Mold Cleaning Tips

**davjohnston77** · 06-01-2011, 12:12 PM

Mold spores remain allergenic and toxic even when dead.
Porous materials (e.g., carpet, sheetrock) from which microbial growth cannot be adequately cleaned must be removed from the building.
Boric acid (borax) or hydrogen peroxide is very effective at killing molds. They do not have an odor and are recommended for people with chemical sensitivities. However, small minorities of people have reported sensitivities to boric acid.
Vacuuming may temporarily increase exposure to mold spores. The spores can pass through ordinary vacuum bags and remain suspended in the air for hours or days. Central vacuums that
vent outside are recommended, or vacuums fitted with HEPA filters and micro-filtration vacuum bags to help minimize this exposure.
Carpet cleaning should be performed by trained professionals that utilize hot water extraction. Ensure that the cleaned carpets dry out in less than 24 hours. Chemical cleaning methods can leave a residue that attracts soil and other contaminants.
A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) air cleaner, with or without a charcoal filter, can be utilized in addition to source removal and ventilation to remove unwanted airborne contaminants. Relying on an air cleaner alone to solve a significant mold problem is insufficient.

**trimaxprop01** · 06-04-2011, 01:00 AM

Also, please don't forget to

use a face mask
long sleeves
baby wipes or mild dish soap
dry rags to wipe dry

Wipe the mold area and make sure and put the garbage in a separate bag and double bag your bag. Also include the rag you dried with in the garbage.

**carterlevis** · 09-05-2011, 11:24 PM

Mold cleaning tips are:
1. Prepare your home,
2. Be thorough,
3. Protect yourself.

**Frankie2011** · 09-19-2011, 03:19 PM

There were some really good tips. I will bookmark this thread.

**kayakalp** · 09-22-2011, 10:25 PM

Hello everyone nice post thanks for sharing with us.

**homesforsaleinregina** · 09-26-2011, 06:51 AM

If mold is spotted in a property, how much does it typically cost to get a thoroughly removed? is this a major problem as far as cost/infrastructure, or just an inconvenience that takes time to clean up but doesn't necessarily cost that much...kind of like painting.

**BuyLandOnline** · 09-28-2011, 01:11 PM

Great list! I'm in the process of leaving a rental with a mold problem. Thanks for the tips!

**J&E** · 09-28-2011, 09:00 PM

I wouldn’t even deal with molt. You may not know what kind of mold you are dealing with. Some molds are so bad that they can kill you. There was a story of a fire department called out to do a controlled burn of a house because it had some really bad mold in it.

**Agent Campus** · 09-29-2011, 01:15 AM

Here are my quick tips on cleaning molds:
be sure to use a face mask and gloves and then use the following
Bleach
Vinegar
Borax
If you don't want to use those home products, you can easily find mold cleaning products at the grocery store.