Showing posts with label mold prevention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mold prevention. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

What to Use With Our EATOILS(TM) Products

Many clients have asked us how they can accomplish all of their household cleaning needs with Green products concentrating on our EATOILS GREENER-CHOICE APPROVED GREEN cleaning products.

Here is the simple answer: Our EATOILS cleaning products will clean all of your organic stains, keep your drain lines open, and maintain your septic system:

BT200 cleans and degreases all oils and greases from automotive or industrial sources. This product is also amazing for removing mold & mildew from all surfaces. Click here for more information

SUPERFRESH cleans and deodorizes all hard surfaces in kitchen, bathroom, garbage areas, pet areas, etc. Click here for more information

SUPER CARPET-FRESH cleans and deodorizes all soft surfaces, including carpets, upholstery, and all kinds of fabrics.  Click here for more information

SUPER FLOOR DEGREASER cleans and degreases all food oils, fats and greases - it is ideal for busy kitchens and slippery floors.  It also deep cleans grout and tiles.  Click here for more information

SUPERFLOW opens clogged drains and keeps lines clear.  Click here for more information

SUPER SRV maintains septic and RV portable toilet systems.  Click here for more information

WHEN EATOILS WON'T DO:

1) To remove calcium, lime and rust stains - you need an acidic cleaner - the green answer is lemon juice - it has a pH of 2.0 yet it is safe for you to handle - and breathe - no noxious fumes! It is great in the kettle to remove scale - just add a 1/4 cup to the kettle with a cup of water and boil - the scale will be gone in less than a minute!  If you need a scrubber for, say, cleaning the tub or toilet - cut a lemon in half and use it as your SCRUBBER! - need extra abrasion? dip it in some baking soda, then scrub.

2) For deep cleansing, use a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice - the baking soda is abrasive and will remove baked on matter from pots, clean the kitchen sink, etc.

3) To sanitize, the objective is to kill germs.  In order to kill germs you need either a highly acid (pH of 2.0 or less) or a highly caustic (pH of 12 or more) solution.  Typical safe examples are ACID: Vinegar, citric acid, etc. and for CAUSTIC: Hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, 5% chlorine bleach.  The biggest need for a sanitizer is to clean food prep surfaces and toilets etc.

Aside from the areas listed above there may be rare occasions where you need a special product for a special need.  Some of those we can help you with.

We have products to help with graffiti, or paint accidents on virtually any surface.

If you get ink on a shirt or clothing try isopropyl alcohol (available at the drug store) - it is one of the secret cleaning products which works wonders on fabrics of all kinds.

If you have any cleaning questions please call us toll free(from anywhere in North America) Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:00 Eastern time at 866 621 8244.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ Removes Even The Worst Black Mold Found In Florida

BEFORE   Brown Mold On Awning - Mobile, AL  AFTER  
Enclosed areas where moisture can build up can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew.  Particularly in locations where wood and wallboard are exposed, like: 1) under rafters, 2) in damp basement areas, 3) in bathrooms, 4) below open buildings and 5) in attics.

Mold & Mildew can be harmful to you and your family as the spores can cause allergic reactions and illness.  There are two problems that you need to deal with when you are trying to address mold and mildew: 1) removing the infestation effectively (mold and spores), and 2) preventing it from recurring. 

REMOVAL: -  In the past, most mold removal companies literally had to remove the offensive building materials, address the source of the moisture and rebuild the structure - a very expensive proposition.  If the infestation was small it could be treated with bleach or disinfectant products, however, the problems with bleach & disinfectants can be just as dangerous as the infestation - affecting breathing and damaging the building materials - plus the effects of these products are only momentary and there is no lasting effect.  Recent developments in microbial cleaning products have yielded effective long term results with the added bonus of prevention of recurrence (when the source of the moisture is repaired).  These products remove the infestation and, virtually stand guard, defending the area from re infestation from the spores.

PREVENTION: - Once you remove the source of the moisture you have effectively prevented the mold from recurring however, particularly in areas where there is no resolution to the moisture issue (enclosed bathrooms) the mold will return the next time it is moist.  Microbial cleaning products are particularly effective in these instances as they can protect the area from some of the recurrence and regular, weekly cleaning with the product can actually prevent it completely.

Many mold abatement contractors have discovered the advantages of using microbial cleaning products to treat these mold problems effectively.  Over the past few years WorldWare Enterprises Ltd. of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada has developed a number of green microbial products that work well on mold and mildew.  Depending on the actual mold encountered, we have products that will effectively remove and prevent the recurrence of these infestations for years to come.

The success stories for treating northern grey/black mold and southern brown mold have been impressive as infestations have been stopped and reversed with  as little as one application.  We have written here before about the results for removing brown mold from awnings in Mobile, AL (see picture above, showing before and after) - update: it was over 1-1/2 years ago that the vinyl awning was treated and, as of last week, there is still no recurrence on the awnings (in the same time period neighbors with the same type of awnings have had their awnings treated with harsh chemicals at least 5 times and the mold keeps coming back!).

For some time now the most difficult mold type to resolve has been the black mold that is common in many parts of Florida.  It is a very resistant mold that is very hard to remove with  any success.  Recent trials and actual case studies have proven that EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ is very effective at removing and preventing the recurrence of this black mold in Florida.  For example, our client, William Booth of Tallahassee, FL was having a problem with mold on his exposed wood on the underside of his home.  The smell and spores were affecting his family and he had to do something fast!  He called our technical service personnel and was advised that we had experienced some success with our EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ for this type of application (this product is very good at treating the mold and mildew typically found in damp bathrooms).  He purchased a pail of our EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™ and he set to work on his home - he mixed it as described in the instructions and then he applied it to the exposed wood - and within minutes he noticed a big reduction in the mold.  After a second application it was all gone and there has been no recurrence since he treated the wood in April.  We spoke last week and he confirmed that he is very happy with the results - another fine job by EATOILS™ SUPERFRESH™. This product is GREENER-CHOICE APPROVED GREEN.

If you are dealing with a mold or mildew issue in or around your home or business please call us toll free at 866 621 8244 Monday -Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern time and we'll be pleased to look after you or come to our website at www.eatoils.com