Date Posted: 03/April/2016 at 7:08am
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Mildew is one of the most evil allergens, it is toxic and carcinogenic.I think if it is in really deep it won't come out but if it is fairly mild it will - I got rid of mould from my bathroom and shower grout mildew using a http://amzn.to/1W5OxdM - mould spray which you just spray on and it will clear it up. Also this product is without bleach and without absolutely exhausting amounts of "elbow grease".You can try any good cleaner though from the supermarket but this mould spray it's magic, after 10 minutes all grout mildew was gone.
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Posted By: EnviroClean
Date Posted: 19/October/2021 at 3:55pm
| You need to remove the source of the mold (dripping water, high humidity, etc) and then remove it. If you just remove it without addressing the root of the problem, you are no better off. |