pkillur Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 While reading an article on the weather channel I read the following line (link here): Last, apply a borate-based detergent solution and do not rinse. This will help prevent mold from growing again. To find a borate-based detergent, read the ingredients listed on the package label for borates. I know that the water feels "wetter" or more "light" when I've added borates into it - is that the reason that mold isn't able to grow in borate infused water? Just kinda curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Boron is an effective algaecide and fungicide and is the active ingredient in several commercial fungicides. Molds are fungi. High doses of boron interfere with normal processes in these plants and kill them or inhibit their growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem geek Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 You can read a lot more about boron and its effects on microorganisms in this link. Some fungi (mold) are inhibited in their growth at 50 ppm while others are only inhibited at higher concentrations (4000 ppm for one of the species). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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