Does it remove airborne mold spores?
582160
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.
1213329
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.pdfJay
1887009
This is not a vacuum. I suggest vacuuming first -- especially the drapes (washing them, too). Hopefully there are no serious mold-spores growing amongst the walls in a musty old house. (A fumigating may be necessary.) I suppose that on a medium/high speed, this machine would most likely really help clean the air. As I mentioned in my review, it has really helped my father -- who lives along a dusty street with lots of flowers/tress. He told me again yesterday that it has helped clear his sinuses.
984341
no. machines like this will help prevent new mold spores from forming. existing mold issues must be handled by a different procedure.
842397
Good question! So far the only thing we have found that works to remove mold is a pressure washer.
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.
2137949
Yes, that is how I used it. I wanted to ensure our pop-up camper was free of mold, so I opened it up fully and fogged it with this product. Took a couple of days for the odor to dissipate, but it did the job.
1982894
IMHO.......absolutely not!!!! Mold is a difficult problem to rectify because it can be so invasive. There are many mold strains, most benign but others are deadly, so tackling mold begins with proper identification. Once identified you can choose the best method of eradication. Physical removal of surface mold followed up with direct application of a mold fighting formula is your best approach. Keep in mind that repeated applications will most likely be necessary if mold infestation is severe. This Air Purifier simply is not up the task of eliminating your mold problem despite whatever claims are made. An expensive multi-stage unit would be a more suitable choice. These units are very effective but annual operating costs, in the form of replacement filters and UV bulbs, can be excessive. Just my 2 cents.
570438
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
2269966
It kills the mold and retards it from growing, but it leaves the dead mold stain. Think of it as scarring. They recommend another product to actually remove the mold and it takes scrubbing, not just spraying.
2191358
I honestly do not know if it would definitely remove your particular mold issue but I can say I have used it for that purpose and it has worked. It would be worth a shot trying since its a great product that will not go to waste
570436
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
2259825
I have gotten some mold off. It wasn't badly molded but it did take it off. I do recommend buying a bottle of Genesis 950 cleaner to add to your solution. It is amazing stuff and really cleans/disinfects. You can buy it online direct from the company-Amerikal Products. It's well worth it and all you add is a capful of solution.
2237098
The CDC answers it better, see "Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods". In short, the spores appear to be 2-10 microns so yes and no, 95% of the time. This appears far superior than the basic "non" N95 nuisance mask. I suggest reading their strategies.
630447
It removed the mold from the air of my home. I did take it one step further and removed the air filters from my air ducts, turned off the heat and a/c, but made sure the fan was set to "on". I also used their Biocide 100 cleaning solution on as many surfaces as I could get to. It worked GREAT, and was a heck of a lot cheaper than those so-called mold eradication service people. I hope this helps!
725130
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.
1223139
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.