Question 1

Is Toxic Car Syndrome or Sick Car Syndrome a real thing?

Accepted Answer

Toxic Car Syndrome or Sick Car Syndrome is a real thing, and occurs when too much condensation is built up in your car's A/C system and causes mold and fungal growth to thrive within the ventilation system. The side effects of this toxic mold can cause nausea, headaches, light-headedness, brain-fogginess, and dizziness.

Question 2

How does mold get into our cars?

Accepted Answer

Water is the #1 cause of mold-related issues in our vehicles. Whether it is brought in by condenstation from the HVAC system, a leak, flood-event, or a wet dog, surface contaminates such as bacteria, fungi, and mold thrive under the evaporation of H2O.

Question 3

Are used car's really that dirty?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whoever owned YOUR CAR before you was THAT DIRTY.

Whether it's a BIG SNEEZE across the dashboard, BABY-CHANGING accident, or an UPSET STOMACH ending on the floor mats, the used car's we buy are littered with microscopic and toxic molecules.

We often think about cleaning and disinfecting our homes, but the truth is our cars' are often many more times infected with harmful contaminates than our homes could ever imagine to be.

Did you know? 
A gas pump's handle is 12,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat!

Question 4

What are Mycotoxins?

Accepted Answer

Mycotoxins are toxic byproducts produced by mold and fungi and are harmful to humans in that they can become airborne pathogens that can cause hard-of-breathing and even illness. These microscopic contaminates thrive under the evaporation of moisture within our Cabin Air Systems causing air vents and the duct work leading to the main HVAC system to become overtaken by these microbial pests.

Question 5

Is BioNeutralization Safe?

Accepted Answer

BioNeutralization is EPA approved O3 technology. The powerful ozone disinfection technology is tested safe and effective at removing 99.9% of surface and airborne contagions. During the application process ozone can pose health risks if exposed even for a short duration. Only authorized service technicians should operate equipment. No people, plants, or pets should occupy a vehicle when equipment is in use.  Once operation of equipment has concluded, and proper airing out of the vehicle has been determined by the authorized service tech, then the vehicle is 100% safe for human occupancy and continued operation.

Question 6

What is BioNeutralization?

Accepted Answer

BioNeutralization is the process of molecular-elimination, where by microscopic surface and air contaminates such as, bacteria, viruses, and mycotoxins are destroyed and/or removed from a contained environment such as a car, truck, or SUV.

Question 7

What is the Deep Clean Guarantee?

Accepted Answer

The Deep Clean Guarantee is the assurance of a molecular-level clean offered by the servicing agent after BioNeutralization services have been performed on a car, truck, SUV, or RV. The Guarantee assures that the vehicle has been fully disinfected and that for 1 year there is no active mold or mildew inhabiting the HVAC vents/ducts of the serviced vehicle. The guarantee is commonly offered by RV and auto dealers when selling a used car, truck, SUV, or RV.

Question 8

How do I know if my car's HVAC system is releasing mycotoxins?

Accepted Answer

Health symptoms & side effects of mold exposure are:
Sneezing / Coughing / Sore Throat
Skin Irritation
Itchy / Watery Eyes
Respiratory Issues
Muscle Aches / Joint Pain
Neurological Issues
Sinus Infection
Headaches / Migraines

Question 9

Where does mold grow the most in a car?

Accepted Answer

The most overlooked areas for mold growth in our vehicles are the air vents and cabin air system, under the seats, behind the door panels, and in the roof-liner.

BioNeutralization specializes in cleaning HVAC duct systems, but it also eliminates microbial growth of ALL interior cabin contagions at the time of service. While The Deep Clean Guarantee covers only mold and mildew growth within the air vent system, the entire vehicle is being disinfected at the time of service. If viruses or other spore-cell growth are active at the time of service they will be eliminated during the BioNeutralization process.

Question 10

Is mold in our car's really that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

YES. This can be especially true for people who spend lots of time in their vehicle's i.e. commuters and home service professionals.

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