How should mold be cleaned?
Mold should be cleaned as soon as it appears. Persons cleaning mold should be free of symptoms and allergies. Small areas of mold should be cleaned using a detergent/soapy solution or an appropriate household cleaner. Gloves should be worn during cleaning. The cleaned area should then be thoroughly dried. Dispose of any sponges or rags used to clean mold.
Persons cleaning mold should be free of symptoms and allergies. A person should also consider wearing gloves and a dust mask during cleaning. Use a common household bleach and water mix (1 part bleach to 10 parts water) to clean it. You can add a little dish soap to the bleach and water mix to cut any dirt and oil on the wall that can hold mold. Do not add ammonia to the bleach solution! This can result in dangerous vapors. Scrub the surface with a detergent and then apply the bleach solution and allow it to air dry. If the mold returns quickly or spreads, it may indicate an underlyning problem such as a leak. Any underlying water problems must be fixed to successfully eliminate mold problems. If mold contamination is extensive, a professional abatement company may need to be consulted.
