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Is Bleach an Effective Way of Mold Removal?
When faced with mold, many home and business owners are directed to use chlorine bleach to kill and destroy the unsightly problem. However, what many people don’t know is that bleach is actually very ineffective against fighting mold growth. There are many reasons why chlorine bleach is not recommended for the clean up of mold. Because of these reasons, even the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fails to register bleach as a disinfectant to kill mold.Â
Groups such as the EPA, the Wall Street Journal, Health Departments of various states, and even Clorox, the leading manufacturer of chlorine bleach, have all stated that bleach is very ineffective at cleaning, disinfecting and killing mold. Given this fact, it is evident chlorine bleach is weak, a poor remover of dirt, and a product that will only mask the problem deep below the surface. Chlorine bleach should not be the first choice for mold removal, even on hard, non-porous surfaces in homes and businesses.Â
Look Forward for Reasons Why Mold is Ineffective!
-The Moldblogger Team
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