Products

Bleach and bleach-based products are chemically unable to perform the three necessary steps for effective and lasting mold and mildew removal:

1.) Clean, disinfect, and kill mold down to the roots
2.) Remove staining and restore cosmetic damage
3.) Protect surfaces from future growth via antimicrobial (mold-proof) coating

Bleach (active ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite) can remove discoloration caused by mold, but may leave behind the micro-flora that enable mold to return to exactly the same spot. Bleach won't destroy the spores - essentially, seeds - underneath. Only EPA-registered mold and mildew disinfectants labeled as a fungicide and mildewstat will do the job. In short, only the right kinds of disinfectant and protectant products, used in combination, can both rid mold and keep it from recurring.

The old adage "Cleanliness is next to godliness" could well read "Cleanliness is next to dollar-li-ness" when it comes to mold in the home. Fixing mold damage can skyrocket into the thousands, factoring in removal, home inspections and potential litigation if you're a home-seller or landlord. Even the most frequently cleaned, newest and best-built homes can become mold breeding grounds.

All it takes is one mold spore spreading like wildfire. Following a flood, toilet leak, or even the smallest bathtub spill, mold and mildew can take root within 48 hours, virtually anyplace inside or outside a home. Exposure to mold may cause or worsen conditions like asthma, hay fever, or other allergies.  Milder symptoms from mold exposure include cough, congestion, runny nose, and eye irritation, but nasty types of "black mold" like Stachybotrys can result in bleeding of the lungs or worse.