1) How is mold remediation done through fogging?



A commercial fog machine is sued that spays the patented chemical used by the various mold remediation companies across the premises of the homes and offices. The micron size of the particle ranges from 5-20 microns. This method is extremely useful as it ensures that that the particulate reaches all the nooks and crannies of the home. Though the mold remediation chemical will reach all nooks and crannies and permeate the wall, it won't be able to go behind the walls.

If you want that it should reach hidden areas, it's important to clear the area of any obstruction that may be blocking the path of the mold remediation chemical. In this process some premises may have to be stripped clear of fabrics, furnishing and insulation. The mold remediation particulate will decontaminate all the exposed surfaces that it touches. It will remain suspended in the air as well as also attach itself to the floating spores of various microns.

In fact the AC vents and heating ducts are also exposed to the mold remediation; particulate. The reason was that mold and mildew grow rapidly in cold vents where there is more moisture. For this reason the HVAC filter is removed prior to the fogging and then a new filter is fitted after the fogging of the HVAC system through the mold remediation system.

2)Can only one area be decontaminated during the mold remediation process?

It is possible to decontaminate only a single area through the mold remediation procedure. But usually if the mold is seen in one part of the building or in one room, the spores are present in the entire house. It is necessary to stop and prevent the spread of the mold to other parts of the house. The old fashioned methods of mold remediation don't take of the spore disbursal as does fogging. If the mold is producing toxins, then there may be danger to the lives of those that are living in the building as well. It's important that they should be evacuated and the process of mold remediation started as soon as possible.

3) Are there any problems when the mold remediation process is done?

There are no adverse reactions or effects that are seen after the mold remediation process has been carried out. The only precaution that should be taken is to cover all surfaces with plastic or polythene sheets and remove the important papers from the premises. Humans and pets shouldn't be near the premises when the mold remediation process is been carried out. The entire process takes 67-8 hours and humans as well as pets should only enter after 6-8 hours. This means that people should practically leave the premises for 24 hours.

On returning, they need to wipe the exposed surfaces with a damp cloth before they can start living in the premises again. Since hydrogen peroxide is the base that is sued here, the smell would remain for a couple of days before completely disappearing.