Don’t use bleach....use a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar in a spray bottle.. bleach won’t kill the spores that spread the mold. Vinager will being an acid will kill it.
This is one time you want to call in a pro. Mold is dangerous and insidious----many times what you see is only part of what's there.....don't risk your health....get someone in to look at it before tacking this problem.
Just looking out for you! I worked as a disaster relief associate during Superstorm Sandy recovery in NJ and NY and by far the biggest problem was mold....esp in basements. So much of the problem was the mold that was in the beginning stages that didn't quite show up yet and still left spores that make you sick. I am so glad you're getting it checked out 😊
You need to find out where the moisture came from that is causing the mold/mildew in the corner. Until you can get someone to look at it that works with this problem, saturate the concrete with vinegar (straight vinegar) to kill off the spores on the surface. The vinegar is a very effective bacterial and spore killer. It will help keep the spores down until it can be dealt with appropriately. Don't wait long to deal with this, it may get worse behind the concrete where you can't see it and can still cause problems. You need to protect your health.
Thank you, Nancy. This corner is right by the sump pump, inside, and a downspout, outside. It has not changed much over 20+ years. I want to clean it well and then see what happens. I like the vinegar to start with, and I will follow your advice to have a pro look into it.
To clean a tiny area of mold on a concrete wall or floor, mix equal parts vinegar and water. On the afflicted area, spray or pour the vinegar solution, and then give it at least fifteen minutes to sit. After using a brush or sponge to scrub, let it dry.
Key is to solve why this is happening so it doesn’t keep coming back. Since it’s in a basement, I’d have a pro or waterproofing company come take a look, see what their thoughts are first.
Hello, I hope this helps you. Spraying a vinegar solution (1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water) onto the surface, saturating it fully, should kill most strains of mold.
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks...
See more
Apparently my nephew busted a green ink pen and managed to get it on my walls which are painted with a semi gloss interior paint and my laminate flooring. I have trie...
See more
We built our large, screened, back porch about 5 years ago and the ceiling is tongue and groove knotty pine. Last year we added a hot tub and have used it a lot. Now ...
See more
Don’t use bleach....use a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar in a spray bottle.. bleach won’t kill the spores that spread the mold. Vinager will being an acid will kill it.
This is one time you want to call in a pro. Mold is dangerous and insidious----many times what you see is only part of what's there.....don't risk your health....get someone in to look at it before tacking this problem.
You need to find out where the moisture came from that is causing the mold/mildew in the corner. Until you can get someone to look at it that works with this problem, saturate the concrete with vinegar (straight vinegar) to kill off the spores on the surface. The vinegar is a very effective bacterial and spore killer. It will help keep the spores down until it can be dealt with appropriately. Don't wait long to deal with this, it may get worse behind the concrete where you can't see it and can still cause problems. You need to protect your health.
Thank you, Nancy. This corner is right by the sump pump, inside, and a downspout, outside. It has not changed much over 20+ years. I want to clean it well and then see what happens. I like the vinegar to start with, and I will follow your advice to have a pro look into it.
This article may be able to help out: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-get-rid-of-mold-and-mildew
To clean a tiny area of mold on a concrete wall or floor, mix equal parts vinegar and water. On the afflicted area, spray or pour the vinegar solution, and then give it at least fifteen minutes to sit. After using a brush or sponge to scrub, let it dry.
Dehumidifier ? More Ventillation and Air Flow!
Key is to solve why this is happening so it doesn’t keep coming back. Since it’s in a basement, I’d have a pro or waterproofing company come take a look, see what their thoughts are first.
Hello, I hope this helps you. Spraying a vinegar solution (1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water) onto the surface, saturating it fully, should kill most strains of mold.