I bought the house a few weeks ago and I have a dehumidifier running, and I sprayed the mold with a bleach/water solution, are there any concerns I should have?
2006-10-03 05:12:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't answer if you won't answer the question. I know mold is mold, I am already getting rid of it, I want to know what kind it is.
2006-10-03 05:16:52 · update #1
When I spray bleach spores fly, so it is not a reaction with copper pipes
2006-10-03 05:26:11 · update #2
There are so many different types of mold it could be, that just knowing the colour alone would no be sufficient in identifying it. Colony shape and size, and using a microscope is the only definite way of identifying exactly what type of mold it is.
Using the dehumidifier and bleach solution is a brilliant start in getting rid of it, but due to the fact it's in your basement, the temperature will probably remain cool enough. As a result, it may appear you have gotten rid of the mold, but it may return in a number of years.
Oh and try avoid those spores. There is a small possibility it could be a toxic mold, and it's not a good idea to have these landing on you. If you can't get rid of the mold, you'll have to get a professional in.
2006-10-03 05:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by starla_o0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without looking at the mold in a microscope you can't really identify it. Now something to consider in fixing the problem. The solution is the same no matter what "kind" of mold it is. The mold can not be cleaned just by spraying bleach. The best solution for mold is to be cut out, sanded off, or otherwise removed.
If you are treating your floor joists where are they in your basement. If they come in contact with cement you may want to replace them with pretreated lumber that will resist mold growth. If the mold is in an area that can be sanded and the mold is only on the surface you can sand it off and then seal the wood with a wood sealant. You will have to wear a respirator for this they are available at the hardware store and get a HEPA type they typically have a purple color on the cartridges.
Something else to think about is that in order for surface mold to grow on wood the moisture content has to be over 16% of course you won't have a moisture meter of you own but my point is the mold will not grow if the basement is dry, look around for a water source of some kind.
You have to take care of the water source, cut the mold out, and replace with new material to cure the problem otherwise you are only treating the symptoms.
2006-10-03 06:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by serviceteam_perry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, nevermind what kind it is. The fact that you have mold is NOT a good thing at all. You wont find a good answer on here regarding what kind of mold it is on here. This needs to be seen by a mold expert in you area. Yes, it is going to cost you money, yes, you have to go and make a phone call, yes, you cannot find a solid definitive answer on the Internet or especially on Yahoo Answers.
If you are just going to ignore my answer, and give me a big F-You, at the very least, when you are trying to treat the mold and try to do it yourself, please please please wear a respirator. Breathing in the mold spores can lead to an ellergic reaction by you. Mold in small quantities are not too harmful to most. But in larger and more concentrated quantities, such as what you may be experiencing, can prove toxic and deadly.
2006-10-03 06:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 08:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by brickman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter? Mold is mold. It shouldn't be there. Go to a Home depot, describe it to them and find out how to get rid of it.
2006-10-03 05:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a copper water pipe nearby it could be some kind of reaction with moisture.
2006-10-03 05:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by Sandra S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lowe's has some interesting information:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/MoldHome.html
And here's a discussion of the color:
http://madsci.org/posts/archives/2004-04/1083346018.Bt.r.html
And some suggestions for getting rid of it:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improvement/article/0,2037,DIY_13954_2277045,00.html
2006-10-03 05:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are JOISTS. Not joices.
2006-10-06 14:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋