Key points
- Antimicrobials are registered products used to reduce bacteria and mold on surfaces.
- Most useful after contaminated water — sewage, dirty water, or Category 2–3 losses.
- They don’t replace removal of contaminated or moldy porous materials.
- They don’t replace drying — wet materials can still grow mold.
When they’re typically used
- After removing materials from a sewage backup — see sewage health risks
- On structural framing after cleaning in mold remediation
- On surfaces exposed to Category 2 or 3 water — see water categories
What to be wary of
- “Spray and go” mold treatments with no removal
- Claims that fogging alone fixes mold
- Products applied before the moisture source is fixed
See does bleach kill mold? and remediation vs removal.
Contaminated water?
Call (385) 250-2825 — answered live 24/7 by the Vault crew.
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