me, my sister , and my mom share a bunk bed. my mom and sister sleeps on the bottom while i sleep on the top. i discovered there are lots of mold on the ceiling and it is right on top of where i sleep! so im inhaling those mold in my lungs!! i guess it doesnt harm my health that much but i cant sleep knowing that they are there! how do i get rid of them? please help. i want them gone before tonight
2007-12-22 12:52:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It is very harmful to your health. Wash with a solution of bleach and water and keep doing this when it comes back. Be careful inhaling the bleach and also remember it can ruin clothing. Wear rubber gloves. In fact have mom help you.
2007-12-22 13:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by snowwillow20 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cover the area with the mold on it with a sheet of plastic (from a trash bag or ?) and tape it all the way around the edges to the ceiling with masking tape until you can get someone to treat the ceiling to get rid of the mold, or until they can replace that area of the ceiling.
That should contain the mold.
2007-12-23 14:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ceiling mold is only harmful if you happen to be allergic to it. You would likely know this by now.
The usual cause of mold on structural materials is excessive humidity or moisture...for example, roof leaks. The cause of the moisture must be corrected first or the mold will just grow back.
2007-12-23 09:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clorox cleaner with bleach. Spray it and watch it disappear. Put something over your bed to prevent spotting and use a fan to dry the area. Mold will not grow without moisture.
2007-12-22 14:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by theantilib 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a little clorox on a rag and wipe the ceiling. It will kill the mold. Becareful to keep the clorox off your clothes and bedding
2007-12-22 13:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use some kind of cleaning fluid, alcohol and such, pour it on a tissue or disposable wipe, then wipe the mold.
Be careful you'll spread the spores or something, so put a sheet over your bed and wear a mask while you're doing it, then dump the sheet in the wash after you wipe it off.
2007-12-22 13:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by Icarus S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray it with lysol.
2007-12-22 13:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by maxmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋