Mold is a fungus that feeds on organic material — wood, drywall, insulation, fabric — and breaks it down as it grows. As it spreads, it releases spores into the air, which settle wherever there's a food source and enough moisture and start the cycle over again.
The time varies based on size and scope. Typical home treatments can be completed in 4 to 6 hours.
Costs vary with the unique circumstances in your home that caused mold growth. We tailor our treatment to ensure the best results. Because VaPURE™ technology is non-invasive, it is often less expensive than traditional mold remediation methods.
Plan to be out of the property, with pets, for the treatment window. We'll send preparation instructions a few days before your appointment — simple steps like opening interior closets and doors and closing exterior windows so the vapor can reach every room.
No — leave your belongings in place. Mold spores settle into fabric, furniture, and mattresses, so treating those along with the room is the point. Let your technician know about any brass fixtures so they can work around them; framed art and electronics don't need to come down, though some customers prefer to cover valuable pieces.
Store fresh produce in the refrigerator or a sealed container before treatment. The antimicrobial protectant used in the final step carries the FDA's food-contact clearance, but sealing food keeps its taste unaffected.
Pets and people need to be out of the building during treatment.
You're back home the same day. Most homes take 3 to 4 hours, depending on size and whether windows can be opened afterward. You may notice a faint vinegar-like scent when you return — that fades on its own within a few hours.
You should not see any visible residue once the treatment is complete, and there's no wipe-down needed — the vapor leaves your home and belongings as it found them.
The VaPURE™ vapor particle is roughly 7.5 microns — smaller than a typical mold spore, which runs 12 to 30 microns — so it travels anywhere air travels, including wall cavities, ductwork, and porous materials. In cases with a known issue behind a wall, a technician can make a few small access holes between studs to treat that area directly.
Existing staining doesn't disappear on its own — the treatment addresses the mold, not cosmetic marks left behind. We can quote cleaning the stains as an add-on, or you're welcome to clean them yourself afterward; there's nothing you need to avoid touching once treatment is complete.
A technician collects an air or surface tape sample and sends it to an independent, accredited third-party lab with no affiliation to EnviroPure. Results for both air and tape tests typically come back in 2 to 3 business days, and we're happy to walk you through what they mean by phone.
People and pets need to be out of the property during the treatment itself, then everyone's welcome back the same day. The active component of the sterilant is on the EPA's Safer Chemical Ingredients List, and it breaks down into acetic acid — the same acid in white vinegar — along with oxygen and water shortly after application.
Plenty of customers tell us they've noticed fewer bugs after a treatment, but the sterilant isn't EPA-registered as a pesticide, so we don't make pest-control claims one way or the other. If pests are your main concern, a licensed pest control company is the right call.
The antimicrobial protectant applied in the final step helps resist mold regrowth after a moisture issue has been fixed. With a lingering moisture problem — a slow leak, high humidity, condensation — expect roughly 90 days of protection rather than a lasting fix; resolving the moisture source is what makes the result hold.