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Heavy Rain, Melting Snow and Flood Warnings Galore Make Perfect Conditions for Dangerous Indoor Mold

Planet People’s Five Ds to Clean Up and Prevent Mold After the Water Recedes

March 17, 2011 09:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After the rain subsides, snow melts and flood waters recede, water-logged residents throughout the U.S. may face a lingering and unwanted visitor: indoor mold. Not only can mold cause thousands of dollars of damage to a home, it can also be a serious health hazard. Traditional mold-fighting solutions, like bleach, have limited effectiveness against mold and also emit harmful chemicals into the air.

“Homeowners can eliminate mold and prevent it from returning by following five simple steps”

“Homeowners can eliminate mold and prevent it from returning by following five simple steps,” said Eric Green, president of Planet People, a manufacturer of non-toxic, high-performance cleaning products. “At Planet People, we instruct consumers to follow the ‘Five Ds’ to mitigate mold issues: Detect It, Dry It, Ditch It, Deactivate It and Dehumidify It.”

Planet People’s “Five Ds” for mold elimination and prevention:

1. Detect It – Where there’s a mold issue there’s a water issue. To eliminate and prevent mold you need to stop water from infiltrating your home. Determine the source of the water ingress that is causing the mold – like leaking roofs, cracked foundations, clogged drains or faulty plumbing – and fix the problem.

2. Dry It – If there is too much water to sweep out of your home, consider a shop vacuum or invest in a water pump (or rent one at your local hardware store) to remove water-filled areas. Once the water is removed, use fans to circulate and absorb moisture in the air. If weather permits, open all doors and windows; indoor mold spore counts are typically higher than outdoor counts. Open closet and cabinet doors to allow air to circulate through all these areas.

3. Ditch It - Throw out water-logged and mold-infested materials that are replaceable, such as carpeting or ceiling tiles. The general rule is: if in doubt, throw it out. If drywall has absorbed water, the drywall should be cut out 12 inches above the water level and replaced once the room is dried out.

4. Deactivate It - Use an EPA-registered, non-toxic solution like Concrobium Mold Control® to fight remaining indoor mold. This innovative “2-in-1” solution both eliminates mold and prevents it from coming back, and it contains no bleach or other harmful chemicals. It’s important to treat hidden areas in a home such as crawlspaces, closets and under furniture to be sure they remain mold-free. Concrobium is available at home improvement retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menards, as well as local hardware and grocery stores. Special fogger units, which mist Concrobium Mold Control into the air to treat large or inaccessible spaces such as basements and attics, are available for rent at The Home Depot Tool Rental department.

5. Dehumidify It - Run a dehumidifier to take additional moisture out of the air. Maintain indoor relative humidity between 30 and 50 percent and monitor humidity levels with a hygrometer, an inexpensive device found at many hardware stores.

Following the “Five Ds” will help alleviate the mold issues that many U.S. homeowners are facing in the wake of the recent wild weather. For additional tips on mold control and to download a mold prevention checklist, please visit http://www.concrobium.com/ and http://curemymold.com/.

About Planet People™

Planet People, a division of Siamons International Inc., is a manufacturer of innovative, sustainable products that offer high-performance cleaning to consumers and professionals. The company’s brand portfolio includes Concrobium Mold Control®, Gloves Off® and iQ®. For more information about Planet People, please visit http://www.planetpeopleco.com/.

About Concrobium

Concrobium Mold Control® is a ground-breaking technology that helps do-it-yourselfers and professionals fight harmful mold without resorting to harsh chemicals. It’s an EPA-registered solution that eliminates mold and keeps it from coming back – without bleach, ammonia or VOCs. For more information on Concrobium Mold Control, please visit http://www.concrobium.com/.

Note to editors: If you would like to speak with an expert on mold remediation and prevention, please contact:

Ashley Reilly
617-646-3314areilly@schneiderpr.com

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Ashley Reilly, 617-646-3314areilly@schneiderpr.com