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  • Asked by Ben from Linesville
    08/12/2021
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    After applying Bora-Care with Mold-Care, will an oil bases stain be absorbed to the wood after the application has dried?
    A

    Yes, for longer performance of Bora-Care with Mold-Care, the product label states that exterior wood surfaces that have been treated will require a top coating with a water resistant finish such as paint or exterior stain. Apply the finish or topcoat within 6 weeks of treatment. It is important to allow treated wood to completely dry (at least 48 hours) before applying any protective topcoat. Coat a small section of treated wood with the finish to be used and check for compatibility prior to complete application.

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  • Asked by Sandra from Inez, Ky
    08/16/2021
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    Can Bora-Care with Mold-Care be used to kill white mold on the DIRT floor of crawl space?
    A

    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 soil, so we cannot recommend it for that use.  We do not sell any products that are labeled for mold on soil at this time.

    We would recommend addressing the moisture and humidy levels in the crawl space to prevent futher mold from growing. 

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  • Asked by Timothy from Trenton Georgia
    08/30/2021
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    How long does it take Bora-Care with Mold Care to kill the mold and mildew?
    A

    Per the manufacturer, it is confirmed that Bora-Care with Mold-Care will kill on contact however the water issue causing the mold/mildew needs to be fixed first. 

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  • Asked by Greg from Charlotte
    09/08/2021
    Q
    Can Bora-Care with Mold Care be foamed into a void space between brick veneer and exterior fiberboard wall sheathing using a B&G Foamer?
    We are experiencing a musty smell coming from void (drain gap) between brick veneer and black fiberboard exterior wall sheathing.
    A

    Bora-Care with Mold-Care can not be foamed for mold and can only be applied a 1:1 ratio directly to the areas where mold and mildew are growing.

    For removing musty odors associated with mold and mildew, Pyranha Odaway Odor Absorber would be a great option and comes in a Concentrate, a Ready To Spray Aerosol or Trigger Spray bottle. 

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  • Asked by Heather from Marion Ohio
    03/10/2022
    Q
    Can Bora-Care with Mold-Care be used on a sill plate in my crawlspace where there a small part of it is rotting?
    I don't know if it's pressure treated or not.
    A

    Yes, per the product label, Bora-Care with Mold-Care can be applied on all structural wood sill plates. 

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  • Asked by Jerome from Carrollton
    03/10/2022
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    Why can't Bora-Care with Mold-Care be applied with a fogger and is the Mold Care available for purchase by itself?
    A

    Mold is a surface issue caused by excess moisture in the environment. If you fix the moisture problem and remove any stains the mold has left behind on the surface of the raw wood its grown on with bleach or Mold Clean, you can then apply a product like Boracare with MoldCare to the raw wood. Under no circumstance would Boracare with MoldCare  be used in any fogger, and would never work in that type of equipment as it is the consistency of molasses, even after mixing for the most part. The Boracare must absorb into the wood with a direct application in order to control and protect it from any wood destroying insects, fungi, or mold in the future. It can only be mixed at a 5:1 ratio (5 parts water to 1 part Boracare with MoldCare) and has to be used together to work correctly, there is no way to purchase just the moldcare portion of the Boracare. 

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  • Asked by Heather from Marion Ohio
    03/19/2022
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    Applied Boracare with MoldCare on the sill plate in my crawlspace 6 days ago and the application is still wet, is this normal?
    Will it cause my wood to be damaged?
    A

    If there is high humidity in the area, this can cause a delay in the application of Bora-Care with Mold-Care drying and absorbing into the wood.

    If possible, attempt to dry the crawlspace out with fans or a dehumidifier as much as you can. The prolonged wet application itself is not going to cause damage to the wood but may take longer to effectively kill the mold,fungi and mildew you are treating. 

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  • Asked by James from Jacksonville, Fl
    09/06/2022
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    Is the Mold-Care portion available for purchase separately and not have to buy the entire container with the Bora-Care?
    Hello, I'm a regular customer that had an accident. I made a small mix of Boracare with mold care (my last purchase from DMO) and didn't seal the mold care portion tight. My hose knocked over the bottle without me noticing. I have 90% of the Boracare in the bottle plus some that was from a previous purchase. Is there any way to purchase the mold care portion? If I have to buy a complete Boracare with mold care again it will be a while before I can afford it and here in Florida the mold can take over so fast. Thank you for your attention to my dilemma.
    A

    Bora-Care with Mold-Care is only available as the 2 products together. The Mold Care is not available separately

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  • Asked by Joyce from Waterbury
    12/27/2022
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    Will bora care without mold care gunk up if not all used
    A
    Bora-Care with Mold Care should be mixed with 5 gallons of warm or hot water only when you plan to use the product. It should be used within 24 hrs of dilution. It can get "gunky" or even separate after this time and should be discarded (follow proper disposal instructions in your area).
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  • Asked by Thomas from Lookout Mtn Ga
    01/09/2023
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    Will boracare with mold additive adversely effect romax electrical wiring in new residential contruction?
    A

    It is recommended to apply Bora-Care before the electrical has been roughed in. The manufacturer has told us that Boracare is not corrosive but of course should not be sprayed onto exposed electrical wiring of any sort. It does state on the product label that it can be used on PVC plumbing pipes. Please let us know if we can help with anything else.
     

     
     

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  • Asked by Jo from Oh
    01/14/2023
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    Is Bora Care with Mold Care able to be sprayed on the cement block footers my house sits on
    A
    According to the manufacturer, Boracare with Mold Care mixtures are only for use on raw wood and no other surfaces. If you need to treat the concrete footers where the supporting beams and joists of the homes structure will rest/touch, you can apply the regular Boracare to those areas per its label instructions. 
     
    The Boracare Product Label states: Crawl Spaces and/or Basements: Apply 1 coat of a 1:1 Bora-Care solution in a 2 foot high uninterrupted band to the point of surface saturation to all structural surfaces in crawl spaces and basements, to include all sills, plates, floor joists, piers, girders and subfloors as well as structural wood exposed to direct vertical access from the soil. To prevent termite shelter tubes on crawl space or basement walls, apply a 1:1 Bora-Care solution to crawl space concrete or block walls in a 2 foot band up from the ground on interior wall surfaces. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon to up to 400 square feet of surface area. Treat a 2-foot band around construction materials and structural wood adjacent to plumbing, electrical conduit and ducts where they penetrate subfloors, if they provide a direct vertical access from the soil. Treat all structural wood, in finished basements where structural wood framing is immediately adjacent to the exterior foundation walls. Spray the concrete slab surface a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 8 inches
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  • Asked by Roger from Orlando Fl
    03/02/2023
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    Is this product safe to apply indoors and around hvac and ventilation systems?
    A

    Yes, Bora-Care with Mold-Care is safe to apply indoors and outdoors and near ventilation systems when used as directed. 

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  • Asked by Chris
    03/05/2023
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    Will it damage a vapor barrier?
    I have mold in the crawlspace and installed a vapor barrier and dehumidifier. I need to treat the wood. Will this damage the vapor barrier?
    A

    Bora-Care with Mold-Care is specifically for wood only. We recommend that if a large amount of the product gets onto any other material, it is cleaned off with warm water/soapy water. Treating after the barrier is installed is very difficult, as the application could get on the barrier and leave behind a sticky residue on the surface that would be tough to remove. Here is a great article for post applications in crawlspaces for preventative and remedial applications.

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  • Asked by Laura from Scott Depot Wv
    03/06/2023
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    Active mold and borers
    If I clean and then apply this to kill the mold do I then need to treat with the regular boracare to kill the active boring pests?
    A
    If you also have active wood decay or active wood destroying insects in the wood, you would need to treat with regular Boracare at at 1:1 ratio first to eliminate the current insect issue. Then you can follow up with the 5:1 rate of Boracare with Moldcare as that product can only be used at that ratio. 
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  • Asked by William from South Carolina
    04/23/2023
    Q
    If I want to make just 1 gal of bc/mc
    I purchased this a few months ago to treat the inside and underside of my home i was building.the entire bottle at a 5:1 mix covered the entire house. Now I only need to make 1 gal of bc/mc for a small addition. What would the mixing ratio be of bc/mc to make only 1 gallon of treatment so that I'm not wasting 5 gallons or throwing money away on unused product
    A
    Bora-Care with Mold-Care the manufacturer states everything is supposed to be mixed at once and does not give a breakdown of the BC/MC for smaller amounts. If mold control isn't as big of a concern, you could go with the regular Bora-Care for wood destroying insects and rot at the 1:1 to have an option to mix up as little or as much as you need.
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  • Asked by Sharlene
    01/21/2024
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    What mixing ratio is correct if using only the Mold Care only from Bora-Care with Mold-Care?
    I have a local area to treat for mold and do not need the Bora Care product in this area.
    A
    Bora-Care with Mold-Care requires mixing both the MoldClean and Boracare together as it needs the Boracare to absorb into the wood.  It cannot be used as a standalone product.
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  • Asked by Joe
    03/27/2024
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    Will 5:1 mixing ratio work to mix less than 6 gallons with Bora-Care with Mold-Care
    If I mix 5 quarts of water with one quart of bora care and 4 ounces of the mold care, is that mixing according to label instructions and will it work? If not, is there a reason the whole thing needs to be mixed, like settling of contents or something? There is no way I will use all 6 gallons of this stuff within 30 days so that is why I ask.
    A

    The Bora-Care with Mold-Care label does not permit you to mix the product in the way you are describing. The manufacturer intends for this product to be mixed in 5 gallons of water all at one time. We are not permitted to give you off label mixing instructions. We apologize for this inconvenience. 

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  • Asked by Scott from Florida
    10/17/2024
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    Will your Bora-Care with Mold-Care work on wood if it has already been sprayed with a bleach/water mixture?
    A

    As long as there is not a stain or the surface is painted Bora-Care with Mold-Care can be used after the wood has completely dried from being sprayed with a bleach/water mix.

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