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Dry Fog

Our proprietary high pressure dry fog system follows a room by room and HVAC protocol to fill the volume of the space to bathe the air, thus denaturing and deposing biological particles for removal.

The dry fog is composed of microscopic particles that are so small (6 microns) that no wet residue is left behind all while eliminating microorganisms.  The material has been used for over 30 years to clean dialysis equipment and is safe for your furnishings, food, and fixtures.  This system is both utilized as part of our remediation protocols and an ongoing indoor air quality maintenance program to achieve and maintain healthier indoor environments.

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Our Inspection Process

Due to the array of non-apparent dampness sources in the various systems and structures of the home, a multi-disciplinary approach must be employed to identify the root causes of past and present moisture and contamination.  The B4 Assessment is a root cause evaluation of the home and occupant whereby the factors of cause are evaluated.

Background

THE STERILANT: InstaPURE

We gain an understanding of the history of the home that includes many factors such as water leak events, home and HVAC maintenance, and comfort and odor complaints .  Additionally, gathering applicable health history and any lab work in considered in the context of the remediation approach.

Behaviors

THE PROTECTION: EverPURE

An intentional interview with the occupant(s) to understand how the property is operated or used including travel patterns, home hygiene, thermostat habits, animals/ pets, windows and doors, and cleaning agents.

Balance

THE STERILANT: InstaPURE

A home or building is an interconnected system comprised of an envelope (the exterior plane assembly of the structure), the mechanical system (Air handlers, duct systems, ventilation, and dehumidifiers), and the occupant behavior.  Each of these systems, when in balance, work synergistically to support moisture control, comfort, and indoor air quality.  Unfortunately, a residential property built to “code” is often found to be inadequate in providing sustainable moisture control, durability, and low VOC emittance.

Instrument guidance and building science reference standards are used to understand which of the systems of the home are out of balance and inadvertently creating an underlying moisture issue or contaminant pathway.

Biology

THE PROTECTION: EverPURE

Following the findings of the interview and instrument guided inspection, a environmental sampling plan is formed to gather laboratory data.  Using case specific types of testing, strategic sampling is performed to get a true representation of the indoor space to provide 3rd party data about the quality of the indoor environment.  These results are interpreted and used to inform the scope of the remediation. This sampling plan and results will again be referenced during the post remediation verification.

Why does there seem to be an increase in environmental illness? 

Environmental factors have been poorly understood by the medical community for sometime, despite the reference to remediation of black growth in Leviticus 14 of the Bible.  A combination of multiple factors have increased the prevalence of difficult-to-diagnose illnesses and include, but not limited to the following:

    • The push for tight energy efficiency homes and HVAC equipment that has had unintended consequences
    • The use of toxic chemicals in products and materials
    • The additional stress, and subsequent immune suppression, generated from the pace of life that has been adopted by modern digital society
    • Reduction in fresh air ventilation
    • Deferred home and HVAC maintenance in homes and education environments
    • Improper education and standards of contamination identification and removal (remediation)
    • The indoor lifestyle has lead to people spending at least 90% of their time indoors, subsequently breathing over 2500 gallons of indoor air per day.

Common Environmentally Acquired Illnesses include:

Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of allergic disease, and that number is increasing.  An allergic response is a cascading chain reaction unique to each individuals genes.  For example, if you have an allergy to pollen, your immune system detects the pollen and a foreign invader (allergen).  Your immune system will respond by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) that travel to cells where chemicals are released causing an allergic reaction.  This reason usually causes symptoms in the following:

Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), which is primarily characterized as mold illness or biotoxin illness)

Persistant Lyme disease and other infections caused by Batonella, Babesia, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), mycoplasma, and others

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)

Multiple chemical sensitivity

Other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or fibromyalgia are now considered to be linked to biotoxin illness

Wheezing

The reason why:

The reason why an individual will have an allergic response is because each type of IgE has a specific detection system for each type of allergen. So, a person allergic to animal dander has IgE antibodies specific to that dander. The single most influential factor in developing allergic disease is the genetics associated with your family history.

Generally speaking, atopic (genetically predisposed) or immuno-compromised individuals will symptomize when exposed to even low levels of microbial material or biotoxins. Individuals with: allergies, asthma, sinusitis or other respiratory conditions; a weakened immune system; elderly; pregnant women and children are at increased risk of mold health effects.

The nonatopic (not genetically predisposed) individuals can endure exposures for longer periods of time. However, these otherwise healthy individuals have often been found to develop health symptoms when exposed to slightly elevated concentrations over longer periods of time (low dose exposure).

Step 1: 

THE STERILANT: InstaPURE

First we apply our EPA- approved sterilant, InstaPURE, that serves to denature biologicals on contact and just as importantly depose any remaining fragments onto horizontal surfaces for complete removal.  Comprised of microscopic disinfectant particles that measure only a few microns, InstaPURE can permeate the hardest to reach recesses without damaging any surfaces. Although lethal to mold and pathogens, it’s safe enough to be FDA-approved for food contact.

Step 2: 

THE PROTECTION: EverPURE

The second step is the application of a microbiostatic antimicrobial called EverPURE which makes interior surfaces less hospitable to microbials.  The chemical composition of this barrier is both charged and shaped to induce cellular disruption to fungi, providing an additional measure of protection.

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