Kathryn, If mold releases toxins as it is dying why not just air the area out until the mold is dead? Secondly, chlorine dioxide (made from sodium chlorite) is not chlorine. It is several times stronger than chlorine but it breaks down into salt and water basically. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathryn Clayton To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:35 PM Subject: Re: CS>Solid sodium chlorite mold killer
Bad idea, Renee, if they have a lot of mold- mold usually releases toxins when it dies, and sometimes those can be seriously dangerous. It is recommended to remove, not kill mold, to prevent that. I have used a variety of things to detoxify ambient mold and/or toxins after removal. My criteria for effectiveness was my personal sensitivity. Last time I checked chlorine in any form was not effective in killing mold - it bleaches it, but does not kill more than the surface mold, which is why removal is so important. It is also not so easy to find the hidden reservoirs, if that is what is making her sick. It is possible more info has come out in the last couple of years that i have not heard about; I am aware of some controversy around the chlorine use also. Best wishes, Kathryn On Apr 10, 2010, at 11:18 AM, Renee wrote: Someone was asking about killing mold in their home and I remembered the talk about the solid sodium chlorite products that mix with moisture in the air and make chlorine dioxide which penetrates walls, closets, etc and kills mold. I've looked through my saved messages and can't find it. Must have a different subject line that I can come up with. There was also mention of a web site that sells the same type product to rid boats of mold. I've googled boats and mold but have only come up with sites that teach about making your own TSP/bleach solutions to paint on. The lady that is asking about this is too ill to mix this up and paint or spray it on. So I thought perhaps she could use some of the solid products, leave the house for a few days, and get someone to go open the house and air it out. Anyone remember which sites those products were on? Good--bad idea? samala, Renee www.eamega.com/RPainManageEnt Chronic pain does NOT belong in your body. The Am Wand helps you get rid of it quickly and easily. Get the wand here