Does it kill mold spores?
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I don't know, as I haven't had that problem in the room where I use the air purifier. All I can say about it is that my allergies are much better since I bought the purifier. I use it in the bedroom.
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Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space. Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold... » Read More Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space. « Show Less
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I don't no if will remove mold? I feel sure it will remove the odor of mold.
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I'm not sure that this will be effective on killing bed bugs. It is designed to kill airborne mold and mildew spores and the like with its UV lamp and ozone generation capability.
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Effectively Mold KillerTM will destroy mold on floor joists, in plywood, stone and in concrete too, plus protect the treated area from rebirth. As far as the dark stain goes, if the mold has been existing for a long period, then you may have to use our "Black Mold Stain Remover". Occasionally Mold KillerTM does not totally remove the stain alone. Some "conditions" also allow for very resistant stains. We estimate that Mold KillerTM does remove stains in about 95% of the projects it is applied to. Jay
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I was using it to eliminate the odor of mold on books. I cleaned what I could off the book covers and then placed them in a sealed box with the Gonzo for a week. On it's own I don't know that it would eliminate mold. YOu'd have to clean the item with bleach and then use the Gonzo to eliminate the odor. For example, clean the mold off an item and then place that item in a sealed environment with the Gonzo. One caution--if you see mold on the surface of walls unless you caught it right away the mold has also permeated the walls. Cleaning the surface will not eliminate the mold and that can be very unhealthy. Most of the time a person needs to have the drywall removed and replaced in that case. Good luck.
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The UV that is emitted by this device is contained inside the cylinder and does not come into contact with people. It kills germs and dust mites that are drawn into the cylinder by the fan that operates at a very slow speed that gives the UV enough time to kill them. Best results are obtained when it is left on 24-seven.
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YES! The key to using this product is Patience! I started using it last year on all house and deck surfaces including deck furniture and the mold is not only gone, but DIDN'T COME BACK! I use a garden sprayer (most efficient with recommended mixture), spray it on and walk away. Some results take several weeks to be seen, but ultimately are very obvious!!
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I believe mold is relatively large, so it will. However, you will probably want to get a unit with a silver filter in it to kill any trapped mold spores.
200311
I have been tested for mold toxins and a doctor told me to use this product. He said it does kill mold and to use it as a disinfectant as well. I spray it everywhere including my rugs.
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No. It will not help removing the mold, mold spores or mildew. If your cutting board has mold or mildew, please throw it away. Polishing the surface of the cutting board will not help because wood is porous, mold and mildew can grow deep into the grain.
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Hi J, The ozone plate/cartidge is made of ceramic. Yes, this ozone generator will kill airborne mold spores and eliminate odor for a period of time. However, NO ozone generator on the market (no matter what a manufacturer will tell you) will eliminate ALL mold spores in a contaminated area. This is because mold spores can hide in nooks and crannies in interior surfaces such as inside drywall and other porous material like clothing etc. that may not necessarily be reached by ozone purification. Generally, ozone purification treatment is used after conventional mold clean-ups that involve a bleach scrubbing of contaminated surfaces. I hope this helps and please let us know if we can help with anything else :).
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it wilyl clean the mold and mildew. It probably won't clean the soap scum. Unlikely to cause any harm.
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If it's just a small area and you know for sure there isn't a much bigger problem out of sight (behind walls, under carpet, etc.) then you can use either a bleach solution or vinegar solution. You should check online for suggested concentrations and directions. I did this myself for a small patch of mold on some drywall, and it worked out fine. But if you suspect there is a bigger problem you should call a professional remediation company. You don't want the spores spreading through your home if you have young children or elderly with weak respiratory systems. (I have seen DIY mold removal on youtube which basically requires you to wear a hazmat suit and cut out pieces of drywall, floor, etc that have been infested with mold. I guess you could go that route if you have the time...)
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Ozone in high enough concentrations will kill mold spores. As far as running it while occupying the home it really depends on the cubic volume of the area, the temperature, fresh air circulation etc.... You breath ozone everyday in nature however the parts per million are very low. Without a way to monitor the parts per million in the occupied space and knowing what is deemed safe I would not run the machine when a structure is occupied.
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The Blueair Air Cleaner is very effective in removing mold spores from the air, but it does not get rid of mold. A combination of the Blueair Air Cleaner and dehumidification would substancially reduce the ability of mold and mold spores to be present.
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all depends on what type of material ,this won't work on plywood . i suggest first to get a dehumidifier to remove all moisture .then bleach (straight) this will kill the spores , then use kilz !