Flood damage mold removal

With all the tragedy in the East, I thought this might be a useful article in basement mold treatment. Obviously we are suggesting using our Flood RX product, as it is hydrogen peroxide based !

Removing mold on basement walls using hydrogen peroxide

You can use hydrogen peroxide to remove mold on basement walls. Peroxide kills mold, so it is good for this purpose. If there is mold on the basement walls, you may want to consider whether the basement is damp. If the air is continually damp, it’s likely the mold will come back!

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HOW TO USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: Use 1% to 3% hydrogen peroxide. If the mold looks dry at all, it is important not to touch it or disturb it. First spray the mold with hydrogen peroxide. This reduces the likelihood of mold powder flying in the air. One way to clean the walls is to just spray hydrogen peroxide on, then use a sponge to wipe the walls off. Work from the bottom up so that any drips will always be running into areas that are already wet. To kill the mold more effectively, spray and then leave the peroxide in place for a minute before wiping it off. Another way to clean the walls is to mix hydrogen peroxide with HOT water, then use a sponge to clean with this solution. Work from the bottom up.

Sealing New Wood

When is Wood Ready for Sealing?When is the right time to seal wood? Some say that wood should be sealed after a year
so that the wood is completely dry. However, a year is too long a time to wait to seal wood.
During this time, the wood would have incurred too much damage, most of which cannot
be reversed. Wood can be completely dry and ready for sealing in two or three months. It
has been found that wood that has been sealed within three months is much more
durable and look better than wood that has been sealed after one year.

You can easily tell if the wood is ready for sealing. Professionals use an electric moisture
meter to determine if the wood can be sealed. However, a simpler method is to sprinkle
drops of water on the surface of the wood. If the water is quickly absorbed, it means that
the wood is dry enough that it is ready for sealing.

Our new "Coastal New England" Cedar Seal (good for all types of wood, by the way), is the best!!!  If you are tired of resealing every year then pay a few bucks more and order this new product. It has all the qualities of oil but is essentially waterbased and has a 3 year life on decks or a 5 year life on shakes or fences!

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