Eliminate mold and mildew in basement.
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After a year or two a thin layer of mildew accumulates on wood and paper surfaces. It can be wiped off easily but is their a prevention? Dehumidifier?
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Wash off what ever has the mold and mildew with white vinegar and water 50/50,run a dehumidifier and use Damp Rid
yes get a dehumidifier
Kilz seems to be the only thing other than bleach that kills mold
Concrobium in a spray or fog , can be found in Home Depot. Non-toxic. Also get the dehumidifier but keeping the basement dust free also helps as the mildew usually starts in the dust first.
dehumidifier and
http://www.concrobium.com/en-can/products/mold-control-fogger/
Use a dehumidifier and keep a florescent light on at all times.
I live in Salem, Oregon area and our Curves fitness is in an old building that when it rains - boy! They put a dehumidifier in and it has helped a lot and I have personally learned that hydrogen peroxide is great for fungus - I take the lid off and screw on a sprayer and use it like windex