Natures Odor and Germ Control, Inc. Blog

Hi: I have an indoor/outdoor carpet that became saturated with water. It is made from a type of plastic. It has dried and there is a definite mildew odor in the room. Can this product be applied to the carpet and take care of the odor successfully? Germ Doc.
Thanks, Chris
Chris, yes, the Germ Doc.  can take care of the problem, by spraying it on the indoor/outdoor carpet. If you have a large area, it would be easier to use a pump up garden sprayer to apply the product. It does have to be a brand new one.You did not tell me if this was glued down or not? If it is, I would also use some carpet Granule on it after it is dried. Always use fans in an area when you are working with carpet, to have plenty air circulation. I have added two attachments: Carpet Granule is made of zeolite; that is why I am sending this page to you.

Note: it is important to keep pets from area until all the granules have been vacuumed up because the odor will not be totally gone until that time and the pet may re-soil the area. You can always cover the area by using furniture or an upside down basket..
One Pet Odor Eliomination Kit will take care of 10 X 10 foot area to
10 X 15 foot area.
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Mold & Mildew in carpet:

Use the B.O.S.S. and Germ Doc. – Two-step process:

1. Spray B.O.S.S. on carpet and wait 30 minutes.
2. Spray Germ Doc.  on carpet until very wet; wait 45 minutes, then clean carpet as usual.
Dry very fast with fans.

Subject: mildew
Hi, My name is Marsha and I have a Question for you. I have a wooden futon and somehow the carpet got wet under one of the legs. When I moved the futon I noticed a black mark in the carpet where the leg was. I am guessing it is mildew. It is also on the bottom of the leg of the futon. It is just a small patch of mildew, what would you use for this problem?
Thank you, Marsha
Marsha, you would use the Germ Doc.  and B.O.S.S. I am sending you some extra material as an attachment. Call me if you have more questions.
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Twin Pack

Detecting mold can be accomplished through a visual inspection and testing.
During a visual inspection, you want to visually check for mold growth in any areas of the home that have suffered from flood damage, water damage, or a plumbing leak. It only takes 24 – 48 hours for mold to grow after a water intrusion.

Other areas of concern are inside cabinets, behind drywall, behind baseboards, around plumbing fixtures,
behind wallpaper, peeling or bubbling paint, window sills, basements, crawl spaces and attics. If you find a suspicious substance which may be mold growing in any of these areas, you will want to test the area.
IMS Laboratory offers two distinct methods of testing for surface mold depending on your specific needs.
If you suspect that a substance is mold but do not know for certain, IMS

Laboratory recommends the Viable Mold Test Kit. This kit will tell you
whether the substance in question is mold without the need for laboratory

testing and costs as little as $15.00 per kit plus shipping and handeling.

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My Story: My son room was a very dark, cool, moist room where we had a lot of mold/mildew problems. His room has since been completely gutted, no more carpet, new walls, ceiling, floors, insulation, etc. in hopes that we have fixed the cause of the problem. However, in the process, the wooden bunk beds and mattresses seem to have absorbed the horrible odor of mold or mildew (even though there are no obvious signs of growth). I really do hope that I could save this furniture but if I can’t get rid of that lingering smell I can’t see chancing it. (My son has asthma and I would not be able to subject him to this.) After reading about your products I was hoping I could spray the wooden bed frames and underside of mattresses with the Germ Doc.  Is this product safe for wood and fibers and is this the right choice?

Thank you for your consideration, Of course it means everything to me to eliminate this problem!  Renee.
Yes, you can save this furniture.You would spray Germ Doc  on the furniture and wait 10 minutes. Then with a soft cloth that has had Germ Doc sprayed on it, wipe all down. The second thing to do for the mattresses, take the Carpet Granules and sprinkle (heavy) on the mattress. If you need to, you can put the mattress\cover and sheets over this. You want to leave this on the mattress for 6 days. Now, turn the mattress over and do the other side. The zeolite is going to pull the odor, etc., out of the inside material. Our Household Packs would be good in his room for picking up the new construction odors and chemical smells.
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Hi. I had a septic system backup…1st floor toilet overflowed big time on floor (linoleum) and partially on basement wall & floor (concrete). Bathroom floor is part of basement ceiling. I’ve used a variety of products; however, the odor far outlasts any products  effectiveness. The odor wafts throughout the house. Do you have a product to eliminate the odor problem permanently?
Thanks, Walt

Yes, because our products have no odor of their own, not a cover up. B.O.S.S. kills bacteria and you can see it working. Germ Doc.  Is a disinfectant, deodorizer, and sanitizer. We also use N O C whenever we are dealing with concrete (anytime you have to penetrate it). Give me more information, as square footage, and I can help you more.

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I was heating a pan of barbecued pork on a burner and got distracted. When I returned, all the liquid had boiled away and putrid white smoke was billowing all around my stove, into cabinets above and beside the stovetop. It’s a nauseating, disgusting smell. We’ve also had a stomach flu in our household, and the smell isn’t helping us get over it! I washed all the glassware in the D. W., glass shelves and insides of the one cupboard, set dishes of baking soda inside with the doors closed and checked the next day Still smells absolutely awful. I opened it to let it air out overnight and I still can’t get the smell out. I haven’t even tackled the cabinet above, which has boxed grocery items, i.e .teabags, crackers, etc. I’m sure I’ll have to throw those things out. My question is, do you (honestly, now) think your Nature’s Air? product will work on this type of smoke odor, or is the smoke odor you talk about from cigarette smoke? I’m thinking I may need to contact my homeowners insurance agent and see if we can make a claim for smoke damage. I can’t live like this. Please advise.Thank you, Melissa

Thank you for your question.
My first question, what type of pan was your food in? Yes, we can get rid of the odor, but I need to ask a few more questions. Is this a cooking odor or a chemical odor? Some times we use two products in a situation like this. What state do you live in? Are you near us in Portland, Oregon? Is there a way to talk to you on the phone? We are in the Pacific Time zone. One good thing, our products have no odor, so you are not covering up the odor. No,you do not have to throw away the food in boxes. If you would be using Germ Doc. in your home you could get well faster. Ask if you have a question. Let me hear from you soon,
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My 2001 Chrysler convertible has a strong mold/mildew problem. The odor is very strong, though I can’t seem to locate the source. The car has carpets and leather seats. Neither shows any visible growth. It is possible that the source of the odor is coming from the air conditioner. Will Germ Doc help to eliminate the actual problem, or will it just hide the odor temporarily?
Thanks for your help.Bob.

I would recommend you treat your problem as follows:
When you raise your hood, you will see the vents (intake vents) that bring The fresh air into the air conditioner. With your car running and your air on high, take the Germ Doc. and spray 10 squirts into the vent and wait 2 to 3 minutes, Then spray another 10 squirts. This should kill the mold spores in the ventilation system, thus eliminating the odor. This procedure should be repeated every 3 to 4 months, to prevent the recurrence of this problem in areas with high humidity. If there is still any odor after a few hours of running the ventilation system, then you should treat the interior of the car with the Germ Doc and Carpet Granules. When you use products that have no odor of their own, you are not covering up odors. You are eliminating odors!
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