I have just found a leak in my ceiling wall in the bedroom and as my bed is agaisnt the wall when i have moved it the matress has been in contact with the wall and has slight dampness on it which has gone sort of black green bit like mould actually can this be washed off is it harmful? my partner has asthma so dont want to take any chances. Is it safe just to scrub this off?
2007-01-23 10:11:39 · 4 answers · asked by purplebottle 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if it is indeed mold which most likely it is can it be removed?
2007-01-23 10:19:49 · update #1
It does sound like mold.
2007-01-23 10:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Pinkerton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it is mold. Mold can be cleaned from most things. Porous material such as wood, drywall and clothing that have been damaged by wood should not be cleaned, rather, destroyed. If your partner has health issues, I would suggest getting rid of the mattress asap, as the mattress can harbor the mold spores.. The mold will most likely exacerbate the asthma problems. I would also recommend repairing the leak asap, as the mold issue will not go away until the moisture problem is taken care of. Feel free to email me with any other questions you may have. Good luck.
2007-01-23 11:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mold may be growing inside the mattress as well as on the surface, so call a professional carpet/ house cleaner. First find the water leak and get that fixed. You may need to replace the drywall and insulation as well.
2007-01-23 10:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will be fine if you can steam clean it (and kill mold spores) - but you need to ensure the damp is fixed at source.
2007-01-23 10:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋