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Asked by David

11/22/2009

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Can Bora-Care with Mold-Care be fogged? If so, do you sell foggers?

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Bora-Care with Mold-Care can only be applied from sprayers, either hand pumped, electric or gas sprayers. This product is too thick to be fogged and will clog most fogging equipment.

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Asked by Peter

02/07/2010

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Is the Mold-care component available as a stand-alone product?

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No. In order for thhe Mold-Care in Bora-Care with Mold-Care to work properly it requires the Bora-Care, so it is not sold as a stand alone product.

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Asked by Peter

02/07/2010

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Can Bora-Care with Mold-care be used under the floor finish in a basement where ventilation is poor?

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Bora-Care with Mold-Care is perfectly safe to use where people will be living and sleeping once it is dry. You should open windows and possibly wear a respirator while applying the product if there is poor ventilation. After the product is applied, it is perfectly safe to re-enter the living s…
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Bora-Care with Mold-Care is perfectly safe to use where people will be living and sleeping once it is dry. You should open windows and possibly wear a respirator while applying the product if there is poor ventilation. After the product is applied, it is perfectly safe to re-enter the living space once it is dry, which usually only takes a few hours.

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Asked by D.jones

04/17/2010

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I need to apply Bora-Care with Mold Care to floor joists in crawl space area
I need to apply Bora-Care with Mold Care to floor joists in crawl space area. some joists have stain. if i spray mold-clean on joist how much water do i need to use to rinse as do not want to add a bunch of water to area as that is what caused my problem in first place but would like to get rid of stain.

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Bora-Care with Mold-Care is a mixture that you have to mix with water and apply to the wood. It can only be applied to raw, untreated, unsealed, unpainted wood which is what you should have in your crawl space. Bora-Care with Mold-Care should be mixed with 5 gallons of water. You d…
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Bora-Care with Mold-Care is a mixture that you have to mix with water and apply to the wood. It can only be applied to raw, untreated, unsealed, unpainted wood which is what you should have in your crawl space. Bora-Care with Mold-Care should be mixed with 5 gallons of water. You do not have to worry about the amount of water that you use as once it is dry it will not be an issue. Be aware that Bora-Care with Mold Care will kill any mold on the wood, but it will not get rid of the stain that is left by the mold. To get rid of the actual mark or stain on the wood, you need to apply Mold-Clean to the area. Mold-Clean should be applied first, and then you should treat the area with Bora-Care with Mold Care to make sure the actual mold in the wood is neutralized.

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Asked by Maria

05/06/2010

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What product is best to treat mold?

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We carry Boracare with MoldCare. When used as directed, this product will protect treated wood articles from the destructive attack of fungi, mold and mildew. Boracare with Moldcare does not remove the mold stain, for that you will need Mold Clean.

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Asked by Gary

06/15/2010

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Mold in the bathroom on walls and ceiling
I have to clean a bathroom next month that has a lot of mold in it. Can Boracare with Mold-Care be applied with a sponge to painted walls or does it have to be sprayed? And will it be possible to apply paint over this or will it take a special coating of some other product first?

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Bora-Care with Mold Care is meant for the treatment of wood that has Mold on it. It is not meant for sheetrock or other parts of the bathroom. It can also only be applied to unpainted, unsealed wood. Sheetrock retains a lot of moisture, so the better solution would be to remove the…
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Bora-Care with Mold Care is meant for the treatment of wood that has Mold on it. It is not meant for sheetrock or other parts of the bathroom. It can also only be applied to unpainted, unsealed wood. Sheetrock retains a lot of moisture, so the better solution would be to remove the sheetrock and insulation, treat the wood studs in the wall with Bora-Care with MoldCare, and then replace the insulation and sheetrock.

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Asked by Dave

08/20/2010

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Why don't you remove the link for NY state residents on your Bora-Care with Mold-Care page?
This is confusing, as it makes the viewer believe that it can't be shipped to NY State.

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Unfortunately, Boracare with Moldcare is not for sale to New York state residents, which is why the link is in place.

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Asked by Robert

09/19/2010

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Can Bora-Care with Mold-Care be used on concrete and soil?
I have a crawlspace that has mold growing on the dirt floor and on the concrete walls. Will this product work for those areas? If not, what will?

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Bora-Care with Mold-Care is meant to be used as a wood preservative and mold treatment for wood pieces only. It is not labeled for concrete or soil, so we cannot recommend it for that use. We do not sell any products that are labeled for mold on concrete or soil at this time.

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Asked by David

12/10/2010

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What kind of PPE is needed when applying Bora-Care with Mold-Care by sprayer in the crawl space?

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It is always best to fully read the product label which is available on our site on the Bora-Care with Mold Care page. We do have several different safety kits available that come with everything you need. Here is what the product label states: Ventilation: In processes where mists or vapors may be…
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It is always best to fully read the product label which is available on our site on the Bora-Care with Mold Care page. We do have several different safety kits available that come with everything you need. Here is what the product label states: Ventilation: In processes where mists or vapors may be generated, proper ventilation must be provided in accordance with good ventilation practices.
Respiratory Protection: In processes where mists or vapors may be generated, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved respirator is advised in the absence of proper environmental controls.
Protective Gloves: Use rubber or neoprene gloves to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles where there is a potential for eye contact. Use safety glasses with side shields under normal use conditions.
Other Protective Equipment: Eye wash; safety shower; protective clothing (long sleeves, coveralls or other as appropriate), when needed, to prevent skin contact.

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Asked by David

02/07/2011

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Can Bora-Care with Mold-Care be used on anything besides wood?
Regular Bora-Care is labeled for use on "concrete, block, brick, metals, PVC plumbing pipes and other non-cellulosic materials found in structures." Does this apply to Bora-Care with Mold-Care, too?

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Bora-Care with Mold Care is only labeled for wood treatment and cannot be used on any other surface. The normal Bora-Care can be applied to other surfaces, but typically those are when you mix normal Bora-Care 1:1, and the Bora-Care with Mold Care is labeled to be applied at 5:1.

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Asked by Keith

04/03/2011

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Can Demon WP be mixed with Dragnet SFR as well as Bora-Care with Mold-Care?
I was looking for a quick knock down along with a lasting residual, and wanted to treat attic rafters and wood all at the same time. I believe all of this will mix together just fine but wanted to ask first.

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Bora-Care with Mold-Care is not labeled to tank mix with other products and we would not recommend doing so. We recommend that you apply the products separately to avoid any possible issues.

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Asked by David

04/08/2011

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How long after applying Bora-Care with Mold-Care should I wait before painting or staining?
I just completed application of Bora-Care with Mold-Care to the interior of a small cypress barn that I built, and to the joist under structure. I plan to finish the wood with a white wash semi-transparent stain and a final coat of polyurethane. How long do I have to wait before applying?

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You need to wait 48 hours to let the Bora-Care with Mold-Care dry completely before you begin painting, staining or sealing the wood.

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Asked by Darren

05/08/2011

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What is the shelf life after mixing Bora-Care with Mold-Care with 5 gallons of water?
After Mixing Bora-Care with Mold-Care with 5 gallons of water, if I don't use all of the chemical, what is the shelf life of the product?

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You will need to mix the entire contents of Bora-Care with Mold-Care with 5 gallons of water as directed on the product label (using an impeller-type mixer). The diluted solution is stable for 30 days after mixing.

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Asked by Tyler from Durham, Nc

09/01/2011

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Mixing Levels of Boracare with Mold-Care
Why is it that if I have an existing wood decay fungus problem, the Bora Care only label wants me to do a 1:1 mixing ratio, but to treat the same problem with Bora Care with Mold Care it calls for a 5:1 ratio?

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Bora-Care with Mold Care is a very specialized product for mold only. Mold is not wood decaying fungus. Existing wood decaying fungus requires a 1:1 solution of just Bora-Care, but if you do not have any existing fungus and you are just preventing fungus growth, you can apply at a 5:1 ra…
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Bora-Care with Mold Care is a very specialized product for mold only. Mold is not wood decaying fungus. Existing wood decaying fungus requires a 1:1 solution of just Bora-Care, but if you do not have any existing fungus and you are just preventing fungus growth, you can apply at a 5:1 ratio of water to Bora-Care. Bora-Care with Mold-Care is a 5:1 ratio and is only for treating and preventing mold. If you are only treating fungus, then you should not use Bora-Care with Mold-Care. Mold is only a surface issue and not an internal issue such as wood decaying fungus, so it does not require to be diluted as heavily as if you are treating wood decaying fungus.

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Asked by Gordon from Dubois Penn.

09/06/2011

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How much does one gallon of Boracare with Moldcare cover?

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Each gallon of Boracare with Moldcare treats approximately 3600 lineal feet of 2x4 dimensional lumber or 1250 square feet of a crawl space or attic when mixed at the labeled rate of 1 gallon of bora-care with mold care and 5 gallons of water. Please see the product label for complete application…
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Each gallon of Boracare with Moldcare treats approximately 3600 lineal feet of 2x4 dimensional lumber or 1250 square feet of a crawl space or attic when mixed at the labeled rate of 1 gallon of bora-care with mold care and 5 gallons of water. Please see the product label for complete application directions and specific yield amounts.

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Asked by Gerard from Los Angeles, Ca

10/05/2011

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Can Bora-Care with Mold Care be applied as a foam. Also, is it as effective as BoraCare in treating termites?

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Bora-Care with Mold Care will not eliminate existing termites, powder post beetles, or other wood destroying organisms because it is mixed at a 5:1 ratio to eliminate mold and you need to mix normal Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio to eliminate existing wood eating insects. So, if termites is your main i…
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Bora-Care with Mold Care will not eliminate existing termites, powder post beetles, or other wood destroying organisms because it is mixed at a 5:1 ratio to eliminate mold and you need to mix normal Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio to eliminate existing wood eating insects. So, if termites is your main issue and you do not have mold issues, then you should purchase normal Bora-Care, and not Bora-Care with Mold-Care. Also, normal Bora-Care can be foamed but the Bora-Care with Mold Care should not be foamed for mold treatments.

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Asked by Wm from Annapolis, Md.

12/01/2011

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Surface preparation before application of Boracare?
For the treatment of mold and/or wood decaying fungi is there any surface preparation required or recommended prior to applying Boracare or Boracare with Moldcare.

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Most folks do choose to use the Mold Clean before applying the Boracare with Moldcare. Mold-Clean is the perfect cleaner to apply to remove mold and mildew stains, especially before a Bora-Care application. Mold-Clean will not treat or prevent mold, but will remove staining and discoloration.

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Asked by Simon from Orinda, Ca

07/06/2012

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Dry Rot on my 20 year old redwood deck
I have a 20 year old redwood deck. There is no sign of termites, but there is dry rot in a some places. I plan to power wash both the top and under sides of the decking. Is BORACARE with MOLD-CARE the appropriate treatment after the washing? If yes, what is the appropriate dilution ratio?

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If you do not currently have any mold issues, then you should just use normal Bora-Care. Bora-Care with mold care is really only meant for when you have mold issues and preferably indoors. You should mix Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio with water and apply on your deck as long as the wood is ra…
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If you do not currently have any mold issues, then you should just use normal Bora-Care. Bora-Care with mold care is really only meant for when you have mold issues and preferably indoors. You should mix Bora-Care at a 1:1 ratio with water and apply on your deck as long as the wood is raw wood, not painted, stained, or sealed. You Can then stain or paint or both after Bora-Care has been applied. Normal Bora-Care is the best treatment we sell for dry rot and other wood issues other than mold.

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Asked by Oliver from Singapore

07/22/2012

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I am intending to install some new cabinets in my new house. I am worried of termites and also mold.
There is sign of termites infestation in some old cupboards which I had discarded recently. Other than that, I did not find any traces of termites elsewhere in the house. As I am worried about both termites and mold, can I apply one coat of Boracare for the new cabinets followed by one coat of Boracare with mold care? This is because I am worried that Boracare with mold care alone may not be sufficient/strong enough to prevent the termites (which previously are present in the house) from attacking the new cabinets.

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According to the manufacturer you can apply a coat of the Boracare followed by a coat of the Boracare with Moldcare. We hope this information is helpful!

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Asked by Yen from Glendale Az

03/19/2013

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Recently, my bathroom walls have mold, can I use the Boracare with Mold care to treat?
These walls are rock sheets. Is these products are safe for the children? Hope you answer me asap. Thank you for help!

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Boracare with Moldcare is for use on bare wood only (like in crawlspaces, wall voids and attics). We do not carry any products for mold control on sheet rock.

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