BOSTON—Force of Nature, the toxic-free cleaning brand on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, is reminding communities, businesses, and individuals in the path of Hurricane Ian not to use bleach to kill the buildup of mold and mildew resulting from the storm. Recent studies have shown that chronic exposure to the most common cleaning chemicals, including bleach, can be as damaging to lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
“Because bleach can be so caustic to our respiratory systems, it can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms and be dangerous to those who suffer from these conditions,” said Force of Nature Founder and CEO Sandy Posa. “Bleach can be highly corrosive to surfaces and can cause burns to eyes and skin as well as throat irritation and gastric burns. You should rinse surfaces and wear gloves and a mask when using it.”
There is a way to kill mold without bleach using a powerful fungus and germ killer that’s free from toxic chemicals—hypochlorous acid. It’s been used for over 50 years in the industrial space, and now with Force of Nature, it’s available to businesses and homes too.
Safely Kills Mold & Mildew
Force of Nature is an appliance that uses an electrical current to change the chemical composition of salt, water, and vinegar into hypochlorous acid. This EPA registered disinfectant kills 99.9 percent of germs, including mold and mildew when used as directed, yet is so gentle it does not require rinsing, masks, or gloves. Like bleach, it kills mold and mildew and prevents it from growing back on just about any surface, including tile, porcelain, stainless steel, plastic, sealed stone, and more.
“To kill mold with Force of Nature, spray it and let sit for 10 minutes, then scrub clean until the gunk is gone,” said Posa. “To prevent mold from coming back, spray regularly and let air dry.”
Force of Nature is supporting those impacted by Hurricane Ian by donating a Starter Kit, which includes a Force of Nature appliance and five Capsules, to individuals and small businesses impacted by the storm. To request a kit for an individual or small business go to https://www.forceofnatureclean.com/lp-starter-kit-donation-program-fl/.
