Fogging & Antimicrobial Treatment in Dartmouth, NS

The products we use for fogging are safe once the treated area has been properly ventilated after application. People and pets should stay out during the treatment and for the period specified on the product label, usually a few hours. We'll tell you exactly when it's safe to come back in. The fogging agents we use are chosen for effectiveness against mold spores while being appropriate for residential use.

No. Fogging is a finishing step, not a substitute for removal. If visible mold is present, it needs to come out first. Fogging over mold without removing it is like painting over rust. The antimicrobial mist is effective at treating airborne spores and surface residue after the physical mold has been removed, but it doesn't break down or eliminate bulk mold growth. We always remove first, then fog.

Fogging treats the spores present at the time of treatment. How long the effect holds depends on whether the moisture source has been addressed. If the cause of the mold is fixed, the fogged space should stay clean. If moisture is still present, mold can reestablish over time. Fogging is most effective as the final step of a complete remediation, not as a standalone maintenance spray.

Yes, and it works especially well in those spaces. Attics and crawl spaces have corners, joists, and tight areas that are hard to physically wipe or treat. After removing visible mold growth, we fog the full space to treat residual spores throughout. It's a standard part of our attic mold removal process for Dartmouth and Halifax-area homes.

Fogging applies an antimicrobial liquid as a fine mist to kill or neutralize mold spores on surfaces and in the air. Ozone treatment uses ozone gas to oxidize and break down odour molecules and some biological contaminants. They work differently and serve different purposes. Ozone is primarily for odour and requires the space to be completely vacated for a longer period. Fogging is targeted at mold spores. We choose the right tool based on what the job actually needs.

After. We complete the physical removal of mold-damaged materials first, then run HEPA air scrubbers to clean the air, and then fog as the final treatment step. Fogging during removal doesn't make sense because the disruption of materials keeps releasing new spores. Doing it at the end, when the space is clean and contained, gives the treatment the best chance to work.