Safe and Healthy Vacation Homes and Condos

Allergenic and toxic molds are mutating and evolving much like the viruses in our world today. There is a new generation of molds that are more aggressive, more allergenic, and more toxic than ever before. This new generation of molds are affecting an increasing percentage of our population as more adults and kids are being diagnosed with respiratory and immune compromised illnesses than ever before.

The main issue surrounding these unhealthy molds is the fact that they are rapidly growing and spreading into our vacation homes and condos. Adding to this problem is that maintenance technicians and management of these properties are completely caught off guard by this mold invasion.

For example, the heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and related ductwork are not being cleaned and sanitized yearly or in most cases, if ever. Yes, filters are being changed but the evaporator coils and fans inside the HVAC units are choked full of debris and unhealthy bacteria from the air passing through the units.

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The debris in turn becomes a petri dish and breeding ground for the molds and even flu viruses like the COVID-19. Adding to the problem is the HVAC, ductwork, and air registers all capture (condense) and collect the warm moist air from the Gulf each time occupants open the patio doors and windows to enjoy that fresh ocean breeze. In other words, the dirt and grime build up inside the heating and a/c units trigger a mold problem which spreads into the duct work which is further exasperated by the moist air from the beach.

This is a vicious cycle that is well established in the vast majority of vacation homes and rentals along the Gulf Coast. Unfortunately, once the mold contamination is established, traditional cleaning of the
heating and a/c units are no longer effective and, in most cases, will actually make the situation worse and the indoor environment even more unhealthy for occupants.

This situation if unaddressed becomes quite expense for the owners and in some cases even the management companies themselves. Renters find themselves going home sooner than expected because of asthma attacks, migraines and related respiratory issues caused by the poor air quality.