How Bio Barrier Stops Gloeocapsa magma
I want to talk today about a product many of you might not know about that can add value to your house washing business, Bio Barrier.
Bio Barrier is a ‘Mold Growth Inhibitor’. It helps stop the re-occurrence of that ugly black mold (Gloeocapsa magma) on roofs as well as the green mold that loves to come up on wood surfaces and vinyl siding in areas where the sun does not reach.
In addition to addressing mold growth, another valuable tool for maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of your property is a dehumidifier. In areas where moisture levels are high, a dehumidifier helps reduce excess humidity in the air, preventing the conditions that allow mold and mildew to thrive. By controlling the moisture in your home or business, you can improve indoor air quality and protect your surfaces from long-term damage. This is especially important in damp, poorly ventilated spaces like basements and attics, where mold growth can be more persistent.
Using a dehumidifier alongside products like Bio Barrier can also provide extra benefits, such as condensation and frost prevention in areas prone to cold temperatures. By maintaining a drier environment, you can reduce the likelihood of condensation forming on walls and windows, which often leads to the growth of mold. This added layer of protection ensures your property stays clean and dry, helping to preserve its value and aesthetic appeal for years to come.
Besides looking bad, mold and mildew will eventually cause permanent damage to asphalt shingles. You already have a customer wanting a cleaner-looking house, so sell them the added benefit of keeping it clean longer with yearly regular maintenance.
You first clean the existing mold from the hard surface; roof, wall, deck, etc. with your regular cleaning method starting with the molded areas first. Then once the surface is dry, many times in the hot summer weather that is by the time you get back around the house, that is when you apply the Bio Barrier. Bio Barrier is applied to a dry surface straight with no dilution. You just wet the surface using a hand spray pump or similar method, do not drench or allow puddling. You allow the treated area to thoroughly dry, with no rinsing. You want at least 24-48 hours to elapse before the surface gets wet again. So do not apply if you know it will be raining within that time. Once dried you have a protective barrier that stops the microorganisms that cause odor and mold growth from attaching to the surface for around 12 months or longer depending on the exposure to water and moisture with no sun. So if it usually takes 9-12 months for the mold to start showing on a surface, schedule to be back the next year before it gets hold again.
If you add Bio Barrier to your cleaning package, adding say $50 to your price, that will practically pay for a five-gallon pail of the product with just one sale and this will give added value to your customer and make your next year’s cleaning that much easier. Plus you have a reason to come back and retreat even if a completely new cleaning is not needed.
1 gallon will normally cover 1,500 sq. ft. and you need only treat areas where you found mold in the first place to help stop the spread of future outbreaks. You do not have to treat the whole house. For this reason, it is a good idea to do a simple drawing of the property indicating where you need to spray so you can easily come back and do those areas again next year even if you do not need to re-wash.
If you are adding Bio Barrier as a protective measure, most roofs get mold and algae starting on the North side or shaded areas first so treat those with Bio Barrier after your cleaning. Decks, fences, and vinyl siding normally get mold where the sun does not reach for hours of the day if at all. This allows areas that get wet to stay moist and damp thus it becomes a perfect place for mold to start.
Increase the value of your service to your customers as you increase your bottom line by using Bio Barrier.
