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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by various species of fungi. As a microscopic byproduct of fungus, mycotoxins are a hazardous chemical compound to humans and animals. Mycotoxins are found on and around the body of a fungus, the spores, and anywhere that water and wind will take them. Mycotoxin exposure happens through skin contact, respiration and ingestion and can lead to severe illness if allowed to invade your space. Enough exposure to mycotoxins leads to numerous health effects called mycotoxicosis. Although the function of mycotoxins has yet to be discovered by the scientific community, one theory is that mycotoxins are the biological weaponry of a fungus used for defense and offense as the fungus fights for resources and survival.

Citations:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164220/

The Whole Home System is Superstratum's patent pending mycotoxin cleaning protocol. Performing our Whole Home System in your home will remove mycotoxins from air and surfaces. The protocol utilizes our three chemistries: Building Cleaner, Deodor Bombs, and Endurance Coating. We have a detailed instruction manual and a dedicated customer service team available to customers as well as a video tutorial on the way!

Costs vary depending on the home or space; however, the average cost is less than $1.00 per square foot. To receive a free customized quote, Contact Superstratum or call us directly (855)-502-8119.

First, Contact Superstratum to receive a customized quote, and the Whole Home System instruction manual. Next, purchase your products, and gather any additional equipment needed after reading through the Whole Home System manual. The Superstratum customer service team is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have so that you feel confident performing this mycotoxin cleaning to heal your home!

No. Before performing the Superstratum’s Whole Home System, it is essential to have any active mold identified and professionally removed by a certified specialist. Please Contact Superstratum or call us directly (855)-502-8119 for more information.

Please Contact Superstratum or call us directly (855)-502-8119 to learn more about your options for professional service.

All of our liquid chemicals retain a 12 month shelf life at optimal strength from the day you receive your products. The Deodor Bomb and Deodor Bomb Pro products retain a 3 year shelf life at optimal strength from the manufacturer date printed on every Deodor Bomb foil wrapper. 

All Superstratum sales are final and non-refundable once the products have shipped. We do not accept requests for a cancellation or return of products that have left the warehouse. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at hello@superstratum.co or call us directly (855)-502-8119.

Yes! Our liquid cleaner is made with a specially manufactured hypochlorous acid (HOCl) that is produced by running an electrical charge through salt and water. Furthermore, our cleaners do not leave behind any toxic chemicals, only harmless salt! HOCl is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and has a neutral pH level. In fact, did you know that HOCl is actually produced by your white blood cells to fight infection and bacteria? No personal protective equipment is needed to use the Everyday Cleaner/Building Cleaner.

The Everyday Cleaner is safe for nearly all your home’s surfaces. Use it to clean All porous and non-porous surfaces alike - bathrooms, floors, kitchen countertops, curtains, clothes, cushions, etc.

Be careful applying our hypochlorous acid products to galvanized metal such as HVAC vents and ductwork. If hypochlorous acid sits on galvanized metal too long, it will cause rusting and/or remove paint. Avoid rusting by wiping and/or rinsing the surface after the recommended sit time of on the product’s instruction labels.

Yes. Spray the cleaner directly on the stain’s surface. Allow the formula to sit for 60 seconds. For lighter stains, wipe away with a disposable rag. For tougher stains, use a scrub brush to remove the stain and repeat this step if necessary. Some biofilms require a little elbow grease to remove the discoloration. Please note: If the biofilm has had ample time to adhere to a surface as well as exposure to lots of dust and surfactants to digest, you may not be able to remove the biofilm completely without using a stain remover.

The Building Cleaner and Everyday Cleaner are both powered by hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Both chemicals are produced using only three ingredients: water, salt, and electricity. The difference is in concentration. Our Building Cleaner is 500 parts per million and the Everyday Cleaner is 300 parts per million.

No. It is safe to use around your children and pets. Hypochlorous acid is a compound produced naturally by the human body. Our chemists replicated it outside of the body by running an electrical charge through only two ingredients- salt and water. It is non-toxic and pH neutral.

First, calculate the total cubic footage of space you will fog. One gallon of Building Cleaner covers 5000 cubic feet. Therefore if you have a 1500 square foot home and 10ft ceilings, you will need 3 gallons of Superstratum Building Cleaner.

Rent or purchase an ultra-low volume cold fogger. Pour the Building Cleaner directly into the fog tank. Move from room to room to ensure full volumetric coverage of all spaces in your home by fogging the general air space, wall-to-wall, and floor-to-ceiling, as well as accessible crawlspaces and attics. Allow the mist to coat your home’s exposed surfaces and furniture.

Rent or purchase an ultra-low volume or ULV cold fogger.

No. Hypochlorous acid leaves behind zero toxic chemicals-only a thin layer of salt.

To remove visible salt films on your home's horizontal surfaces, wipe surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth. You may also spray Everyday Cleaner/Building Cleaner directly to the surface and wipe if needed.

Yes! At Superstratum, we believe third-party lab data and analysis are essential for building trust and delivering effective solutions to our sensitized customers. Read our White Paper. In January of 2023, Michael Pinto from WonderMakers Environmental contracted with Medical Services Consultation P.A. (MSCPA) and working with Real-Time Laboratories evaluated the general efficacy of the Superstratum Building Cleaner product in removing mycotoxins in a biosafety level 1 laboratory. The straightforward process involved testing the Building Cleaner on an intentionally contaminated piece of oriented strand board (OSB). The results of the testing showed an overall reduction in mycotoxins on the difficult to clean OSB boards of 94% - 95%.

The Deodor Bomb is our unique delivery system of chlorine dioxide gas (ClO2). When activated with warm water, it begins to produce ClO2 gas within minutes. It is ideal for use in interior living spaces and working spaces and is available for both retail and professional purchase.
The Deodor Bomb Pro is double the strength! When activated with warm water, it begins to produce ClO2 gas within seconds. Due to its instant gas release, it is more powerful than the non-pro version and for use in uninhabited spaces such as garages, basements, attics, sheds, and crawlspaces. 

A fitted N-95 mask and nitrile gloves are required for Deodor Bombs. A PD-100 full face respirator gas mask and nitrile gloves are required for Deodor Bomb Pros.

Remove all people, plants, and pets. Remove fish tanks or cover with 6 mil plastic sheeting and seal with painter’s tape. Turn off, remove, or cover your smoke detector system with 6 mil plastic sheeting and painter’s tape. Other items to consider removing or protecting from possible damage due to the process of oxidation include taxidermy, exposed artwork/paintings, vintage paper goods, and delicate collectibles.

Please read our Deodor Bomb Instructions included with every Deodor Bomb order.

Depending on the size of the home, temperature, humidity level, and level of treatment performed, air out may take a few hours. Open all doors and windows to allow rooms to air out. You can reduce the air out time needed by using fans and air purifiers to remove the ClO2 gas from the home.

It varies by treatment space size, temperature, humidity level, and level of treatment performed. If you notice a residual chlorine dioxide (ClO2) odor after airing out a home, don’t worry! It will completely fade in a few days if not before. Some customers did not notice a residual ClO2 odor after air out. UV light, air movement, and air purifiers will rapidly dissipate lingering chlorine smell. If you feel nauseous, experience headaches, or feel any sensitivity to the residual ClO2 odor, exit the home, and continue the air out until the odor has completely dissipated.

No. Our chlorine dioxide gas leaves behind zero toxic chemicals-only a thin layer of salt.

No. Our chlorine dioxide gas leaves behind zero toxic chemicals-only a thin layer of salt.

No. Our chlorine dioxide gas technology does not produce an exothermic reaction that requires you to turn off your pilot light.

To remove visible salt films on your home's horizontal surfaces, wipe surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth. You may also spray Everyday Cleaner/Building Cleaner directly to the surface and wipe if needed.

Our Deodor Bombs release 75 ppm-100 ppm of chlorine dioxide (ClO2 gas) per hour per cubic foot every hour. Moisture from the sponge controls the reaction and release of the active ingredients-ClO2 and water-offering a safer delivery system than most ClO2 gas delivery systems.

For mycotoxin removal, allow the gas to permeate the treatment space for 12 hours. For VOCs and odors, allow the gas to permeate the treatment space for 6 hours to 12 hours.

Air conditioning systems dehumidify the general air space, and chlorine dioxide gas utilizes the extra moisture in the air as a shield as it penetrates microbes, stealing electrons to break down and destroy mycotoxins, VOCs, and odors.

Sunlight significantly weakens the performance of chlorine dioxide gas. Therefore, if you perform a Deodor Bomb treatment during the day, block all sunlight from windows.

Confirm or adjust conditions to a temperature range between 65°F/ 18°C - 90°F/ 32°C and a relative humidity of at least 65%. Optimal conditions for Deodor Bomb treatment are 70°F/ 21°C and 70%.

Once activated with water, chlorine dioxide gas will begin to generate in three to five minutes.

The remaining yellow liquid is an oxidizer; therefore, do not spill as bleaching may occur. You may neutralize the remaining yellow liquid and sponge by pouring vinegar into the plastic holder. Then pour the liquid down the sink drain, or straight into a refuse container. Dispose of the sponge and plastic holder in an outdoor refuse container. The sponge is biodegradable and the plastic holder is #3 plastic and recyclable. The holder may be rinsed and reused.

No. Our Deodor Bombs are single use only.

First, calculate the appropriate Deodor Bomb size and quantity needed based on the cubic footage of the space you will treat. Second, remove any items from the space that you cannot risk losing. Such items may include taxidermy, exposed artwork/painting, vintage paper goods, and delicate collectibles. Third, utilize overhead and/or electrical fans on a low speed to circulate the chlorine dioxide gas throughout the space. Providing adequate airflow with fans is important, because stagnant chlorine dioxide gas may cause discoloration on certain surfaces.

No. Personal protective equipment is not required. It is safe around people, plants, and pets. Read our Safety Data Sheet. However, for larger professional service applications, we recommend safety glasses, dust masks, and disposable coveralls.

No. It is scentless. We heard our customers loud and clear! There are zero added odors or fragrances to the Endurance Coating.

No. Our Endurance Coating is a breathable, non-encapsulating dry-film that is water and abrasion resistant.

The Endurance Coating should always be the last application step for protection against future mold growth. For example, to protect a newly constructed wooden fence, apply the Endurance Coating after you have painted, stained, and/or sealed the wood.

Our proprietary formula is an invisible, breathable, and water resistant dry film that is protected from the growth of mold and mildew on its surface through 100s of wet/dry cycles. Both the Endurance Coating and Endurance Coating Pro formulas are identical, and offer the same protection - 10 weeks in high traffic areas, 2 years in low traffic areas, and 10 years in undisturbed areas. The Endurance Coating Pro is only available for professional purchase.

Apply the Endurance Coating to all moisture exposed and previously contaminated areas prone to collecting dust. Ideal locations include but are not limited to grout lines, caulk, ducts, HVAC units, furniture and fabrics, new air filters, window frames where condensation occurs, back sides of furniture and appliances that collect heavy layers of dust, wall cavities, baseboards, tops of doors, subfloors, attics, crawlspaces, basements etc.

Apply the Endurance Coating to virtually any exterior surface prone to mold and mildew growth such as stone, brick, wood, sidewalks, decks, stucco and vinyl siding, shingles, boats and watercraft, outdoor furniture, etc.

Store your Endurance Coating ABOVE 32°F/0°C temperatures and BELOW 90°F/32.2C°.

Depending on the surface’s exposure to moisture, the coating’s protection will vary. You can expect 10 weeks for high moisture environments such as bathrooms and showers, 2 years for low moisture environments such as siding, decks, windows, and 10 years in undisturbed areas such as crawlspaces, attics, wall cavities.

The Endurance Coating is not recommended on non-porous surfaces such as glass or varnished surfaces with hydrophobic properties.

Use an ammonia based cleaner to remove the Endurance Coating.

No. Our proprietary formula contains zero bleach, peroxide, or quaternary ammonium salt, or metals. No personal protective equipment is required to apply the coating to surfaces in and around your home.

When applied to a surface, the Endurance Coating’s technology uses smart polymer technology to bond to surfaces creating an invisible and breathable dry film. The Endurance Coating then responds to moisture using preservatives to completely inhibit mold and mildew growth on the coating’s surface. Unlike everyday chemical cleaners and quaternary salts, our Endurance Coating is protected from abrasion and moisture giving you long-lasting coverage and reducing your cleaning time.

The Endurance Coating is a protective coating that prevents the growth of mold and mildew on its surface. It is not a cleaner. Apply a light mist coat to a clean and dry surface.

You may have forgotten to shake the product before use, and/or you applied too much Endurance Coating to the surface. A little goes a long way! Remember, you only need to apply a light mist coat. It is a milky white formula that dries completely clear.

There should be no running or dripping. The surface tension of the runny water will pull the protectant with it and leave unprotected streaks; therefore, a thin layer is best. If you would like to apply a thicker coat, wait for the first layer to completely dry, then reapply if it gives you more peace of mind!

Our formula contains a UV-light indicator for verification. Check your work by running a UV light over the surface. The Endurance Coating will appear speckled.

Use a handheld spray bottle or a garden sprayer. For larger surface areas, you may use an airless sprayer with a 411 tip or a 211 tip to reduce overspray for framing and attic joists.