Chemical vs. Earth Friendly Mold and Mildew Cleaners: How Effective Are They?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 4, 2010 -- Mold . We’ve all seen it. Even if your home hasn’t suffered from any water damage , your property can still fall victim to mold. Most homeowners reach for the heavy duty chemical cleaners but now, there is a new trend in eco-friendly cleaning solutions. So how do they stack up?

Currently, publicly available chemical mold cleaners are bleach-based. For example, Lysol has a milder & mold remover product. The copy on the product states “whitens and removes mold and mildew stains . while removing soap scum. Cleans and disinfects with the power of Lysol and the whitening of bleach.” Stains removed, mold remains. Then we have products like Tilex and X-14 Mold and Mildew Stain Removers: Tilex is more open about its use of bleach to deter mildew while X-14, though it does not openly state that it relies on bleach as its primary cleaner, it boasts that it “keeps stains away for up to 2 weeks**” (notice the asterisks). So basically, you are using these products as a temporary “fix”. Further to not actually killing the roots, every time you use one of these cleaners, you put yourself and anyone else in your home, especially pets, in danger. Have you ever read the precautionary statements on the back of your bottle of store bought mold remover? You may want to.

In cases where mold growth is so dire that a professional mold remediation company must be called in, you will observe the experts working in personal protective gear such as bio hazard suits with the use of respirators. Because mold can be toxic and usually grows in areas lacking ventilation, protective gear is a must. Unfortunately, the common bottle of store bought Mold Remover doesn’t come with a blow up bio hazard suit attached to the bottle.

If you take into consideration that store bought chemical cleaners are dangerous to use and only provide temporary aesthetic relief from unsightly mold and mildew, one might consider the application of a natural mold cleaner. Also known as non-toxic, eco-friendly, earth friendly and green cleaners, natural mold and mildew removers rare not hazardous to your health and are biodegradable, so they are not hazardous for the environment. Most types of new eco-friendly cleaners available utilize vegetable-derived enzymes to dissolve mold. Most national retailers now offer earth friendly products, though some, such as Naturally It’s Clean, may only be found in specialty stores. In addition, there are several online stores that specialize in green products.

In general, common household mold and mildew cleaners are not a permanent fix to your mold problem. If you suspect that you might have a large area of mold or generally concerned about mold growth in your home, you should contact a mold removal and remediation specialist. For more information on how to safely remove mold and mildew from your home, please contact Advanced Restoration, Inc. at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT or at www.drymeout.com.

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