An Investigation into Techniques for Cleaning Mold-Contaminated Home Contents

This study examined the efficacy of the following treatments to reduce selected fungal spore and mycotoxin levels on materials commonly found in home contents: (1) gamma irradiation at a 10-13 kiloGray exposure, (2) a detergent/bleach wash, and (3) a steam cleaning technique. A minimum of six replic...

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Published in:	Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene Vol. 1; no. 7; pp. 442 - 447
Main Authors:	Wilson, S. C., Brasel, T. L., Carriker, C. G., Fortenberry, G. D., Fogle, M. R., Martin, J. M., Wu, C., Andriychuk, L. A., Karunasena, E., Straus, D. C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Taylor & Francis Group 01-07-2004
Subjects:	Aspergillus niger Chaetomium globosum Chlorine - administration & dosage contents Floors and Floorcoverings fungi Fungi - classification Fungi - growth & development Fungi - radiation effects Gamma Rays Housekeeping - methods Housing Humans mycotoxin Mycotoxins - analysis Mycotoxins - classification Mycotoxins - radiation effects Penicillium chrysogenum sick building syndrome Spores, Fungal - classification Spores, Fungal - growth & development Spores, Fungal - radiation effects Stachybotrys chartarum Steam sterilization Sterilization - methods Wood
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