The 411 on Antimicrobials
Mold remediation and mold removal is a job for antimicrobials. Keep reading to learn all about antimicrobials and how our Cape Coral mold company uses them to protect you and your home from the dangerous effects of mold.
Antimicrobial is a term used to describe substances which demonstrate the ability to reduce the presence of microbes, such as bacteria and mold. Many substances can be described as antimicrobials, such as disinfectants and antibiotics. While many substances can be antimicrobial, they are not all the same in the way they function, perform or last. Antimicrobials can be divided into two major categories: bound and unbound. These terms refer to whether or not the antimicrobial has the capacity to molecularly bond to the surface on which it is applied.
When it comes to safety concerns, such as mold exposure, an unbound antimicrobial has the greater potential because it must diffuse or leach from the treated surface and be consumed by the microorganism to be effective. Most conventional antimicrobials are intended to act quickly and dissipate quickly to minimize the danger to humans, animals and treated objects. Other antimicrobials use the time release capsule approach and obtain a longer working life by burying the antimicrobial in a paint, glue, binder or other coating and counting on slow migration to the surface. Conventional antimicrobials, even those applied in a carrier, must diffuse (wash off) and create a “zone of inhibition” in order to function properly.
Once inside the organism, the chemical agent will act like a poison, interrupting some key metabolic or life sustaining process of the cell and causing it to die. Once the antimicrobial is depleted, or washed away, during regular maintenance, protection vanishes. After application, an unbound antimicrobial continues to diffuse or leach from the treated surface. As this diffusion continues, the target organism builds up a tolerance to those particular antimicrobials. Highly resistant strains can then develop, which are immune to what was once an effective dose.
At Catalyst Mold Solutions, we use DuraBan's antimicrobial treatment. It is a surface modifying antimicrobial treatment that creates a new surface that is resistant to microbial attack. Unlike other antimicrobials, these products do not off-gas, leach, diffuse, migrate, volatilize or otherwise leave the surface to which they have been applied. The result is an extraordinary efficacy profile, unmatched by other products. If you're in need of mold remediation in Southwest Florida, we're the company to call!
What is an Antimicrobial?
Antimicrobial is a term used to describe substances which demonstrate the ability to reduce the presence of microbes, such as bacteria and mold. Many substances can be described as antimicrobials, such as disinfectants and antibiotics. While many substances can be antimicrobial, they are not all the same in the way they function, perform or last. Antimicrobials can be divided into two major categories: bound and unbound. These terms refer to whether or not the antimicrobial has the capacity to molecularly bond to the surface on which it is applied.
Unbound Antimicrobials
When it comes to safety concerns, such as mold exposure, an unbound antimicrobial has the greater potential because it must diffuse or leach from the treated surface and be consumed by the microorganism to be effective. Most conventional antimicrobials are intended to act quickly and dissipate quickly to minimize the danger to humans, animals and treated objects. Other antimicrobials use the time release capsule approach and obtain a longer working life by burying the antimicrobial in a paint, glue, binder or other coating and counting on slow migration to the surface. Conventional antimicrobials, even those applied in a carrier, must diffuse (wash off) and create a “zone of inhibition” in order to function properly.
Once inside the organism, the chemical agent will act like a poison, interrupting some key metabolic or life sustaining process of the cell and causing it to die. Once the antimicrobial is depleted, or washed away, during regular maintenance, protection vanishes. After application, an unbound antimicrobial continues to diffuse or leach from the treated surface. As this diffusion continues, the target organism builds up a tolerance to those particular antimicrobials. Highly resistant strains can then develop, which are immune to what was once an effective dose.At Catalyst Mold Solutions, we use DuraBan's antimicrobial treatment. It is a surface modifying antimicrobial treatment that creates a new surface that is resistant to microbial attack. Unlike other antimicrobials, these products do not off-gas, leach, diffuse, migrate, volatilize or otherwise leave the surface to which they have been applied. The result is an extraordinary efficacy profile, unmatched by other products. If you're in need of mold remediation in Southwest Florida, we're the company to call!
Catalyst Mold Solutions: Your Permanent Solution to Mold!
Catalyst Mold Solutions
1217 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 866-343-6653
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