And here is some more info Parker has typed up. Note that this has to do with boat interior detailing but I'm fairly confident this same products and techniques would apply to removing mold inside of a car.
Use this info at your own risk.
Mold & Mildew Mitigation in Boats & Marine applications.
For many years, Mold and mildew has been a problem in Boats, Yachts, Pontoons & jet skis. Not only causing health issues but also discoloring carpet, vinyl, canvas covers, storage areas, ballast bags, engine compartments, bathrooms, galleys, common areas, anchor holds and hard surfaces.
My Name Is Parker Richards, owner & operator of VIP TRANSPORTATION, LLC in Loveland, Co, I have Been Detailing For 13 years, specializing in Boats the last 10 years, with over 900 Boats Detailed in that time. Prior to detailing, I worked in the commercial and residential restoration industry, mitigating water loss, fire damage and mold remediation claims. I am IICRC Certified in WRT (water restoration technician) & FSRT (fire & smoke damage restoration technician) & Can legally extract outside ground water Per The EPA. IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification.
The Following Techniques will help to Mitigate mold and mildew in Marine applications, using several different proprietary products.
1. Inspect Boat/ Yacht etc, thoroughly with a visual search. This includes ; all storage areas, Ski Hold’s, ballast bags, engine compartments, bathrooms, galleys, common areas and canvas covers. Using the proper personal protection equipment, including, but not limited to mold respirator, eye protection and kyvek suit, nitrile non-latex gloves & LED flash light. * If nothing is found on a visual search, but an odor remains, and indoor environmental hygienist may be needed to conduct an air sample. In certain cases, there may be mold or mildew present that is not detectable by a visual search, but a Strong odor remains.
2. Once the mold spores or mildew has been located, even if it is still wet, absolutely under any circumstance DO NOT use a fan to dry out the affected area, as it could lead to spreading the mold spores and further contaminating other areas. If an area is completely saturated with water, a dehumidifier may be used to remove moisture in the affected area.
3. Remove all personal contents that appear to have mold or mildew, even items that may not appear to have any mold or mildew but still are in the affected area. This includes but not limited to life jackets, towels, rope, sun tan/ sun screen bottles, fishing poles, koozies, water bottles, etc.
4. For Mold spores or mildew that has any kind of texture: remove from surface (carpet, vinyl, canvas cover, hard surface) using a plastic disposable putty knife. Put mold contaminates into a sealable bag and remove away from working area.
5. For Mold in carpet: After removing texture, spray Benefect Botanical Decon 30 onto affected area and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Lightly agitate with a medium bristled brush or grey 3m scotch bright pad. Spray Benfect Botanical Decon 30 again to affected area, then use steam over affected area. Extract Affected area (carpet) Repeat this process 3 times or until mold (color) is no longer visible. Allow to dry 4-6 hours. Once dry spray Benefect Botanical Decon 30 again over affected area. Allow to dry 2 hours.
6. For Mildew on a Canvas boat cover: Hang cover off the ground. Get the Cover completely wet using room temperature water. Spray Benefect Botanical Decon 30 on affected area. Let stand 15-20 Minutes. Saturate again with Benefect Botanical decon 30, The use a heated Pressure washer (Minimum 2500 psi), cleaning one section at a time to remove Mildew. To reinstall canvas Cover on boat, keep cover wet, install on boat, then let dry.
7. For Mildew in carpet: (green, grey or red in color) {using Stainzone} Do a small test spot first. Drip Stain Zone on to affected area, wait 2-4 minutes for foam to appear. Let stand 24 hours. If color remains, treat again. Allow foam to appear, extract again. Once color is gone, pressure was with heat (minimum 2500 psi) & extract till all foam and residue is gone. Let dry 10-12 hours.
8. Other Products to Consider: Depending on the job at hand, other products besides Benefect and Stainzone may be used. If a strong odor is present, Microban Disinfectant may be applied, as it is better at dealing with strong odors from mold or mildew. Bactibarrier disinfectant is also a great product , that is specially formulated to be used with Bactibarrier Surface Protector.
Technical Information For: Benefect Botanical Decon 30, BactiBarrier, MIcroban & StainZone
Benefect Botanical Decon 30:
Benefect Botanical Decon 30 is an innovative one-step disinfectant cleaner specially formulated for the majority of water damage restoration jobs.
Light Scent
Kills over 99.99% of Bacteria in 30 seconds!
First Botanical Carpet Sanitizer and Deodorizer registered with the EPA
No Health Warnings, No Rinsing, No PPE.
Official Statement from Benefect: “So the way that the regulation system works is that a disinfectant needs to prove effectiveness against Trichophyton to be classified as a "Fungicide". Both our Disinfectants have been tested against this and list it on the EPA approved label. There are obviously millions of different types of mold but Trichophyton is by far the hardest to kill. Mildew is very easy to kill for most disinfectants. We have done some additional testing with our Decon 30 Disinfectant product and it is proven to also kill Aspergillus niger (black mold) and Candida. We have done this to get the EPA claim of "Mildewstat" - which simply means it prevents mold from growing on a surface”
Incorporating this product into every boat detail is an excellent preventive measure in making sure there is no Mold or Mildew issue. All storage areas, ballast bags, engine compartments, bathrooms, galleys, common areas and canvas covers will benefit from a regular treatment of Benefect Botanical Decon 30.
BactiBarrier:
BactiBarrier Detergent/Disinfectant- STEP 1 is an EPA registered "quat cleaner..makes 64 gallons, a sanitizer & deodorizer that is effective as a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide and is authorized for use in food preparation areas.
The Detergent/Disinfectant is EPA approved to disinfect surfaces contaminated with Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella dysenteriae, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Influenza, HIV, Norovirus, Aspergillus niger ( Black Mold) and much more.
It is specially formulated for compatibility with our BactiBarrier Surface Protector product and both can be applied using either an electrostatic sprayer, pump up sprayer or by hand.
Because it is specially formulated for use with BactiBarrier Surface Protector it is recommended that no other disinfectant be used when applying BactiBarrier Surface Protector.
BactiBarrier Surface Protector - STEP 2 BactiBarrier Surface Protector is EPA registered and is bacteriostatic, fungistatic and algistatic.
BactiBarrier Surface Protector is EPA registered and is bacteriostatic, fungistatic and algistatic. The Surface Protector is approved to be used on hard surfaces; and, unique to BactiBarrier, it can also be used on soft surfaces such as carpet, drapes and upholstery.
BactiBarrier Surface Protector uses a technology that allows it to control microorganisms without chemical poisons. Instead, it relies on electrically charged particles that have a unique spear-like molecular structure. In nature, most microbes carry the opposite electrical charge - so they are physically and irresistibly drawn into contact with BactiBarrier Surface Protector's pointed molecules. The physical contact punctures the cell walls of the offending microbes. These molecular spears are undetectable to human touch, but more than a match for single-cell organisms. Application of the product can be employed by hand, pump up sprayer or by an electrostatic gun.
Instructions For BactiBarrier:
STEP 1) Clean the surface to be treated with BactiBarrier Disinfectant: a high pH cleaner and disinfectant that will neutralize unwanted microbes. Treat the surface with enough BactiBarrier Disinfectant to ensure adequate coverage across the entire surface.
STEP 2) Apply BactiBarrier Surface Protector. An odorless, surfacebinding barrier of protection against disease-causing microbes.
Protection from microbes is complete! Because the cured antimicrobial is non-volatile, insoluble, and also non-leaching, the treatment could last up to the life of the treated surface!
Stain Zone:
Stain Zone removes almost all impossible stains such as mustard, furniture and wood stains, shoe polish, urine stains, vomit, pigments, coffee, tea and other organic dyes and materials.
Stain Zone is a single product system and doesn't require mixing, special sprayers or anything else! Stain Zone works by removing, oxidizing or making invisible these previously permanent stains!
A truly revolutionary innovation from Bridgepoint Systems!
When residual discoloration remains, this product will continue to work as it dries.
Single Product Stain Remover - Works like Magic!
Caution:
For use with synthetic carpet or fabrics only
Not recommended for natural fabrics
For professional use only.
Microban:
Microban Disinfectant Spray Plus is a water-based bactericide, fungicide, deodorizer, and antimicrobial all in one unique formulation.
One application kills allergy- and disease-causing germs, fungi, mold, and mildew. It kills odor-causing bacteria, including gram negative bacteria - the bacteria encountered in sewage backups and toilet overflow situations.
Microban Disinfectant Spray Plus also provides long-lasting residual protection, so it keeps working, preventing germs and fungi from growing on surfaces long after application. Major insurance companies recognize Microban Disinfectant Spray for treatment on water losses.
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