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MOLD, MILDEW
& BACTERIA
RISKS, TREATMENTS & RESULTS
There are many reasons to live in South Florida and one of them is warmth, but as paradisiacal as the sunny coastline can be, microbial growth, better known as mold and mildew are major problems due primarily to tropical rains and almost nonstop humidity.
AutoSanitizing.com are expert in the elimination of bacteria, mold, and mildew. Both are difficult to remove completely, even for professionals; but make no mistake – if your vehicle has mold and mildew growing anywhere in its midst, you will not have the tools, or the proper knowledge of the steps required to remove it yourself. You will need a sanitization unit like AutoSanitizing.com to not just eliminate it but to put some steps in place that will make it less likely to return.
UNDERSTANDING MOLD AND ITS DANGERS TO YOUR VEHICLE
Mold is an overactive fungus found as a necessary part of natural decomposition. To understand why mold and mildew are so damaging to your car and truck interiors, it is important to know what it is and under what conditions it spreads.
While it is true certain types of mold are used in the production of foods like cheese, and to make medications like penicillin and antibiotics, its counterpart, mildew has absolutely no benefits to humanity whatsoever. While mold can be exclusively harvested for useful purposes, in the natural world they grow in unison – in other words, where you find one, you will find the other.
Mold has a fuzzy appearance and can be many different colors depending on the material it is growing on, including blue, green, yellow, brown, gray, black, or white. Over time, mold can cause all types of structural damage to your carpets and the floorboards; upholstery, metal, leather, and hard plastics – anything on which it grows. If you see patches that look like this, call AutoSanitizing.com immediately!
It is important to let a team of professionals like AutoSanitizing.com remove the root cause of this problem quickly and professionally to make sure you have a germ and allergen-free driving experience!
MOLD has airborne spores that cause many respiratory problems and trigger allergic reactions. In a closed automobile setting, the inhalation of these spores is intensified, especially through your air ventilation system, and can cause migraine headaches, inflammation and pain in the joints, and extreme fatigue.
MILDEW is either white and powdery or yellow and downy and grows in a flat pattern. Over time, mildew turns brown or black. It too triggers allergies and is the culprit of many respiratory problems.
Both put off distinctly stale, stuffy, musty, or sour odors – often the first sign to an unknowing car owner that mold and mildew are growing somewhere in their vehicle. Mold and mildew can form in a matter of a few days, especially if it sits for long periods in dark parking garages near the beach. It is one of the most common maintenance details we perform at AutoSanitizing.com, and where there is mold and mildew, there are also germs and bacteria!
BACTERIA are microscopic, single-celled organisms that are capable of thriving in diverse environments. Although there are some good bacteria like those that live inside the human body and fight bad bacteria, inside your vehicle, they are all bad!
Caused by spilled or even discarded particles of food, drinks, and pet dander, bacteria are the culprit of all bad smells in your vehicle and that odor will not go away until they are removed at the source of the spill or accident.
Mixed in with the bacteria you will find plenty of germs as well. Germs are disease-causing microorganisms and they come in on everything you bring into the vehicle including your hands, purse, clothing, shoes, grocery bags, etc.
The reality is that your interiors by their very nature are a hotbed of disgusting contaminants that thrive in dampness, heat, and a lack of ventilation, incubating to create an unhealthy atmosphere inside your vehicle!
While you are spreading germs and bacteria yourself, a great deal of the respiratory and allergy-related problems you experience inside your vehicle are exacerbated by your car’s HVAC ventilation system. Mold can build up around your exterior ventilation conduits, beneath your windshield wipers and under the hood, blowing in through the vents, right into your face!
AutoSanitizing.com’s Mold Removal Process
AutoSanitizing.com comes to you! Our mobile automotive sanitizing units are operated by IICRC-certified technicians, each fully equipped and self-contained with our complete decontamination arsenal onboard. All we have to do is pull up to your location and get to work steaming, cleaning, and sanitizing!
We use proven techniques to treat the affected area with antimicrobial products and then apply antimicrobial protection to hinder the further growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, and other microorganisms that hide in unsuspecting places.
LEVEL 1
Depending on the severity and location of the mold and mildew problem, Level 1 involves a dry mold vacuum treatment followed by hot steam cleaning of the entire interior, including leather, plastic, fabric, headliner, and the air conditioning system. We use a high-quality European vapor steam machine to ensure deep cleaning and effective mold removal.
LEVEL 2
Level 2 involves a powerful combination of ozone and fogger treatments designed to deeply sanitize your vehicle’s interior. This advanced process eliminates strong, persistent mildew odors while effectively neutralizing mold spores, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants, ensuring a fresh and hygienic environment.
LEVEL 3
Level 3 involves replacing the air filters and ultra-fumigation flushing the air conditioning system to permit fresher air and a healthier environment, followed by an application of an anti-bacterial coating that will kill harmful bacteria upon contact. We apply this coating to your interior fabrics, mats, seats, upholstery, and your air conditioning system.
Ensuring a Thorough Drying Process with ATP Testing
In some severe cases, proper drying may be necessary, which can involve removing seats, floor carpets, parts, and headliners to ensure complete moisture elimination. AutoSanitizing.com follows up with a complimentary ATP test, a data-driven analysis that ensures your vehicle’s air and surfaces are as clean as possible. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is an energy molecule found in all organic material, including bacteria and human tissues, making it a reliable indicator for determining whether a surface is truly clean and free from contaminants.
Why us
With over a decade of experience, our expert team has provided top-tier water damage restoration and mold removal. We ensure thorough cleaning, drying, and repair with a tailored approach and guaranteed results.
AutoSanitizing.com CERTIFICATIONS
AutoSanitizing.com is certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) in odor control, upholstery & fabric cleaning, water damage, smoke damage, and carpet cleaning.
We are also certified Water Restoration Technicians (WRT) and Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT); and have an in-house upholstery department with three generations of expertise restoring carpets and all types of upholstery.
Remember that a quick response is the most critical course of action in restorative drying and microbial growth remediation!
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