How Do You Remove Mold & Mildew From Walls?
Mold and mildew grow on any moist or damp surface. They feed on organic materials such as dirt, paper, soap scum and leather. They grow in temperatures between 32 and 95 degrees, but they grow best in warm, humid areas with a lot of condensation. Dark, damp places that flood or have pipes that leak or drip are common areas to find mold and mildew. Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, closets and outside walls are all places mold and mildew grow easily, but there are many ways to remove them and to prevent them from returning. Mix 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach, 1/3 cup of heavy duty enzymatic laundry detergent without ammonia, and a gallon of hot water. Put on rubber gloves, safety glasses and a painter’s mask. Apply the bleach and detergent mixture to walls with a sponge or a soft brush, working from the bottom up, and let it set for 10 minutes. Rinse the mixture off the wall with vinegar and water. Add 1/8 teaspoon of TSP (trisodium phosphate), available at hardware stores, to
