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A ceiling with black spots on it and light shining through.

References EMLab P&K IAQ. 2012. Pocket Reference Guide. 7th ed. Marlton, NJ: EMLab P&K, pp. 22-23, 29, 37-38. https://www.emlab.com/s/services/pocketguide.html Hirschi, S. D., and D. L. Herron. 2017. Lab looks at “dry-fog’ technology for mold remedi- ation, prevention. Public Works Digest, Vol. XXIX, No. 4, p. 30. Kung’u, Jackson. 2016. How to Interpret Laboratory Results for…

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A cell phone is hanging in the corner of a room.

The sampling results of this demonstration indicate that the dry-fog tech- nology was capable of rapidly eliminating mold spores. Results also showed that the second step of the dry-fog technology’s (application of EVERpure) continued to reduce mold spore levels over time; with minor exceptions, while total spore counts outdoors increased throughout the demonstration, indoor levels…

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A kitchen with dirty walls and floors

The dry-fog treatment was successful in reducing and maintaining mold at below background levels over the 6-month demonstration period. Figures 21 to 23 show and Table 7 lists the results of air sampling and surface sam- pling at Bldg. 2261. Figures 24 to 26 show and Table 8 lists the results of air sampling and…

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An aerial view of a park with a basketball court.

This project team, made up of individuals from Fort Campbell, KY, the En- gineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Re- search Laboratory (ERDC-CERL), and Pure Maintenance LLC performed site validation, completed baseline/background sampling and analysis, ex- ecuted the treatment process using the two-step dry-fog technology and performed verification sampling and analysis to demonstrate the…

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A large metal box with blue and yellow valves.

Mold is a fungus that can grow on virtually any substance, provided mois- ture is present. Without treatment or preventive measures, mold can dam- age buildings and negatively affect the health of building occupants. Mold is typically removed and remediated when it becomes visually apparent (when it “looks badâ€). Unfortunately, common mold removal practices ad-…

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