I have checked all the inside exposed foundation walls but have found no evidence of mold, it has to be behinnd the dry wall. Is there a solution that does NOT require removing the dry wall to check. I am a do it your selfer and do not want to call someone in at this stage, any suggestions? Thanks Twila
2006-08-31 02:21:08 · 6 answers · asked by Twila N 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First, where do you live? If you live in a beach or shore area, it could be just that smell from the dampness. Or even if you don't it may be dampness, so go buy a dehumidifier, and see if that helps. Then check the rugs..... especially if there is a rug in the bathrooms... Just crawl and sniff, make sure it's not something that spilled on a rug and got it moldie. If all of those check out OK, then check the basement. Do you have trenches for water in the basement, or does it get wet, if it does you may want to run a stick around the trenches and make sure they are clear, and also run a de humidifier in the basement..... if all that doesn't work....THEN CHECK THE WALLS. why do all that expense if it's something you can fix without ripping out the walls?
2006-08-31 02:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Judith O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this Problem, Mold behind my wall Panels had to take them all off, and sprayed the mold/ mildew. with 50/50 bleach and soapy water. First of all find you leakage problem first. If you have a lot of Mold, you might have to get a pro, to come in and do it, as mold can make you sick also you can open all windows and air it out. But I had the must moldy smell, That I couldnt get rid of. And it was mold, Im still working on it tho. Not done yet. I also removed all insulation.
2006-09-02 05:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by vscheffler01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say it but .. No. There is no substitute for getting behind the walls. As a DIYer you might find the infected area right away by touching the wall and checking for moisture or softness. We did this, and b/c the room was only a carpeted "rumpus" room, I just left the infected walls off! We hung tapestries.
2006-08-31 09:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if time has past, the easy way, look for black spots on the walls. If you have a roof, look around the walls below all the vents. I had one of my vents calking break above and developed mold in one of my bathrooms. Also, if you have a basement, check for water runoffs, make sure the water runs away from the house. If you have concrete walkways by the house, check for runoffs there too. All those areas has potiental for mode.
2006-08-31 09:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by honker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT OCULD BE AS SIMPLE AS YOUR CARPET SO I WULD CHECK THERE ALSO CAUSE MOST WALL MOLDS DO NOT HAVE A SMELL...SO I WOULD LIFT THE CARPET TO CHECK....and if it is then you will have to replace the carpet pads as well as the carpet..another place to check is i dont know if you have hardwwod floors,tile or linoleum---but i would check those spaces also
2006-08-31 09:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by willsgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a dehumidifier for sure to keep the area dried out, you will probably be shocked at the amount of water it kicks out as it pulls the moisture out of the walls, floor and furnishings.
2006-09-03 12:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋