Living in Florida is such a wonderful experience. The sun, the fun, but there is one major problem that everyone in this state has to contend with: the mold. There is mold everywhere. Luckily, we have Superstratum mold removal and prevention products to eliminate that mold easily.
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I am constantly fighting the mold problem. Ever since we moved to this state in 2000, it has been an uphill battle to curb the mold that forms in a blink of an eye. When we were looking at homes in the area, I can remember seeing the black roofs on homes that were only a few years old. Now, the shingles themselves were not black, of course, but by asking our real estate agent why all the roofs were black, I was informed of the mold problem in beautiful Florida. Of course, I was not too pleased to hear what was expected of me for future cleaning reference, but the other amenities of the state make living with this condition bearable. Now the fanatic I am, I hate to see the mold and mildew form on my sidewalks, driveway, paving stones on our patio, and tool shed. So, I get the trusty power washer out at least twice a year and spend nearly all day hosing down everything with a bleach and water solution to help prevent the mold from building up so quickly. A dream come true would be to find a product where I could prevent mold and mildew from returning. My dream has come true with two products from Superstratum: Mold & Mildew Stain Remover and Mold & Mildew Protectant.
Superstratum was kind enough to allow me to review both the Mold & Mildew Stain Remover product, as well as the Mold & Mildew Protectant.
Although Florida is well known for its mold and mildew problems, mold and mildew can be found in almost every home, despite your cleaning expertise. Tile, grout, flooring, brick, cement, wood, carpet, leather, glass are just a few of the places where mold and mildew occur. Of course, bathrooms and kitchens are crucial areas where you need to prevent mold and mildew from occurring for obvious health reasons. To begin keeping the mold and mildew at bay, you need to prepare your area.
The first product, Superstratum Mold & Mildew Remover, is what you need to use to clean the mold and mildew. The product is relatively easy to use by just opening the sprayer on the bottle. Apply a mist on your surface from a distance of approximately 6 to 8 inches away. Spray until the surface is wet and then allow it to stand for 1 to 5 minutes, or for tougher jobs, let the spray remain for up to 15 minutes. Then simply wipe or rinse until clean. Depending on how soiled the area is, you might want to repeat the process until you reach your desired level of cleanliness. This water-based biodegradable cleaner is low foaming and removes dirt and grit without any residues. It is also safe for people, pets and plants, so it can be used both inside and outside the home. It deep cleans shower tiles, grout, and painted walls to remove existing mold, mildew, and grime. This product is specifically designed for use with Superstratum Mold & Mildew Protectant.
And now the real workhorse, Superstratum Mold & Mildew Protectant. This product is what I used as a preventative barrier to my surfaces from the formation of new mold and mildew. To use this product, open the sprayer, spray your surface from about 6 to 8 inches, and spray until damp. A fine mist is best, and if you spray too much, it is best to remove the excess as it can pool and create a visible film. Then the best part is that you let the product air dry. Do NOT wipe it dry, as you will be wiping away the protective barrier you have worked so hard to achieve. The product has a low odor, so you may enter the room once the material has settled and completely air dried in about an hour. This product can be used on areas such as wood, plastic, glass, drywall, carpet, grout, fabric, and other surfaces, but always test on a discrete area before applying. Each 32-ounce bottle covers an area of up to 250 square feet.
Superstratum won’t wash away; it stays active through hundreds of wet/dry mold growth cycles and prevents the growth of mold and mildew for up to 6 months on flooring and bathrooms. It prevents growth up to 2 years on interior and exterior walls and ceilings and up to 25 years in enclosed areas.
Superstratum claims that this product is the longest-lasting mold preventive coating product available, so I tested the products. However, because of time constrictions, I could not wait the entire 6 months.
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I tested these products on three different areas: my backyard shed, a flower pot, and shower. Following the directions, I first sprayed the Superstratum Mold & Mildew Stain Remover on my shed. I followed up by spraying one of my flower pots. I immediately turned back to the shed to rinse it off, waiting approximately 2 minutes. I wanted to know exactly how long I should leave the spray on to work its magic. Looks like I need to leave it on for the entire 5 minutes, but most of the mold has been removed in just the minute that I left the product on. For tougher jobs, however, one might need to wipe or even scrub the area. When I redo the area, I intend to use a scrub brush since the shed hasn’t been cleaned in an entire year. I’m satisfied so far.
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I intentionally sprayed only a portion of the terra cotta flower pot so you could get an idea of how the product worked. After hosing down the part of my shed with the Stain Remover, I returned to the flower pot to hose it down. Again, the process only took a couple of minutes, and as you can see, it worked wonders. And again, a light scrubbing on this tougher job would be beneficial to these pots as they have been setting out all year, as well.
Next, I turned my attention to my shower.
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Wow, I didn’t realize that my shower was that bad, but after seeing this picture, I desperately need Superstratum! Again, following the instructions on the bottle, I sprayed my shower and let it sit for 15 minutes, and then rinsed it. I used my handheld sprayer for this procedure. I only had to spray my shower once and then followed with the non-toxic Mold & Mildew Protectant.
Now, I understand that once both the Stain Remover and the Mold Protectant products are used, I will not have to apply any cleaners to my shower for up to 6 months. That definitely saves me time. Of course, should a buildup of soap occur before these 6 months, and I use a scrubbing cleanser to remove the soap scum, I would need to repeat the process because scrubbing will remove the protection. However, I can still use a cleaner to remove the soap scum and wipe it on instead of scrubbing. That way, the surface coated with Superstratum is not disturbed. Still, all in all, just the thought of not having to clean my shower for 6 months definitely makes my day, and I am sure that any homemaker will agree with me in this respect.
When a company makes a bold statement such as this company has, it only leaves me setting out to prove them wrong; however, in this case, I could not! These products truly work and with minimal effort involved. No more getting down on my hands and knees to clean anything. Just spray with the power of Superstratum, wait a few minutes and then thoroughly rinse the area, and follow up with the application of the Superstratum Mold Protectant coating. And, best of all, I don’t need to worry about cleaning that area for at least 6 months or longer.
Time to check out the Superstratum website for information on how you can help prevent the build-up of mold and mildew around your house before having to resort to using any toxic cleaning agent.
You can purchase Superstratum Mold & Mildew Stain Remover as well as the Mold & Mildew Protectant and other fine products on the Superstratum website. They have a protectant specifically designed for fabrics and clothing as well. Furthermore, you can also buy these products at fine retail establishments online like Amazon.
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So many products on the market claim that they will remove mold and mildew; however, they are on the expensive side and really don’t work that well. None offer a guarantee of 6-month protection like Superstratum does. I am utterly amazed at the wonders that the Superstratum products have done on the various areas I tested around my Florida home. I truly appreciate the fact that these products are safe for people, pets, and plants.
Run, don’t walk to the Superstratum website today to get your products to remove that mold and mildew from your home.