i work on a large camp and we are having trouble with mold in our cabins on the walls and also on the ceiling?

Question

we use bleach but it comes back we just spent a ton of money painting and cant afford to have it come back please help us

Answer 1

From:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf179100.tip.html

"1) After talking to an expert on mold. He recommend I put 3 or 4 parts of water with one part of Bleach & put this into a spray bottle (OPEN THE WINDOWS for ventilation) & spray the bleach water mixture onto the walls. Do this for 2 days in a row (this is to open the "pores" of the wood or sheet rock)

Then, on the 3rd day: Take the same bleach-water solution, but this time (use gloves) apply it with a sponge straight to the wall.

----> NOW HERE'S THE IMPORTANT PART:

2) Wait 2 weeks & DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN! (the spraying & sponging of bleach/water) This is because there most likely are brand-new mold spores that have formed in the past 2 weeks that you can't see that have sprung up since you last bleached.

3) Then, after a few days of the walls drying the second time, apply a good mold inhibit primer like ZINSSER 123. Apply at least 2 coats or MORE.

4) Then put on at least 2 or more coats of paint with a high quality paint. (I used semi-gloss)

5) I then covered the painted area with stick-on VINYL (wood-looking) floor tiles from the dollar store ( Dollar Tree, 3 tiles for $1). This REALLY sealed in the walls.

6) I then caulked between the vinyl tiles with a matching tan colored caulk.

7) Fix the problem... What is causing your mold problem? Fix this! Moisture is getting in there form somewhere! You can also install a dehumidifier.
I build no drip window sills out of hard plastic. (The kind you use to line your flower beds) Then calked them.

---> This may sound like quite a hassle... & to tell the truth it WAS!... But, believe me, I couldn't even use that room except in the summer due to the heavy amount of mold & it's nasty smell... but now, that I've sealed the walls... I can use that room & I just love it!

---> IMPORTAINT:
My mold wasn't the toxic mold you hear about on TV. Yours may be... Use care around any household mold & keep your kids away from it too! If you have any questions, call your local Health Department.

** My "sun-porch" turned "craft room" it totally made of plywood, the wood held up to all the bleaching. Wallboard may act differently."

Answer 2

Would be nice to know the materials of the walls and ceiling... a camp with drywall cabins ?? The others are all correct... bleach and re-bleach.

The thing you NEED to do is prevent the water / moisture from getting IN !!

Answer 3

you may need to dehumidify or air condition the air or use fans to keep the air moving humidity between 40-60% is adequate. the mold will grow in the wet environment. you said you used bleach solution... what concentration? 1 cup per 1 gallon of water is good. be sure you got it all or you will have to go back and reclean when it regrows later.
they make anti mold paint additives so if you do have to repaint you may want to add those.

Answer 4

Where moisture infiltrates is absorbed and sets causes mold/mildew, your problem is moisture. Have a professional check the ventilation ,the need for airconditioning or dehumidification,and the water tight integrity of the buildings. Mold causes respitory problems it may money well spent.

Answer 5

you are using bleach and it still is coming back. You need to spray with bleach, then seal it and then paint with KILZ and then paint it...this should take care of the mold problem...Don't forget to use the KILZ because this helps prevent mold from coming back.

Answer 6

To get rid of the mold you must first get rid of the water coming in and causing the mold problem. Seal it good so the water cant come in and the mold problem will disappear.

Answer 7

Tilex makes a spray called mildew root, it has always worked after our basement floods. after cleaning with this, we wipe all the walls down with bleach water.

Answer 8

You and your campers are at risk of getting very sick. Get a pro to check it out first. You may be wasting your time and money.