Its soo disgusting, My parents bathroom ceiling is filled with mold and im soo disgusted when i shower there. Im committed to cleaning it because its just disjusting:
. -How can i take that crap off?
-with what? (such as supplies and what to use to remove it_
-should i fully cover up so i wont get that stuff on me?
Anonymous
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A strong solution of bleach. Be careful not to spill it on you or your clothes. A sponge mop may work to scrub it off.
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I use Clorox mixed with water. I would mix it up in a bucket and use a sponge mop to clean the ceiling. Just make sure you get most of the moisture out of the mop so that it does not drip down onto something else and bleach it, or get it in your eyes or hair. Also, make sure it is well-ventilated, as inhaling the stuff is not good for your lungs. I would put a shower cap on my hair. Honestly, I think the mold is worse for you than the bleach. A professional cleaning person is a good alternative.
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By seekmocha (1)
Generally, spritzing on a little bleach and washing it off a few minutes later is a very temporary fix, because the bleach does not have time to penetrate the caulk. So mildew deep inside or behind the caulk regenerates very quickly. I read in another forum of a fellow who was mixing bleach with baking soda or talcum powder to make a bleach paste that he spread on the caulk and then covered with clingy plastic food wrap for 12 hours to kill the mold at the root. However, I've had good success with a modification of that: I use dishwasher gel that has bleach (sodium hypochlorite) in it. I put that in a squeeze bottle like a ketchup squirter, and I squeeze a bead of that along the offending caulk line. Then I cover the length of that caulk line with a 3" wide strip of food wrap (using a razor blade to cut a 3" section off the end of the food wrap core.) Leave that plastic wrap on for at least 6 hours. When you peel it off, thoroughly rinse the caulk line and scrub it with a brush. If the dishwasher gel dries, it will leave a white powdery residue that can be rinsed/brushed again later. Usually it takes several rinsings and scrubbings to get it all off, simply because it's hard to see when it's wet. It's a lot of work, but you may not have to do it so often. Don't carry the bleach dripping plastic wrap strips through the house, they need to go straight into a bucket
Use gloves and wear clothes that you don't mind if they get bleached spots on them. Make sure the dishwasher gel either lists bleach or hypochlorite on the ingredients. Or has a warning that it will bleach your clothing. As it happens, I used Costco Kirkland brand dishwasher gel. I don't know if other dishwasher gel soap brands will work as well, but anything that's a heavy gel containing bleach should work.
A final warning, I've seen bleach of any kind cause cement grout to crumble. The process I'm describing here is for rubbery silicone type grout.
For those who prefer vinegar and other cleaners, I think the key to killing mold and mildew is to keep your cleaner wet and in contact with the caulk for as many hours as possible. Make your mix as a non-dripping paste or gel and cover it with plastic so it does not evaporate. Keep it like that overnight if possible.
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hi Jennifer. i will describe this in basic terms somewhat in yet in any different case. i'm amassing out of your question you're actually not experienced with mould, so i will pass little by little. Make a mix of a million section bleach to 9 areas water. Use a sponge to bathe down the entire section. The black mould you notice is actual lifeless. The stay mould isn't seen, so dont basically wash down the black spots,,,the entire section. positioned on rubber gloves and glasses, or a minimum of be large careful approximately not getting bleach/water on your eyes. Rinse the bleached components off with straightforward water now and enable it dry. experience the wall itself. whether that's comfortable or soft, that's saturated from the unique project and needs to get replaced. in case you could faucet on it and it sounds organization, you will possibly desire to be wonderful. Use yet another wall interior the domicile to get the "experience", if mandatory. Get a gallon of KILZ II best.not in basic terms is that this a good best for the cost, even if it additionally enables ward off mould and mould from coming back. provide the entire section 2 gentle coats of best and enable it dry ( in one day would be wonderful ). Get your sought after shade of latex paint and paint the section. NOW....the basis of the subject must be addressed. mould in basic terms varieties whilst moisture is left for long sessions of time. in case you have a washing room fan interior the ceiling, use it. depart the door open whilst it is not in use to enable it air out. in case you dont have a ceiling fan, use a small oscillating fan by the door blowing up. this might save the section dry so new mould wont form someplace else. i understand this appears like a lot to do for a normal project, yet once you do the basics properly, your project would be solved completely and it will look large for an prolonged time. Remeber that threat favors the arranged ideas, suitable of success to you and that i'm hoping you stumble on this sensible
Sakura Baby
Yes, please put on some protective gears like goggles, face mask, long rubber gloves and disposable clothing when handling mold.
Try baking soda and vinegar paste to clean the mold. Do practice spraying white vinegar onto the walls, tiles, floor, shower curtain, even bathtub after each shower. This helps to eliminate the food source for mold and thus minimizing mold growth.