I'm looking for an air sanitizer that will eliminate pre-existing mold spores. Will this do the job, or is it only effective at stopping new growth?
1055905
Yes. We bought it based on a recommendation from a scientist that used it to disinfect his lab nightly. We recommended it to a friend with mold on interior walls and it cleared up within 2 days.
1055906
I have used air oasis for almost a year now. It is effective in cleaning the air of mold, virus and bacteria. It does not remove surface mold. The source of contamination must be addressed with chemical cleansers such as quaternary solution.
201131
Cleaning isn't required or possible, since the unit burns mold particles rather than filters air. Ours seemed very effective. We use it to reduce molds that come in from the open window. Our first unit lasted 2.5 years before burning out this past weekend. We'd already bought a second unit for a different location. I'll be buying a replacement for the one that just died.
984341
no. machines like this will help prevent new mold spores from forming. existing mold issues must be handled by a different procedure.
14482
The product advertises removal of mold spores from the air, but I haven't had an independent air analysis. I can tell you that mold is one of my allergies (among others such as my household pets) and this device has provided a marked improvement in my allergy response. As far as I'm concerned, definitely worth the investment! A quality product.
1999196
I've been running it the past 3 months and for the first time I don't have black mold on the floor finished basement floor. It probably works by constantly moving air through the basement so it doesn't have as good of a chance at leading to mold and the musty smell. It uses only up to 60 watts so its very efficient. It dehumidifies because when you exhaust the moist basement stale air it has to be replaced by the upstairs air which is usually drier. the upstairs air should be drier regardless if you are running the AC.
367950
I haven't had a problem but I live in Arizona and fungus and mold are not prevalent here. Sorry, I have no suggestions.
1673037
I was told it does remove mold particules in the air. So I believe the answer is yes.
1201360
Yes u ALL MUST! !!!!WARNING!!!! mold + asthma = inevitable.... Especially if fan can't be turned off with auto climate control. Air conditioners # 1 asthma inducers in the world.In 6 moths they collect more mold spores than uninhibited closed house in 10 years.
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It is a sanitizer, not a sterilizer. I assume you wanted to know if it kills virus(es) This product is for brewing beer. I'm not concerned with viruses, but bacteria that can affect my brewing results.
367039
We live in Utah where we have next to no mold problem so that is not an issue. However I was raised in the northeast where it is a big problem. I would suggest wiping it out every few weeks according to your humidity, which is the big factor. Sorry I can't help more. Have a good day.
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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
815895
The air mix door needs to be open and you can take a plastic hose and blow this in from the evaporator drain. Let it foam and it will run out when it dissolves. If the evaporator is caked from fine dust I don't know if it is very effective but it works for the mold and mildew commonly found at the bottom of the evaporator coil.
628339
I wouldn't rely on anything to control mold as mold can kill you. I would ensure the area is very dry to control mold. this device would run after dryness is ensured to mitigate slight airborne potential residual.
842397
Good question! So far the only thing we have found that works to remove mold is a pressure washer.
1810705
I'm not so sure it would be effective on mold. To be honest I wasn't impressed with it cleaning ability in general. Had others that do as well and better.
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I dont think this product actually works. If it kills mold i have never seen it happen nor do i notice any change in air quality.
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It kills bacteria and algae...if your "mold" is bacteria or algae then yes it will stop that with weekly shocks during your summer months.