Microscopic photos of toxic molds.
Left – Toxic Mold (Stachybotrys spp.)
Center – Mold hypae and spores (Cladosporium spp.)
Right – Black Mold (Aspergillus versicolor)
Mold develops where there is moisture. Identifying and eliminating any moisture problems will help you avoid mold in the first place.
Read Mold FAQ’s.
Mold Prevention Protocol *
Diffuse Thieves essential oil for 15 minutes every 3 hours on a daily basis. Yes, Your cold-air diffuser can be plugged into a light timer and you can set it to go on and off. Alternately, diffuse once a week, continuously for 8 hours.
EPA states chlorine bleach is NOT effective on mold
Correcting its past recommendations, the Environmental Protecton Agency now states, “The use of a chemical or biocide that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine bleach, for example) is not recommended as a routine practice during mold remediation.”
Tests have shown that bleach cleans only the the surface, upon which mold can start growing back on that surface within 24 hours.
This mold prevention protocol depends on the effectiveness of Young Living’s Thieves essential oil and related products.
Thieves essential oil has been tested at Weber State University and is proven to have a 98% kill rate for airborne bacteria.
In addition, tests on hard surfaces demonstrate inhibition of mold growth even weeks after the initial application.
How much should I order to get started?
1 Bottle of the Thieves Oil Blend -15 ml
1 Thieves Household Cleaner
1 Cold Air Diffuser
These items are sufficient for about 1,000 square feet of space.
* Note: this is a “prevention” protocol, it is NOT the same as the protocol recommended as part of an initial toxic mold remediation process.
Disclaimer: as always, the information in my blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose or to prescribe treatment for any health condition. Therefore, I assume no responsibility or liability for the use or misuse, loss, or damage, resulting from your understanding of this article. Do not expect to get the same or even similar results with other brands of essential oils.
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