My basement flooded last week due the rains and I ripped up the carpet and padding then I washed the cement floor and wood trim with bleach, will this help from getting attacked with mold or mildew? Is there anything else I can do?
2006-07-05 15:55:24 · 5 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Bleach is not really effective, EPA states it is but in reality is not. guidelines and standards for mold remediation never mention using bleach. chances are mold will grow back if you use beach. On any porous surface like drywall, carpet, padding, or any wood or fabric the best way is to remove and replace. on concrete, metal or wood that can be sanded down the best way it to scrape of the mold growth completely and then use a bioside, a bioside will kill mold and help prevent future grow. antimicrobial agents help but are not as effective. then the final step i will suggest that once the mold it's gone and everything is dryer to paint or seal coat any thing that might get wet or moist in the future. always use a respirator when removing mold or any microbial contamination. and if in doubt call a professional.
2006-07-07 14:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach kills mold on contact. Get rid of carpet and padding. Let the basement dry out completely.
2006-07-05 23:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by looptiloo11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach is one of the best mold-killers there is. Let your basement dry well, and get a de-humidifier if you haven't already. I don't think your carpet and padding can be saved though.
2006-07-05 23:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a shop vac that is made for wet pills dryness allows no mold..or mildew..they come from wetness
2006-07-05 23:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by Lilmisssassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach will kill the germs..
2006-07-05 23:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by debbie d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋