Wall makeover
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Mall on Mar 18, 2015I had a similar problem in my downstairs toilet, so I got some sealer to put on the walls to keep the mold out, ask in diy shop, mine was white colored water like and I was not very convinced when I put it on the walls but it did they job, the walls are now mold free and as it is white color there is no need to paint it again. Where as before I use to wash it of and it would be back in less than a months timeHelpful Reply
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Mandy Brown on Mar 18, 2015Try UGL Drylok Masonry Sealer. Make sure you have good ventilation and the wall is free of mold/mildew when you put it on.Helpful Reply
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Ellen Doss on Mar 18, 2015We had water and mold in our basement and used a sealer on it also, no more water and mold. You don't want to just cover it up and leave the mold to grow! This could make your whole family sick! Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Michele on Mar 18, 2015Polystyrene tiles are a fire hazard and succumb to mould. Ideally, a professional re plastering job and reasonably priced paneling with batons fixed over the top. It is possible to add Eco friendly insulation behind the panels. Alternatively, the area could be tiled. Either of these alternatives are easily maintained.Helpful Reply
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Me on Mar 18, 2015After you're done with cleaning, maybe invest in a fan. One which is quiet and can be used periodically to rid that room of moisture. Probably run about the same amount you would've spent on panels.Helpful Reply
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Jea1141438 on Mar 18, 2015Install a dehumidifier and if possible you can drain it continuous or purchase one with a large capacity tank. If you can install it with a continuous draining would be best. There is a new product that is a fogger, I have not used it yet but it is worth doing some research on it, it kills mildew and works like a bug fogger.Helpful Reply
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Carol on Mar 18, 2015Looks like you need to do some caulking on the outside of this window to stop the leakage. I believe clorox mixed with tsp can get rid of mold. Paint the walls to look like stone or brick.Helpful Reply
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Joe Howell on Mar 18, 2015Mold grows where there is moisture. Sealing and caulking the outside of the window should fix the problemHelpful Reply
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Hosmer Drainage and Foundation on Mar 18, 2015Ya you should be able to stop that mold in some way. Either sealing the door better, or you may have to divert your downspouts and install a french drain to keep water away from your home. I don't know the source of the problem but you can probably stop that moisture without breaking the bank.Helpful Reply
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Linda on Mar 18, 2015It is mold. I forget what we used . I know Home Depot carries it. You have to get rid of it. It will spread. It is unhealthy . All this is speaking from our own experienceHelpful Reply
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Cyndee Kuziela on Mar 18, 2015Oxygen bleach is a much safer solution on concrete. I agree a sealer will helpHelpful Reply
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Maria on Mar 19, 2015Thankyou everone. It's now time to get work and fix it.Helpful Reply
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Mall on Mar 20, 2015Good luck hope it works out for you )Helpful Reply
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