I recommend testing a small unnoticeable area to make sure the surface you are about to clean will not be damaged by the chemical you choose to kill the mold with. I just wanted the mold gone and 409 did the job. I was living in a really gross rental and the ceiling needed a new paint job anyway. I have also used Formula 409 to kill mold on a painted ceiling but I can’t attest to it being very good for your ceiling paint although I didn’t notice any problems. īleach is one way to remove that nasty fungus and any friends it may have brought along with it. The kind of surface your ceiling is will dictate what kind of cleaning solution you can use to kill mold.Įew! This is a very gross and, I think, an extreme example of a moldy ceiling. It’s so unpleasant to look up while you’re showering to find overly happy mildew spores establishing a community right overhead. There are many areas in a bathroom where mold can begin to grow, including: ceilings, shower doors, walls, and curtains, tile grout, and window tracks. It can settle in your walls and cause serious damage and continuing problems.īathroom Surfaces Where Mold Can Be Found Mold can cause allergies and asthma attacks, irritated eyes and headaches. Do not ignore it, get out the chemicals and take it out quick. If you think you may have a significant mold problem in your home, get it tested and have a professional recommend how to remove the mold before it causes more damage and health issues.īecause mold likes moisture and has a tendency to grow, reproduce and spread itself around, you want to kill it as quick as possible. This post covers basic bathroom mold that hasn't become a huge issue yet. Soak down the mold in the cleaning solution before you touch it with anything or you will send the mold spores into the air and risk spreading mold to other areas. Be sure to wear a mask to protect yourself from breathing in the spores as you are cleaning. I don’t know about you but I can usually smell it before I see it. Mold is black or green in color and sometimes appears fuzzy or even slimy. Mildew is a surface fungus that is either grey or white and is fairly simple to remove using a scrubber and a household cleaning chemical. Don’t fret though! After reading this post you will be armed with the knowledge and skills to kill those nasty spores and restore your bathroom to its sparkling, original state. Once you discover mold in your home you might hear eerie music from an old black and white horror movie playing in the background (cue the Twilight Zone theme music). Having to clean bathroom mold and mildew can seem like a daunting task.
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