I think i have a black mold starting to grow from the inside of the wall behind my shower (where the pipes and plumming are). i know there are promblems back there b/c there is a rust coming through the grout that i have to bleach w/CLR, but now between the tile and the basin, the calk has fallen off (its a 50+ year old town home, cheaply built). The calk was a black/gray color when we moved in, i sprayed it with a tub cleaner and scrubbed in that area, only to have the calk fall off, and a black colored mold exposed behind it. the mold is now starting to grow on the grout, and i cant kill it with any of my tub cleaners. i have to scrub out my tub frequently or it will adhere to any soap scum and make my shower look really nasty in a VERY short period of time (twice a week). are black mold spores air borne? does this sound like black mold? could this be what is making me sick? its only in this one bathroom, but the presense of the rust tells me there are leaks back there.
2006-11-13 01:21:35 · 5 answers · asked by User Name 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Please be careful cleaning up black mold and use some breathing protection. Here is some info I found:
LIMIT HEALTH RISK FROM TOXIC MOLD
Exposure to mold spores can occur during clean-up procedures. Accordingly, those who might experience adverse health effects from exposure to mold should not involve themselves in the cleanup process.
1. Wear a medium-efficiency or high-efficiency filter dust mask or a respirator designed for particle removal to protect against the inhalation of mold spores.
2. Wear protective clothing that covers all areas of the body including hands and eyes. Protective clothing should not be worn outside the work area.
3. Only persons involved in the cleanup process should be allowed in the cleanup area.
4. Work in short intervals - rest in a fresh air location.
CONTAINMENT
Toxic mold spores can become airborne during the cleaning. Before cleanup begins, the affected area should be contained and HVAC systems should be shut down to prevent the spores from spreading.
Each area affected by mold should be separately contained. Use plastic sheeting and duct tape to seal doorways, vents, and other openings.
Where possible, place an exhaust fan in a window that is open to the outdoors to direct air flow and mold spores outside.
To limit health risks and reduce the spread of mold spores ensure dust levels are kept to a minimum. Air purifiers and /or Ionizers can be used to minimize airborne particulate.
REMOVING TOXIC BLACK MOLD
1. Lightly moisten the affected area before cleaning commences.
2. Thoroughly clean in and around the affected area with soap and water to remove as much of the mold and mold infected material as possible.
3. Carefully place the mold and mold infested materials into heavy duty plastic bags and landfill or incinerate.
4. Apply disinfectant (e.g. bleach) in and around the affected area to kill residual mold spores.
5. Ensure that the affected area is completely dry and free of mold and musty odors. Aerate the area after cleaning is complete
2006-11-13 01:26:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just went through the same thing a few months ago. My pipes weren't leaking, the water was coming in through a bad grout job. The mold or mildew grew behind the tile weakening the adhesive and making the tiles fall. Cleaners wont solve the problem. What you have to do is tear out the tile, and dry wall, and replace it. Home depot has books on how to do it, or HGTV.If you are fairly handy, it will only take a weekend.
2006-11-13 02:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by nytugcapt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can buy mould killer spray from largest supermarkets such as Asda and Tesco Cillit Bang smells like Bleach it's a little bit harsh on the throat and you also have other mould killer spray but I treat mine with Zoflora. 3 capful of 120ml bottle per 400 millilitres I use in an old disinfectant spray bottle but then I only have a mild wallpaper mould problem. my neighbour had chronic black mould on his bathroom ceiling and he used polyCell mould spray got rid of it very nicely. I have read on the Internet washing up liquid in water works but personally I'd use the proper stuff
2015-12-19 06:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yokuk need to hire some professional help to get rid of that stuff. Yes, it could be making you sick. If bad enough, it could kill you.
2006-11-13 01:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you have to fix your excessive moisture problem. Until then your walls will continue to rot.
2006-11-13 01:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋