I live in an aparment and get this disgusting mildew spots on my walls and ceiling from steam from the shower. I keep the fan running (just cleaned out the screen) and keep the door open to try to avoid this, but I have to be a monkey once every two or three months to clean the walls and ceiling. I'm only 5"2', so this is a real pain in the you now what! I explained it to my apartment manager and he came to repaint twice with a stain block and it still happening. Ugh! There's no window in the bathroom either. Any suggestions?? Mildew cleaner isn't working and I don't want a ton of fumes as I have an infant.
2007-01-13 17:24:00 · 6 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I can't paint it myself...I live in an apartment and the painting is my landlord's job.
2007-01-13 17:30:01 · update #1
Moving isn't an option....just wanted to know a good way to clean it or prevent it from happening so I don't have to be a monkey all the time. It's really frustrating....
2007-01-13 17:36:20 · update #2
I am not sure if this will help But I use vinegar and water equal parts to clean jsut about everything. I have 3 kids and I worry about that stuff all the time. So I suggest using that
2007-01-13 17:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by crestland_chic 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I painted with a regular latex and the same darn thing happened in my bathroom. It looks horrible, I know. Then about 1 month ago I repainted with a melamime paint and they never came back. So maybe give that a try.
ps
it wasn't any stinkier than regular paint. Tell your landlord to use melamime. If you have to buy it yourself give him the bill.
2007-01-14 01:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by bigclaire 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Mr. Clean⢠MagicReachâ¢
2007-01-14 09:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep been there before!
Hot (steaming) water combined with baking soda! Works everytime!
2007-01-14 01:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by babyN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a solution of bleach and water probly 2parts bleach 3parts water. It always works for me. Good Luck
2007-01-14 01:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by thmsnbrgll 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
move
2007-01-14 01:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by dancingwiththestars 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋