Does cleaning have any negative effects on the structural performance of engineered wood products?
Hide The cleaning procedures recommended by the EPA (i.e. scrubbing with a detergent and water solution) or by others (i.e. scrubbing with a dilute bleach solution) will not degrade the structural characteristics of structural wood products. However, if a remediator wishes to use another type of cleaning solution, the remediator should be asked whether the treatment exhibits any detrimental effects to wood-based products. • The homeowners had mold growth and have fixed the moisture problem. How do they clean up the mold? Answer Hide A detergent and water solution (1) or a 10% bleach to water solution (1-1/2 cups bleach per 1 gallon of water) (13) has been suggested to clean mold and kill fungi. Note that the EPA recommends the detergent and water solution, probably because it has less potential than the bleach/water solution to be used in an unsafe manner. Also note that this cleaning process will not prevent future growth–only environmental change (i.e. eliminating the moisture) can
The cleaning procedures recommended by the EPA (i.e. scrubbing with a detergent and water solution) or by others (i.e. scrubbing with a dilute bleach solution) will not degrade the structural characteristics of structural wood products. However, if a remediator wishes to use another type of cleaning solution, the remediator should be asked whether the treatment exhibits any detrimental effects to wood-based products.
