2007-02-16 08:35:05 · 10 answers · asked by sean s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had to do it before too.
I used a spray bottle (small) and filled it with one cap full of bleach and the rest water. (You truly don't need much bleach.) Then I sprayed it on the area and wiped it with a rag. I only had to do it once, but you might have to repeat it two or three times.
Sorry and good luck!
2007-02-16 08:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by purple_amanecer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not more than 1 part bleach to 4 parts water, and not less than 1 part bleach to 5 parts water. This is the only ratio that works well. There are thousands of kinds of mold, many of them look black. Toxic mold is very rare, at least in the Midwest so far. I add an ounce per gallon of something like dawn dish detergent to help it stick, and scrub it on, let it air dry. Wear old clothes, and ventilate. Don't hover over your work, take breaks and get fresh air...
Good luck.
2007-02-16 14:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by joopster8505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if your area is well-ventilated and you are wearing goggles, gloves, and long sleeves/slacks.
Do NOT use full-strength bleach- dilute it according to directions on bottle.
Use a toothbrush or scrub brush to really penetrate well.
When you re-paint, buy some moldicide- a chemical that prevents and retards re-growth of mold- and add it to the paint.
If the mold has penettrated the sheetrock's paper covering (or plaster), you have to remove the sheetrock, scrub and then replace the sheetrock.
2007-02-16 08:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If possible open some windows while you are cleaning the mold with the bleach.
2007-02-16 08:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by digitsis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bleach is safe on ANYTHING that is color fast, and non leather. If you say it's black mold, are you sure? It could also be mildew, which is far more prevalent than mold, and wipes away with bleach. Please know there is a big difference between mold and mildew. Stachybottrus mold is the killer. It happens to be black. Please don't confuse the issue.
2007-02-16 08:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safe if you're careful. Some surfaces will be damaged by bleach. You should use it diluted, not full strength, and if you're working indoors, make sure there is plenty of ventilation.
2007-02-16 08:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by Catana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. It is the best thing to use. Just add a little bit of water to it in a spray bottle.
2007-02-16 12:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Michael G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will help kill of the mold spores. I have done it before.
2007-02-16 08:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be fine it worked for us, just be careful to not splash it on your cloths. I hear vinegar or lemon juice might work too.
2007-02-16 12:16:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that's what you need
2007-02-16 10:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by george e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋