Bleach is the go-to fungus killer for many homes and businesses and has been for over a hundred years. It’s ingrained in us to reach for bleach whenever we have to kill or prevent mold. But that habit comes with dramatic health costs for people and our planet. The good news is that there is a better mold remediator that’s just as effective as bleach but without the toxic downsides.
We’ve got the scoop on why you should re-think using bleach when you have to tackle fungi including mold and how to kill mold without bleach.
The Health Impact of Bleach You Probably Don’t Know About
Bleach is one of the most common cleaning chemicals, but guess what? Manufacturers are not required to evaluate the health impact of exposure to it over time.
We’re all exposed to bleach on a daily basis because it’s used so ubiquitously in businesses, daycares, and homes. But important research is now being done by health experts, and recent studies have shown that chronic exposure to the most common cleaning chemicals in household cleaners, including bleach, can be as damaging to the lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Another major study showed a 35% increase in the risk of COPD in people who used disinfectants like bleach weekly and a 45% increase for those using them more often.
Because bleach can be so caustic to our respiratory systems, it can trigger asthma (even in people who have never had asthma) and allergy symptoms and be dangerous to those who suffer from these conditions.
This is worth thinking about given about 40% of US children and 30% of US adults have asthma or allergies. The health impact can last beyond the exposure to bleach, with some asthma sufferers still showing reduced lung function the day after exposure.
And then of course there are the safety risks. Bleach is a deadly poison when swallowed by children and, when mixed with other powerful cleaning products, like ammonia, it creates chlorine gas which is deadly if inhaled.
You should rinse surfaces and wear gloves and a mask when using it. Bleach can be highly corrosive to porous surfaces and can cause burns to eyes and skin as well as throat irritation and gastric burns.
You also don’t want to pour bleach down your pipes to keep drains clear, because it can interact with other substances and result in toxic fumes.
How to Kill Mold Without Bleach
So what kills mold other than bleach? We have good news. There is a way to kill and get rid of mold without bleach using a powerful fungus and germ killer that’s free from the hazards of bleach. It’s been used for over 50 years in the industrial space, and now with Force of Nature, it’s available to businesses and homes too.
The ingredient is called hypochlorous acid, mold’s worst nightmare! It’s made in an appliance using an electrical current to change the chemical composition of salt, water, and vinegar. Hypochlorous acid is actually the same substance your white blood cells produce to fight infection and it’s as effective as bleach.
Does Force of Nature Kill Mold?
Does Force of Nature Kill Mold?Force of Nature is an appliance that creates hypochlorous acid, an EPA-registered disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs, including mold and mildew when used as directed, yet is so gentle it does not require rinsing, masks, or gloves. Besides killing mold and mildew, it’s so powerful that it meets surface disinfection requirements for OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standards and is EPA-approved for use against COVID-19 and the monkeypox virus. Like bleach, it kills mold and mildew and prevents it from growing back – a key part of fighting mold problems.
How To Kill Mold With Force of Nature
Force of Nature is your toxic-free mold-killing alternative to bleach. You can use it to kill mold and mildew on just about any surface, including tile, porcelain, stainless steel, plastic, sealed stone, and more. It’s just as effective as bleach but without the masks, gloves, and rinsing. You can also use it to prevent the growth of mold and mildew.
We have 2 size options to meet the needs of homes and businesses: our 12-ounce Force of Nature for smaller workplaces and homes, and our large-capacity, commercial-grade Force of Nature Pro that makes 32 or 64 ounces.
Both appliances use an electronic control system that senses and automatically adapts to accommodate differences in water chemistry and temperature to ensure that every batch made meets the EPA’s strict germ, mold, and mildew-killing standards. Purchasing for a large business or organization? We can customize pricing, assortment, and training for you! Just click here to get started.
