How can I remove mold from the inside of a cooler?

Question

I had a cooler with water in it and had left it outside for some time. Mold has formed in the inside bottom of the cooler and wanted to get rid of it. Is there any thing I can do/use (ie: bleach) to get rid of it?

Answer 1

There is a product made by Clorox called Clorox Clean-Up. Spay on, let stand for a few minutes then scrub if necessary and rinse. Be sure to wear gloves. If you don't, the chemicals on your hands will get into your food and everything tastes really funny. Also, use in a well ventilated area, because if the chemical gets onto your nose hairs everything will have a funny smell.

Answer 2

Cleaning Small
Areas


1.
Protect yourself by using goggles, gloves, and breathing protection while working in the area. For small isolated areas of mold growth, a cotton dust mask should do.

2.
Seal off area from the rest of your home. Cover heat registers or ventilation ducts/grills. Cover all your furniture. Open a window before you start clean up.

3.
Bag all moldy materials; you will be discarding them.

4.
Scrub all affected hard surfaces:

First with a mild detergent solution, such as laundry detergent and warm water.

(optional step) Then use a solution of ¼ cup bleach to one quart of water. Wait 20 minutes and repeat. Wait another 20 minutes.

Last apply a borate-based detergent solution and do not rinse. This will help prevent mold from growing again. To find a borate-based detergent, read the ingredients listed on the package label for borates.

5.
Give the entire area a good cleaning, vacuum floors, and wash bedding and clothes if exposed.

Answer 3

Bleach gets rid of mold so clean it good with bleach.

Answer 4

Ditto the bleach. And scrub with a coarse sponge.

Answer 5

Let it soak in bleach and Lysol all purpose cleaner for an hour then scrub rinse and then scrub again with your dish soap . Rinse and let dry .

Answer 6

bleach initially, then let it sit outside open on a sunny day

Answer 7

bleach