Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Fungicide Mold Sealant Paint After Clean Up

Mold Sealant Paint
HomePro Restoration uses antimicrobial and fungicidal sealant paint after a thorough cleaning of mold affected areas of homes and businesses.

This Photo shows a white fungicidal sealant paint spray coating that has been applied to all surfaces in a building basement fas the last step in a mold cleanup project. The remediator did a great job of removing moldy materials, cleaning all surfaces, and leaving no demolition dust or debris in the building - all before this mold spray paint was applied.

Remember to clean: Fungicidal sealants or non-sealant fungicides should not be used as a substitute for physical cleaning of moldy or suspect surfaces and materials. Application of fungicides without cleaning risks leaving high levels of toxic or allergenic particles in the building. Even if a fungicide could "kill" every mold spore, which in our experience is unlikely, non-viable spores may still be toxic or allergenic. (See our page top photo).
Biocides or Fungicides which are not sealants have the same shortcomings as sealants and more: they are unlikely to kill 100% of their target, they do not immobilize remaining dust or debris on a surface and they do not provide future moisture resistance.
Possible health risks of fungicides and disinfectants: If your contractor is planning to use a disinfectant or fungicide on building surfaces be sure to review the chemicals to be used as possible irritants or hazards themselves. The remediation industry is of mixed opinion regarding the efficacy and advisability of using such treatments.

Some people have allergic reaction to these chemicals. The contractor should be asked to provide documentation identifying the chemical(s) used, the concentration and manner of application, and the areas where they were applied, as well as providing pertinent health information from the manufacturer, as some occupants or owners may prefer to avoid these chemicals. Source: http://www.inspectapedia.com/sickhouse/cleanmold3.htm
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Excessive Rain Floods East Coast, Is Your Basement Wet?

'Nightmare' rains flood parts of East Coast.

A second major storm in less than a month continued to drench the East Coast, pushing rivers over their banks, closing schools, delaying flights & prompting evacuations.


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Water Damage Can Lead To Mold

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When disaster strikes, delay in response time can cost thousands of dollars in loss of inventory, property, and sales. With out quick restorative services, water damaged items become un-salvageable. HomePro Restoration can cut your replacement cost by up to 70% by completely drying water damaged interiors we can eliminate the need for major reconstruction.

From flood and storm water to faulty plumbing or sewage backing up, unwanted water is one of the greatest threats to your property. HomePro Restoration has the equipment, technology and highly skilled staff needed to restore your home or place of business to get your life back on track.

Specializing in advanced drying and dehumidifier techniques, HomePro Restoration quickly removes water and moisture from carpets, floors and walls. We minimize the disruption, so you can get back to your home or work. The result
can save property owners and insurance companies valuable time and money.

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Why Using Bleach to Get Rid of Mold is Ineffective

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There's been a lot of confusion as to whether chlorine bleach has the ability to get rid of mold and sanitize the infested areas for permanent results. The verdict is out, and it is proven to be ineffective for long lasting results as black mold removal since it is not able to totally uproot and kill all mold spores and prevent multiplication. In fact, bleach is only good for changing the color of the mold and watering the mold spores and roots. And there is an issue of wear and tear accelerated by chlorine bleach speeding up the corrosion of materials as well as wearing down the fibers in the porous materials. In fact, chlorine bleach is not endorsed by EPA as a sanitizing agent to get rid of mold in the black mold removal process.

While it is true that chlorine bleach kills bacteria and viruses, it has not been effective when used to get rid of mold on non-porous surfaces. The key reason is that bleach itself is 99 percent water and water is the main component that the infamous fungus thrives and multiplies. Common scenarios are such that when liquid bleach is used on them, they multiply within a short period twice the amount than the original before the process.

Chlorine bleach simply does not penetrate into drywall and wood, only staying on the surface while mold continues to multiply inside the said construction materials. As liquid bleach is used, the liquid content continues to feed mold growth, rather than kill them and this literally causes the intense growth instead, hence spreading the problem even more then ever.

Chlorine bleach is incapable of get rid of mold by killing its roots. While many mold removal companies resort to strong but proprietary chemical agents to for mold cleanup which enables users to uproot the problem once and for all. These agents are often not bleach which is considered mild disinfectants largely used in the kitchen, bathrooms as well as laundry.

Any potency of chlorine bleach is literally diminished over time, from the moment they are manufactured and bottled into their plastic containers. Liquid bleach tends to loss more than half of its killing power even when unopened, after just three months from the moment they are bottled. The main reason is that chlorine is capable to escaping through the plastic containers.

Finally, chlorine bleach gives off pungent and harmful gases that are health risks to humans and animals. It contains a key component of dioxin, which has been established by studies to be one of the most toxic synthetic chemical known to man. Extensive use can cause severe health hazards inclusive of cancer.
Bleach is indeed an old approach which our older generations used for mold cleanup to get rid of mold. Unfortunately, its popularity is probably due to the fact that it is still believed to be the most handy black mold removal product easily available. There are other more effective and less health threatening cleansing agents for mold abatement like borate which we shall discuss in the next article.

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Disaster:
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment; An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind
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Mitigation:




  • mitigate – extenuate: lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; “The circumstances extenuate the crime”








  • mitigate – make less severe or harsh; “mitigating circumstances”
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  • the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state








  • restitution: getting something back again; renovation: the state of being restored to its former good condition;








  • some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; “the restoration looked exactly like the original”








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