How Do You Remove Mold From Cement?
Mold, a fungus that grows in moist conditions, has a furry or velvet texture in several colors that include black, red, yellow and green. Excessive growth will cause a powdery appearance that produces airborne spores. Mold commonly grows in damp areas that lack proper ventilation, and it will grow in most temperatures. Mold in your home presents a health hazard; remove it immediately. You can follow a few specific steps to remove mold from concrete in your home. Put on old clothes prior to cleaning; bleach will damage clothing if splashed. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from chemicals and mold. To prevent lung damage, wear a respiratory mask in areas with little ventilation. Mix a solution of 4 parts water with 1 part bleach in a bucket. Scrub the moldy cement with the sponge and scrub brush to remove all physical signs of the mold. Let the area dry, and repeat until you have used up all of the bleach solution. Scrub areas deeply penetrated with mold with a biological cleaner
