Is it effective to remove mold and prevent it from returning in general, and on porous surfaces or carpets in particular ?
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when I shampoo my carpet I use the simple green with better results than with the recommended rug doctor shampoo as far as mold I don't know when im killing mold I use a bleach/water solution
2282434
It depends on how heavy your mold is, how long it will take, but yes, it does work, and very well. It dries the mold up so you can wipe it away.
410570
Yes. Just take a cloth and warm soapy water and wipe it clean. It isn't like some that are porous and can get mold in them.
1460670
As we have done this on an off white carpet, the answer is yes. Use in steam carpet cleaner. Shake well and mix 1 part Mold KillerTM with two parts water. Our standard household carpeting turned out very clean. A good precaution is to first mix up a quart (1 part Mold KillerTM with two parts water) and test rub it in at a isolated or concealed location of your carpet. Jay
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I don't know about the smell of mold, but I've had very good success with using Nokout on other unpleasant smells. And once the smell was gone, it stayed gone. It won't hurt to try Nokout, and it may help significantly.
1847031
Mold can be removed, by washing them or throwing dawn and then a hose or worse case, use a brush. I just cleean them or you can throw in wash machine and wash hot gentle cycle But really use dawn scrub some and let it soak and then throw the hose and then let it dry. Mold comes from damp areas.
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I'm not sure. If the mold is from moisture, then maybe not - though if it's airborne then the unit will pull it out of the air. Much winds up in the filters, and the rest on the carpet - but the air does get cleaned.Hope this helps.
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It does. This product works the best in 2 ways. When used properly it will not only clean the mold but make it so that it does not return. It also works on removing the mold/mildew smell better than any other product I've ever used which makes sense as this product is used by professionals that do mold remediation.
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This stuff is awesome. Had a major mold/mildew issue in our tile walk-in shower. While we could scrub for an hour on the tile to clean it, the grout was impossible to clean. We feared it was permanently stained. Coated the entire shower in this stuff and 15 minutes later it looked brand new! Almost 5 months later, no return mold. ***WARNING*** Leave the area (preferably the house) after applying while you wait for it to work. It has crazy strong fumes. Strongly recommend a respirator mask while rinsing it off as well. Otherwise, do small sections at a time to avoid getting "gassed" out like I did because I was over-ambitious and did't think it through. ;) This stuff is awesome. Had a major mold/mildew issue in our tile walk-in shower. While we could scrub for an hour on the tile to clean it, the grout was impossible to clean. We feared it was permanently stained. Coated the entire shower in this stuff and 15 minutes later it looked brand new! Almost 5 months later, no return mold. ***WARNING*** Leave the area (preferably the house) after applying while you wait for it to work. It has crazy strong fumes. Strongly recommend a respirator mask while rinsing it off as well. Otherwise, do small sections at a time to avoid getting... » Read More This stuff is awesome. Had a major mold/mildew issue in our tile walk-in shower. While we could scrub for an hour on the tile to clean it, the grout was impossible to clean. We feared it was permanently stained. Coated the entire shower in this stuff and 15 minutes later it looked brand new! Almost 5 months later, no return mold. ***WARNING*** Leave the area (preferably the house) after applying while you wait for it to work. It has crazy strong fumes. Strongly recommend a respirator mask while rinsing it off as well. Otherwise, do small sections at a time to avoid getting "gassed" out like I did because I was over-ambitious and did't think it through. ;) « Show Less
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Agreed, mold can develop if you let it wet for too long. However, I do recommend this product. Have been using it for some months now and no complains.
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I would not hesitate to use it on wooden floors, but I would massage it into the grain of the wood so it will penetrate and get to the mold you are trying to eradicate.
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We have a 2400 square-foot house, and the unit is doing a great job. If installed properly, it will kill mold at the source and prevent it from spreading throughout the house.
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Dear Leslee, this machine works more like aroma therapy machine (when fragrances are added), it will not remove or stop mold. To get rid of mold, you need to get air purifier WITH ozone, ONLY ozone can get rid or stop mold from forming. I highly recommend to look for ozone air purifier machine (we have some of them in our amazon store, but expensive models, like ecoquest xl-15 air purifier, you can find less expensive ones on amazon as well). Thank you
486323
It is safe to use on tile and grout- the mold did not get destroyed as I would have liked, but it works to help prevent new bacteria.
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Severe cases of mold need to be remediated by mold abatement professionals. No tiny plug-in filter will prevent, or kill mold. Only whole house purifiers that attach to HVAC systems can prevent it.
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it depends on the surface. If its a non-porous hard surface it will definitely loosen it up so that you can remove by wiping, scrubbing or scraping it away. It may take several rounds of steam then scrub depending on how much mold there is...but it'll eventually do the trick. In terms of killing it...I guess if youre able to remove it then killing it is of less consequence....but once the surface is clean, some vinegar and some steam will thoroughly clean whatever microscopic bits remain. Keep in mind this is a light duty appliance. If you're talking about the bath tub or a utility sink, then this is perfect....but if you're talking about a major project - you'll want to get something else. If your surface is soft or porous then you'll need more than just a steamer. you'd be better off with one of those wet vacs that makes hot steam. The thing about mold is that there's really no point to killing it. Mold spores that are "dead" are just as harmful as those that are "alive." the only solution is total removal. I have personally used this to clean up a moldy old car...I used it on hard and soft surfaces in the car. I also used a hot steam wet vac on all porous surfaces...it took me several days to complete the job and if I had to do it over again I would buy something more industrial....but for general housekeeping this thing is great. In response to the person who said it wasn't powerful....this is not a pressure washer. it simply produces hot steam. It was never intended to produce a powerful blast of pressure. the washing/cleaning must be done by you, with elbow grease. if you want a pressure washer then this is not it. Lastly, I'm sure you know this, but please be sure to wear a mask and gloves anytime you work with mold...especially if you're kicking it up with steam. good luck
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I guess it would depend on how much mold and how covered, I would use soap and water with a abrasive brush or sponge, then I would use disinfectant wipes and thoroughly clean it. If it still doesn't come off after doing that two or three times, I'm not sure it would be wise to use it again.