What can be done to get rid of mold in a house?

Answer 1

Bleach and a good scrubber

Answer 2

Depends

As has been noted, if you have mold in a basement and/or inside of walls, you'll need to do some major renovation. Home insurance may not cover the damage caused by mold, either. It can be very expensive to get rid of.

If you have minor, but annoying, problems with mold in bathrooms, walls behind furniture, closets, etc. a solution of 4 parts water to 1 part liquid bleach will clean it up and prevent it for a while, but it will come back unless you take preventative measures.

Dehumidifiers take the moisture out of the air and reduce possibility of moisture condencing on surfaces. But, they are a pain and have to be emptied regularly and run constantly to be effective.

A moisture-collection substance (like Dri-Z-Air www.drizair.com) can help keep closets mold free. You'll have to replace the material in the water collection cup regularly and empty out the water, as well.

When painting, add an anti-mold additive to the paint. That will last for a couple of years and provide some relief (some paint companies now include it in their paints). Even more important, however, is to use semi- or high-gloss paint in rooms and closets that tend to get mold. The mica particles in such paints are packed more tightly and don't allow water to collect under the paint surface as "flat" paint formulations do. However, it's not a cure - just resists moisture better.

Air circulation is also important. Mold is less likely to start forming if rooms and closets are regularly aired out. During the winter, this may be difficult, but at other times of the year, open up the house or use fans to blow air around.

By the way, if you have mold in your house and you have central heating, the air ducts probably have mold (or other organic material) in them. Every three to five years, have them cleaned by a professional air duct cleaning service to avoid getting sick from that stuff recirculating through your home in the winter.

Finally, there are low voltage rods that produce a continuous dry warmth that can be placed in closets and closed in areas where mold grows. Some home improvement and hardward stores carry them.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

I agree with the other answers,bleach is THE BEST.My bf works in construction and he knows.Not to alarm you but there are also some very DANGEROUS molds that can be there if you have a serious water damage problem.If you have any concerns about that then you can have someone come down to inspect that as well.Don't want to make you paranoid but just to be safe!A lot of people don't know this.If anyone in your house gets UNUSUALLY sick then take care of that now!!Otherwise it's just basic mold.

Answer 4

If the mold is in the insulation you will need to tear the walls out and the insulation and treat the outside walls with a product that kills mold. Make sure you wear a mask when you do this :)

Answer 5

You need to get a mold killer and clean it well.. bleach and water will not kill it. Home Depot has a great product just don't remember the name but it will kill it.. depending on where this is you might want to get a mildew resistant paint..

Answer 6

Bleech kills mold , use it with a detergent so it want be so strong, but it works.Good Luck!!

Answer 7

If it is on drywall or any surface you can spray a mixture of bleach and water on it. IT will take it away and it will prevent future problems

Answer 8

dehumidifier, bleach, better circulation.. bleach and clean well.