Does it kill mold spores or just remove odors.Must you be out of the house when you run it ? co worker runs when he's sleeping
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It's extremely powerful and makes my eyes and throat sting when I am in the house unless it is in my basement. Even then, ozone leaks upstairs to my daughter's room and bothers her in there, so I only do it when she's gone or I am leaving the house. It strongly cautions you to do it away from people and is probably stick to that, knowing how it makes me feel to breathe it in. It does kill mold spores, yes. But I believe you need to run it for 24 hours to thoroughly kill the spores.
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You can not be in the same room, but I believe you can be in the house. I believe you need to air out the room before going back in. Check with the manufacturer
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There exist strains of mold that can survive the ozone process. that being said, it does kill most of them. do not let people are pets be inside while this is in use, it is very dangerous.
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I don't know about the mold spores but after using for fire restoration and water damage I think it would work on mold. We did have to run it for a few days to kill all odors. We were very pleased with the ultimate results. It saved us a very substantial amount of money You absolutely cannot be in the premises while the machine is operating and must let the area air out afterwards
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Ozone has a 3rd atom of oxegen that latches on to bacteria and oxides back into oxegen. Bacteria is the source of bad odors like pet smell, smoke... It does not kill mold spores permanently, as far as I know, but it does work temporarily. It is VERY dangerous to breathe. I use it to deodor my apartments. I seal the door and change the lock, so only I can enter. I have used it in my own home without leaving, but I take similar preautions. That's my understanding. You may want another opinion.
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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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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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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
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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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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I have used it as a spray and walk away in an outside storage shed. The white film of mold was on the floor under where the mowers are parked. I have also sprayed and walked with drywall inside. In the shower area, it worked better spraying and wiping after. Hopes this helps
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Absolutely an excellent choice for fogging! Using Mold KillerTM in a fogger unit creates a very thick cloud of mist, one you can't see through at all. Additionally, Mold KillerTM will air-out and not stain any surface. It won't cause contamination to the indoor environment, as many products do. With a couple of fans and free air, you can help the live and dead mold spores escape to the outdoors. Plus Mold KillerTM will provide ongoing protection against mold rebirth. http://itk1.com/content/authorcert.pdf Jay
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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, I do not believe it can stop mold spores. It does have a waterproof membrane so it might be effective in doing so.
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The fan inside of the device pushes the air through the metal cylinder where inside it's filtered and exposed to UV light, it's safe for people and pets in the room. Mine works 24/7, it kills gems and smells, also it makes the air smell fresh, a bit like after standard UV light. The device has a switch to tune the speed of the fan, on higher speed you can hear the device better. I'm happy with mine device, it really works!
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This product works great on mold! Obviously you need to find the source of the mold, but the ozone feature kills mold, mildew & bacteria. My mold problem was so bad in the basement that we could smell it 2 floors up. There is no more mold growth & now the basement is the freshest room in the house - this product is worth every penny!!
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I only used it to eliminate odors and I didn't have any issues with mold so I can't really say whether it would reduce mold or not.
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It is effective in preventing mold or cleaning out small amounts of mold when used with the ozone generator turned on. The ozone generator is very strong and probably should not be used on the highest setting while people are present in the house. We usually run it on the lowest setting when we are home and even then for no more than a couple of days at a time. Have not tried it in an area where mold is heavily established.
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yes the unit does remove mold spores. However unless the source of mold spores is addressed, no filter can prevent exposure in the short term.
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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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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.
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for odor i would get an anti-fungal shampoo...thats wht i use and it seems to be working...
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Only use the three sanitizers I have in the winter months. Filters in the AC seem be adequate keeping mold spores and pollen at low levels. Cold and flu seasons are usually over so there is no need to keep them running.