How to Kill Mold With an Ozone Generator

By Kenneth Brumleve

It is important to kill mold because it is a very hardy organism that can thrive almost anywhere and everywhere that humans live. Mold spores can be found in the very air that we breathe, and are able to reproduce rapidly when they are deposited on surfaces that have a great deal of moisture on them. Even surfaces that you think are perfectly dry may actually have a great deal of moisture because moisture is present in air all the time (except in very arid environments.) It is more likely for mold to grow in places that do not have adequate ventilation, such as enclosed hospital operating rooms and food processing plants with little or ventilation. That is why hospitals and food processing plants routinely use ozone generators (also known as ozone machines) to kill mold.

To kill mold, the ozone treatment team will ask you to remove all people, pets, and even houseplants from the room; that is how strong ozone is at killing organisms. But since your aim is to kill mold, even plants should be physically removed from the room. The room will eventually be fully enclosed to prevent people outside the room from inhaling the toxic ozone.
The second step to kill mold is to remove as much moisture and humidity from the room as is feasible, even going to the extent of using a dehumidifier. The dry room that results will help ozone do its work better.

The team will then use gloves and a mold killing solutions to physically remove any observable traces of mold on your room surfaces (including the ceiling.) Gloves and other physical forms of protection like goggles and face masks are very important so that the team will not be contaminated by any contact with the mold growth.

The ozone level that should be produced will then be determined based on how much time is estimated to be needed to kill mold that remains, the degree of contamination of the room, and how quickly ozone can break down after being released into the room's air. It is believed that a very strong ozone generator should be used for best results in as short a time as possible. A small machine cannot produce the amount of ozone needed to kill mold as thoroughly as necessary.

All ozone generators used should have a built-in timer so that the team will know when the machine has been turned off. It is very important the ozone be allowed to ventilate out of the room air before anyone can breathe it. Remember, ozone, though not nearly as bad as chlorine or fluorine is toxic when inhaled in large concentrations.

If the room is deemed safe to enter again, leave the room occupant-less for perhaps a day then try smelling the air and inspecting the walls again. If you still smell mold or can see them growing on your room surfaces, more ozone blasting sessions might be required. You can also take an air sample using a mold test kit and have it analyzed in the lab to insure the mold has been removed.

Ozone Generators are your best solution for the Removal of Mold, mildew and odors. Ozone bonds at a molecular level with toxins and odors rendering them inert while leaving pure oxygen behind. For more details visit http://www.jenesco.com

Do You Have Basement Mold?

By Amy G

Beware… if you are easily frightened, you would be better off not reading this article. Just a short time ago, I discovered something hiding in my home… just waiting for the opportunity to take over.

It started when I decided to remodel my basement. My head was spinning with these amazing ideas and I was feeling really imaginative. I enlisted the aid of a few family in cleaning out the boxes of old ornaments, games, and clothing. That’s when I came upon it.

In a dark, gloomy corner, hidden behind a stack of boxes.

Nasty, disgusting, basement mold. It was black and greenish, and had already began causing damage the wall. I discovered some in a couple of other places as well.

I was mortified. The first thoughts that popped in my head were about those horror stories of how mold can cause breathing troubles and other serious complications. I have small kids and do not want them to suffer from the mold. Then I worried about the expenses of getting rid of the basement mold.

After I went through my usual cursing fit, I did some research on how to take care of the mold. This is what I found.

First things first, and that is to find all of the mold in your house. Thankfully, only those few spots in the basement were affected.

My family came over to help me clean up, thankfully. After playing dress up with gloves and face masks, we were ready rob the bank. Just checking to see if you're paying attention.

All joking aside, it is important to use gloves and face masks due to the fact that the spores of the mold can bring on breathing issues, and other complications. We make a solution of bleach to clean up all of the areas that were affected.

Once you get the basement mold cleaned from off the surface, you are ready for the next step.
You really should take care of any moisture issue. If you don't, the mold will keep growing back. Evil little creatures, that mold.

One of the best methods to deal with your moisture dilemma is to seal your basement floor.
Concrete is porous in nature, moisture can sneak its way in through the floor and cause basement mold to grow. I hired some professionals to complete it for me to make sure it was done right. This also helps keep the concrete stronger and last longer.

Then, I researched and bought a dehumidifier for our basement. This keeps out any excess moisture, that can even show up the driest of climates. I also had someone check my basement for leaky pipes or fixtures.

This can be a huge source of basement mold. I added insulation inside the areas that were known for condensation.

I was also told not to install carpeting in my basement, because carpet is so absorbent that it will soak up moisture and possibly grow mold as well. I decided to go for a nice concrete stain instead.

So, the mold is gone and once again, I can sleep well at night.

If you are considering finishing your basement, or have noticed mold issues down there, use these tips to get rid of the contamination of mold, and to prevent it from growing back. Good luck, and I hope I haven’t frightened you too badly.

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