The purpose of “containment” is to prevent mold spores and moldy dust from spreading into the house, so close windows and exterior doors in your home when cleaning the patio.

As long as they wear PPE, prevent the infiltration of moldy air into the home, and do not themselves have mold allergies, home owners or trained maintenance personnel can clean an area outside that contains mold growth. (If you are asthmatic or allergic to mold, consult a physician before tackling mold clean-up jobs.)

Close windows and doors in adjacent structures, put on your PPE, and if necessary, clear furniture and other objects off the patio. Place damp objects in the sun so they can dry. Then clean them outdoors (see “Furniture” section).

Clean your patio with water and a brush. If it’s not brick, you can power wash the surface. Then allow enough time for the patio to dry in the air and sun. Drying surfaces will help stop mold growth and improve the effectiveness of anti-mold products.

Mold and Mildew Stain Cleaner comes in concentrated packets. It is an oxygen-enzyme technology formulated for the cleaning and deodorization of mold and mildew stains on any porous or nonporous surface that is washable with water. Mold and Mildew Stain Cleaner is biodegradable and eco friendly.It’s harmless to plants, contains no bleach or ammonia, and is non-flammable.It can be used safely in areas with limited ventilation.

Directions for use outdoors

Mix one packet of Mold and Mildew Stain Cleaner with two gallons of warm water.Apply with a pump sprayer, sponge or pressure washer.For small, easy to reach areas, the Mold and Mildew Stain Cleaner can be sprayed on, scrubbed and washed off.For larger more difficult jobs, pressure washing may be an option.This can help to remove mold stains from driveways, block or brick walls, most siding, and even roof shingles if done carefully and correctly.

Directions for Use

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.This product is not for use on Medical devices or medical equipment surfaces.

Apply this product with a cloth, mop or mechanical spray device. When applied with a mechanical spray device, surfaces must be sprayed until thoroughly wetted. Treated surfaces must remain wet for 10 minutes. For sprayer applications, use a coarse pump or trigger sprayer. Spray 6-8inches from surface. Rub with brush, sponge or cloth. Do not breathe spray.

NOTE: With spray applications cover or remove all food products.Prepare a fresh solution at least daily or when use solution becomes visibly dirty. For heavily soiled areas, a preliminary cleaning is required.

DISINFECTION/FUNGICIDAL DIRECTIONS: Use at a rate of 4 ounces per gallon (or equivalent use dilution). Allow surfaces to remain wet for 10 minutes. Apply solution to hard inanimate, non-porous surfaces, thoroughly wetting surfaces as required, with a cloth, mop, sponge or sprayer.For heavily soiled areas, a preliminary cleaning is required. For sprayer applications use a coarse spray device. Spray 6-8 inches from surface. Rub with brush, sponge or cloth. Do not breathe spray. Prepare a fresh solution at least daily or when use dilution becomes diluted or soiled.

FUNGICIDAL PERFORMANCE: At 4 ounces per gallon use-level, (or equivalent use dilution) (488 ppm active quat) and a 10 minute contact time, this product is effective against Trichophyton mentagrophytes, athlete's foot fungus, and Aspergillus niger on inanimate surfaces in locker rooms, dressing rooms, shower and bath areas and exercise facilities. Pre-clean all surfaces prior to using this product.

MILDEWSTAT: Controls the growth of mold and mildew on pre-cleaned hard, non-porous surfaces (such as floors, walls, table tops) add 4 oz. of this product per gallon of water (488 ppm active quat) (or equivalent use dilution). Apply solution with a cloth, mop or sponge making sure to wet all surfaces completely. Let surface air dry. Prepare a fresh solution for each use. Repeat application at weekly intervals or when mildew growth reappears.

WATER AND SMOKE DAMAGE RESTORATION (Not applicable in CA)

Effective against odor causing bacteria and fungi for home, institutional, industrial and hospital use. This product is particularly suitable for use in water damage restoration situations against odor causing bacteria on the following porous and semi-porous materials: carpets, carpet cushion, sub floors, drywall, trim, and frame lumber, tackless strip and paneling. Saturate affected materials with enough product to remain wet for at least 10 minutes. Use proper ventilation.

Sewer backup & river flooding (Not applicable in CA): During mitigation procedures, dilute 6 to 12 ounces of this product per gallon of water (or equivalent use dilution) allowing for the diluting effect of absorbed water within saturated materials. Remove gross filth or heavy soil along with non-salvageable materials. Saturate all affected areas with a sprayer using a coarse spray tip, before and after cleaning and extraction.

Carpets, carpet cushions & other porous materials such as sub floors, drywall, trim and frame lumber, tackless strip and paneling: For water damage from a clean water source, extract excess water. Test hidden area for colorfastness. Dilute 6 to 12 ounces of the product per gallon of water (or equivalent use dilution), allowing for the diluting effect of absorbed water within saturated materials. Remove gross filth or heavy soil.Apply directly with a sprayer using a coarse spray tip, to fully saturate affected materials. Roll, brush or agitate into materials and allow the materials to remain damp for 10 minutes. Follow with a thorough extraction. Dry rapidly and thoroughly.

Special Instructions for Cleaning Carpet against Odor Causing Bacteria: This product may be used in industrial, institutional, commercial and residential areas such as homes, motels & hotel chains, nursing homes, schools and hospital(s). For use on wet, cleanable synthetic fibers. Do not use on wool. Vacuum carpet thoroughly prior to cleaning. Test fabric for color fastness.

For Portable Extraction Units: Mix 3 ounces of this product per gallon of water.

For Truck Mounted Extraction Machines: Mix 104 ounces of the product per 1½ gallons of water (or equivalent use dilution) and meter at 4 gallons per hour.

For Rotary Floor Machines: Mix 6 ounces of this product per gallon of water (or equivalent use dilution) and apply at the rate of 300-500 sq. ft. per gallon.Do not mix this product with other cleaning products. Follow the cleaning procedures specified by the manufacturer of the cleaning equipment.After using this product, set the carpet pile and protect the carpet from furniture legs and bases while drying. Do not over wet. If applied to stain resistant nylon carpet, apply a fabric protector according to the carpet manufacturer's directions.

SMOKE DAMAGE RESTORATION (Not applicable in CA): Effective against odor causing bacteria and fungi for home, institutional, industrial and hospital use. This product is particularly suitable for use in smoke damage restoration situations against odor causing bacteria on the following porous and semi-porous materials: carpets, carpet cushion, sub floors, drywall, trim and frame lumber, tackless strip and paneling. Follow directions as outlined in the Water Damage Restoration section. Saturate affected materials with enough product to remain wet for at least 10 minutes.Use proper ventilation.

CARPET DEODORIZATION AGAINST ODOR-CAUSING BACTERIA, FOR HOME, INSTITUTIONAL, INDUSTRIAL AND HOSPITAL USE: This product cleans and deodorizes the carpet by controlling/reducing the growth of odor-causing bacteria. It can be used in industrial, institutional, commercial and residential areas such as homes, motels, hotels chains, nursing homes and hospitals. Vacuum carpet thoroughly prior to application. Mix 3 ounces of product per gallon of water (or equivalent use dilution). Follow the injection and/or extraction procedures as specified for any conventional steam cleaning equipment you are using. For rotary floor machines, mix 1 ounce per gallon of water and spray on carpet at a rate of 300-500 sq. ft. per gallon. For use on washable synthetic fibers. Do not use on wool.Test color fastness of carpet before use. Apply diluted product to a small, concealed spot, then rub with a clean white cloth. If color changes or transfers to cloth, a water-based product should not be used. After using the product, set carpet pile in one direction with a stiff brush. Place aluminum foil under the legs of furniture while carpet is drying. Over-wetting can cause carpet to shrink. Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for over-wetting misuse.

Note: This product must not be mixed with other cleaning products.

These are P-100 (particulate) respirators that, when used with appropriate cartridges, can also protect against Organic Vapor, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Hydrogen Fluoride, Chlorine Dioxide, Ammonia, Methylamine and Formaldehyde.

Trask offers large and extra large size coveralls to protect from contact with Trask’s chemicals as well as mold spores and mold damaged materials.In some applications coveralls are not entirely necessary, but in any case where there are moldy materials that need to be removed, if work is being done in a tight area like an attic or crawlspace, or if chemicals must be sprayed up high or overhead, coveralls are essential.

These are Nitrile, powder free 4 mil examination gloves.Mold Inspectors use these when sampling for mold to avoid the cross contamination of testing equipment.These will protect the wearer from mold spores and most water based chemicals, however, work gloves may be necessary as well when cutting out or removing mold damaged materials, or when working in a crawlspace or an attic.

This is a safesplash goggle, made of soft vinyl, with indirect ventilation to prevent the intrusion of chemicals and particulates.

Continue wearing your PPE. Use an appropriate EPA-registered fungicide to clean mold growth and staining from the patio.Rinse the patio and treat with an appropriate EPA-registered fungicide to disinfect the surface and kill mold growth.This process may need to be repeated once or twice a year. See product directions for use of these cleaning and fungicidal agents.

Be sure to clean furniture surfaces before putting the furniture back on the patio. Any upholstered pieces that have a strong musty smell or that contain visible mold, and that do not have waterproof covers, should be reupholstered or replaced.

It’s hard to prevent mold growth in the outdoor environment, but if you keep the patio clean by wiping up spilled food and beverages, sweeping the surface as needed and washing it every now and then, you will remove some of the nutrients that can lead to mold growth. If rain and roof water often flows over your patio, you may have to correct the grading (slope of the ground) or build a swale (a shallow ditch) or small wall around your patio to help direct the water away. Be sure your gutters and downspouts are cleaned often enough, especially if you live near tall, shedding trees. Adjust downspouts so that they direct water away from the patio.