Fogging IS NOT Remediation

IT'S IMPORTANT to hire the RIGHT professional...
This is from the National Standard on Mold Remediation: "Remediators should not mist or fog disinfectants or sanitizers in an attempt to kill mold in lieu of source removal."
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[@leroygreen1877]

Can a fogger be useful after remediation (removal of material) to kill any airborn mold?

[@reliableremediation]

great question! the standard for mold remediation is removal because our bodies don't know the difference between live and dead mold. This is especially important to those with sensitivities. Fogging can be useful for knocking airborne particulate out of the air for clean up by HEPA vacuum or moist wipe.
From the mold remediation standard:
4.4 Contamination Removal
Physically removing mold contamination is the primary means of remediation. Mold contamination should physically be removed from the structure, systems, and contents to return them to Condition 1 (defined as a normal indoor fungal ecology). Attempts to kill, encapsulate, or inhibit mold instead of proper source removal are generally not adequate. (S520 pg. 18)
12.1.7 Misting
Misting is a method of atomizing water or other aqueous solutions into the air for the purpose of controlling airborne and surface particulates during remediation. Remediators may consider misting for dust suppression and clean-up purposes. Remediators should not mist or fog disinfectants or sanitizers in an attempt to kill mold in lieu of source removal. Remediators should employ adequate engineering controls to limit the release or spread of mold or spores within the work environment. (S520 pg. 45)

[@DonJane-ng8zl]

So what’s the point in fogging if you have a heppa and carbon air filter. Doesn’t the fog get just bring the air born pathogens to the ground ?

[@reliableremediation]

Some companies are JUST fogging, which only knocks down airborne particulate. THAT is the problem we are highlighting.
It is NOT remediation.

[@whyyoumadbro8982]

You should be able to remediate a full house without the use of any chemicals whatsoever. The only product we use is seventh generation dish soap.

[@reliableremediation]

There are many products that can be used. Fogging any of them is simply not remediation.

[@Waterdamagecu]

I personally never have used a fogger on any of my mold remediation jobs. We remove affected materials, sand, treat and dry.