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SaniGlaze Helps Control Mold & Mildew in Public Facilities

Public facilities like schools and government buildings are increasingly concerned about exposure to mold, mildew and other types of bacteria. Studies have found an association between mold and mildew and a variety of adverse health effects. Common molds can trigger allergic reactions, including asthma, as well as sinus infections, headaches, coughing, and eye and throat irritation. Others can produce airborne toxins, called mycotoxins, which can cause even more serious problems, including chronic fatigue, loss of balance and memory, irritability, and difficulty speaking.

This problem is especially concerning in schools, daycare, churches and other facilities where children are present. These youngsters are more susceptible to mold-related illness than adults because their lungs and other organs are still developing, says Ruth Etzel, M.D., former chairwoman of the Committee on Environmental Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Claudia Miller, M.D., an environmental health expert at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, says no amount of visible mold is appropriate at school.

Impact on Your Bottom Line - Remediation Costs Millions

A Government Accounting Office report stated that approximately 10% of all public educational facilities discover mold problems that require remediation efforts. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mold and mildew problems occur more frequently in humid climates like Florida and have led to various school closings across the country.

Remediation and renovation projects typically cost $2 to 5 million dollars or more. In many cases, the cost to fix the problem is more than that of constructing an entirely new facility. Mold in schools makes a splash in the press, so there's more available data than for government facilities. But it's a safe bet that the problem we see in the educational system is common throughout the public sector. According to the U.S. EPA, addressing mold and mildew problems proactively is the most successful and cost-effective way to manage them.

SaniGlaze Shields Tile and Grout from Contaminants and Reduces Your Risk of Mold & MIldew Growth

Most public facilities contain areas with ceramic tile flooring and facility managers should be aware of the contaminants that have become embedded in the porous tile and grout surface over time: dirt, urine, mold, and bacteria. It is nearly impossible to thoroughly clean these surfaces and remove dingy grime and odors, along with unhealthy organisms. Replacement is a costly and inconvenient option.

The SaniGlaze Restoration Bonding Process transforms the tile surface, making it non-porous and much easier to maintain. Independent laboratory tests confirm that mold, mildew and other organisms cannot breed in a SaniGlaze restored floor because its grout sealing bonding technology creates a non-porous, protective surface that prohibits moisture and contaminant absorption. Soil and contaminants can still be deposited on the surface, but are easily removed using environmentally-friendly chemicals. And better yet - you eliminate the cost and inconvenience of a flooring replacement project.

SaniGlaze Tile & Grout Restoration is a Key Part of Any Truly Health-Focused Cleaning Program

A recent edition of Cleaning & Maintenance Management cautioned that we can no longer judge a facility's level of cleanliness by simply evaluating aesthetic appearance. Instead, a true health-focused cleaning program focuses on cleaning at the unseen microbial level. SaniGlaze transforms porous tile and grout from a reservoir of mold, mildew and other infectious organisms, into an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and properly disinfected. This is a key component in efforts to control the growth of mold and mildew in educational, government and other public settings.