Fast, Natural Black Mold Removal With Dry Ice

Homes, commercial, and government structures are more airtight than ever. This may save energy, but it also confines moisture and mold spores. The molds germinate and grow on moist surfaces. The US EPA lists mold dangers bluntly: "...exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions. Severe reactions may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of molds in occupational settings, such as farmers working around moldy hay. Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath. Some people with chronic lung illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may develop mold infections in their lungs." These mold health issues require cleanup of the mold problem and killing the mold to eliminate the toxic mold health effects. There are over 46,000 species of molds, including black, green, white, and more.

When black mold inspection reveals the fungus infection, dry ice blasting is the most efficient and cost-effective mold remediation process. Dry ice blasting

• removes and kills mold fast in one pass--smaller crew, less job time
• leaves no waste to clean up
• kills mold and spores on contact
• removes fungus "hyphae" (the "roots" that comprise the mycelium) and wood softened by them
• gets into tight corners and voids with minimal labor
• safe for the environment
• leaves no dangerous odor or residue
• eliminates aftereffects from disinfectants such as high-strength ozone
• long hose from blasting unit easily reaches into attics and crawl spaces
• dry ice blasting machine can even be on different floor of building
• safer for remediation operators
• no need to move furniture and appliances out of the way
• no need for labor-intensive sealing off work area with plastic film
• no hazmat disposal labor and expense for used plastic film and residue cleanup
• no need for disposable coveralls and HEPA-filtered respirators
• no need for expensive negative-air systems in work area
• no messy, smelly chemical fungicide applications
• no laborious sanding of mold-infested surfaces, and
• cleans HVAC equipment and ductwork, too, without extensive dismantling.

For more information about dry ice blasting, contact Continental Carbonic Products, Inc.

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