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Better, Faster, Eco-Friendly Mold Removal Technologies

By: Beth Olignerf

Traditionally, mold removal would mean physical removal of mold, sanitization and disinfection of contaminated area, drying of cleaned surface and running of HVAC system or air purifier. This kind of mold removal process usually entails the use of harmful chemicals and air purifier that produces ozone.

Today, many new mold removal technologies have been introduced into the market. These products offer a variety of improvisations and benefits that the traditional mold remediation technique doesn't have.

A recently patented mold removal technology, for instance, promises a cost-efficient, eco-friendly way of eliminating molds from home. This mold removal technology uses radiant heat to kill molds and even other microbial organisms such as bed bugs. The concept of using heat per se is not particularly new. In fact, the makers of radiant heat-based solution has based this concept on Louis Pasteur's finding in 19th century that heat is the most effective way of killing bacteria and other contaminants. This process is referred to as pasteurization.

Radiant heat mold remediation solution uses the same concept. The solution is so effective it takes only treatment to eliminate spores and other bacteria without introducing harmful chemicals or ozone into the environment. Though it uses heat, this new mold remediation solution offers energy savings ranging from 40%-70%.

Another company has developed an inject able treatment that can remove molds on the wall's surface and the molds behind the walls. Thus, it eliminates a need to tear down walls in order to eliminate mold threats hidden inside crevices and spaces behind walls. The treatment can also be applied without having to relocate people away from the building.

The treatment solution is made up of enzymes that are blended depending on the kind of mold on the structure. Thus, before the mold remediation is started, the contractor will first get a sample of the mold in order to identify its type and its toxicity level. The solution also provides a safe organic barrier against re-growth of mold. This barrier has a life span of 12 months.

The mold removal process using this technology can be completed in only 1-3 with no tear-out of walls needed and reconstruction. Thus, you can make great savings on wall repair and replacement with this process.

Another mold removal solution that is slowly gaining popularity is the antimicrobial treatment. Most antimicrobial treatment is in capsule form. The capsule is buried behind walls, paints, binder and other coating. The solution is gradually released into the environment. The chemical agent of the antimicrobial solution binds to the organisms. The agent acts like a poison, interrupting the metabolic life processes of the molds and thereby killing them.

Like traditional mold removal technique, application of new mold remediation technologies is not enough. Companies who offer these industrial breakthroughs would finish the process by retesting and evaluating the site of contamination to make sure that it is completely free of molds. The conditions that produce the molds such as humidity, carbon dioxide and moisture are corrected. There are now many new mold removal technologies now are cost-efficient, more effective, faster cleaning time and eco-friendly. Why stay with the old way of removing molds?

Article Source: http://bytepowered.org/articles

Beth Olignerf reports on issues affecting homeowners for Paramus Flood & Mold Cleanup and Atlanta Flood Damage Cleanup

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