Disaster Recovery Support – Proper Mold Clean-Up

When restoring water-damaged structures caused by flooding, hurricanes, storms and other catastrophes, taking measures to not just eliminate mold, but to prevent its recurrence is vital. Cleaning and sanitizing alone does not prevent mold from recurring. To ensure mold does not return, many industrial hygienists and contractors employ a Clean, Kill and Coat™ remediation process:

• Clean: Sets the stage for remediation. Unsalvageable materials, such as carpet, furniture and wallboard are removed. Building materials are exposed to circulated dry air, followed with a thorough cleaning and the
  removal of all contaminants.
• Kill: Disinfects and deodorizes to prepare the surface prior to sealing or coating. Foster® 40-80 Disinfectant disinfects hard non-porous surfaces and cleans and deodorizes areas of mold, mildew and bacterial growth resulting from flood and water damage. It should be used as the final step in the cleaning process on hard non-porous, semi-porous and porous surfaces. This full-strength disinfectant is EPA registered and comes in a ready-to-use dilution, eliminating the need to handle corrosive or dangerous concentrates.
• Coat: Prevents mold re-growth long term. Surfaces are coated with a Foster® EPA registered, antimicrobial coating or a Foster® mold resistant coating. Foster coatings contain a high percentage of active ingredients, so they inhibit the re-growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew – long term – on their surfaces.

Foster® fungicidal protective coatings are specified by industrial hygienists and preferred by contractors because of their long term, proven performance and reliability. Foster coatings are used in mold remediation projects and in HVAC duct systems, for wherever indoor air quality is of utmost importance – school buildings, hospitals, restaurants, homes, and work places. Foster coatings (listed below) are also LEED compliant and contribute to LEED EQ Credit 4.2.

For 10 Year Protection* (Foster® EPA Registered, Anti-microbial Coatings):
Foster® 40-20 is an EPA registered, fungicidal coating with over 10 years of proven efficacy. It is designed for HVAC duct systems and for mold remediation. Foster 40-20’s tough, flexible, crack resistant film makes it ideal for protecting HVAC duct liners, and its moisture, scrub resistant film makes it ideal for use in demanding environments, such as food and beverage processing plants, pharmaceutical plants and hospitals.

Foster® Full Defense (40-25) is an EPA registered, fungicidal coating designed for commercial and residential mold remediation projects. Full Defense is the only EPA registered coating that kills residual mold and protects surfaces from mold re-growth. Its high percentage of active ingredients offers long term fungicidal protection. Full Defense is a breathable coating that may be applied to damp building materials, so they are protected during the drying process.

For 5 Year Protection* (Foster Mold Resistant Coatings):
Foster® Interior Defense Mold Resistant Coating (40-50) contains EPA registered antimicrobial additives that protect its surface from odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. Ideal for application to wood framing, dry wall and other building materials found in wall cavities, attics, crawl spaces, and other areas prone to mold growth.

Foster® Sheer Defense Mold Resistant Clear Sealer (40-51) contains EPA registered additives that protect its surface against microbial growth. This sealer dries clear when underlying substrates need to remain visible. It has a water resistant finish and is flexible and crack resistant. Ideal for use in a wide variety of applications, including attics, wall cavities, crawl spaces, wood framing, floor joists, drywall, and other building materials.

To obtain a copy of a Foster® Limited Product Warranty visit the product page.