Protect Your West Texas Business With Trusted Disinfection Services

At West Texas Commercial Cleaning, we offer professional ULV disinfection fogging and commercial cleaning services throughout West Texas—including Midland, Odessa and surrounding areas. Our expert team is trained and equipped with the latest tools to keep your business safe, sanitized and ready for anything. Our goal is to minimize employee sick days or production delays caused by the spread of preventable viruses and bacteria in your workplace.

Do ULV Disinfection Fogging Services Help With Allergens?

If you've been looking into deep cleaning services for your office or commercial space, chances are you've come across ULV (Ultra-Low Volume) disinfection fogging. It’s been a popular choice in recent years—especially since the rise in demand for sanitization during the pandemic. But can ULV fogging help with allergens? That depends on what you're trying to get rid of.

Short Answer: Not Really—Except for Mold Spores

ULV disinfection fogging isn’t effective for removing most allergens like pollen, pet dander or dust mites. These particles aren’t microorganisms, so disinfectants don’t neutralize them—and because they settle into fabrics and vents, fogging has little impact. Mold spores are the exception, since they are biological and may be reduced with proper disinfection.

However, fogging can help reduce mold spores, which are a major indoor allergen when present and can cause respiratory issues in sensitive individuals. Because ULV foggers disperse disinfectants as a fine mist that can settle into nooks and hard-to-reach areas, it can be an effective tool in mold prevention when used as part of a broader remediation strategy.

While ULV fogging won’t eliminate all allergens from your space, it does play a valuable role in maintaining a healthy environment.

What ULV Fogging Does Do

The primary purpose of ULV fogging is to disinfect—that means it targets bacteria, viruses and fungi. It's particularly useful for:

• Reducing the spread of illness in high-traffic areas
• Disinfecting surfaces and air in spaces where manual cleaning is limited
• Reaching difficult areas, including under furniture, behind fixtures and inside ventilation systems

ULV foggers use electrostatically charged particles or ultra-fine droplets that can hang in the air long enough to cover wide areas and penetrate tiny crevices.

This makes it ideal for:

• Offices and breakrooms
• Medical or dental clinics
• Gyms and fitness centers
• Multi-family residential common areas

In short, if your main concern is maintaining a sanitized environment and reducing the spread of illnesses like the flu, COVID-19 or norovirus, ULV fogging is a smart investment.

What ULV Fogging Doesn’t Do

• It doesn’t remove dust or debris – It’s not a substitute for vacuuming or wiping down surfaces.
  
  
• It doesn’t deep-clean fabrics or carpets – Allergens like dust mites live in soft surfaces and require steam cleaning to thoroughly eliminate.
  
  
• It’s not a silver bullet for mold – While fogging can help with airborne mold spores, it won’t address a deeper mold infestation inside walls or flooring.

That’s why ULV fogging should always be considered one part of a larger cleaning and maintenance routine—not the whole plan. ULV disinfection is often scheduled after illness reports in the workplace, though some businesses opt for routine treatments during busy seasons or in spaces with frequent public contact.

What’s the ULV Fogging Process Like?

ULV fogging is fast, efficient and relatively low-disruption. Here's what to expect:

1. Preparation: The area is cleared of food, exposed electronics and sensitive materials.
   
   
2. Fogging: A trained technician uses a ULV fogging machine to disperse disinfectant throughout the room.
   
   
3. Dwell Time: The fog is left to settle and kill pathogens—usually about 30–60 minutes.
   
   
4. Re-Entry: Once the fog has dissipated and the space is safe, people can return.

The best part? It’s contactless and reaches areas that manual cleaning can’t.

Combine ULV Fogging With Routine Cleaning for Best Results

While fogging is a powerful tool for infection control, combining it with regular janitorial cleaning, commercial-grade vacuuming and air filtration creates the best environment for your staff and clients.

If you’re looking for ways to reduce illness in your workplace or you want to maintain a higher standard of cleanliness, ULV disinfection fogging is an effective, science-backed option.

Protect Your West Texas Business With Trusted Disinfection Services

At West Texas Commercial Cleaning, we offer professional ULV disinfection fogging and commercial cleaning services throughout Midland, Odessa and the surrounding areas. Our expert team is trained on the latest tools to keep your business safe, sanitized and ready for anything.

Ready to schedule your disinfection fogging service? Call West Texas Commercial Cleaning today at (432) 558-3178 or request your free on-site quote here today.