2006-08-20 08:28:51 · 6 answers · asked by 007 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have the leak fixed immediately, or it will cause more damage. Use a product called "Micro-ban" on the mold. It is a type of bleach, and may discolor paint, that is persistent. Ordinary household bleach will just kill the mold on the surface, and quickly evaporate. Micro-ban will persist on the surface killing the mold before it reappears.
Wait a couple of weeks, and retreat with Micro-ban as necessary, to ensure all of the mold is killed before repainting.
2006-08-20 08:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously step number one is to stop the leak. Then kill the mold. (Bleach works well). Then go to the hardware store and buy yourself a can of Kilz spray paint.
If your ceiling is flat white Kilz will match pretty darn close. If not you may have to repaint the entire ceiling. Either way the bleach/Kilz combination works well and should be used prior to any repainting.
2006-08-20 15:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by dont_call_me_sweet_pea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mold can normally be removed with a household detergent containing an anti fungal agent. Wear the proper safety gear - gloves and mask.
2006-08-20 15:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the leak fix it and or other sources of damp then wait for the dampness to dryout completely before redecorating
2006-08-20 15:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a water damage specialist. you don;t want to f with mold.
2006-08-20 15:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by peter m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a plumber fast before it worsens!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-20 15:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋