The homeowners had mold growth and have fixed the moisture problem. How do they clean up the mold?
Hide A detergent and water solution (1) or a 10% bleach to water solution (1-1/2 cups bleach per 1 gallon of water) (13) has been suggested to clean mold and kill fungi. Note that the EPA recommends the detergent and water solution, probably because it has less potential than the bleach/water solution to be used in an unsafe manner. Also note that this cleaning process will not prevent future growth–only environmental change (i.e. eliminating the moisture) can prevent future growth. The CDC recommends that large mold infestations be addressed by a professional who has experience in cleaning mold in buildings and homes (13). As noted by the EPA and others, those who choose to use bleach solutions are cautioned never to mix bleach with ammonia (or detergents that may contain ammonia), to protect eyes and skin from contact with bleach solutions and to provide ventilation if using bleach indoors. Finally, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming after cleaning will remove remainin
A detergent and water solution (1) or a 10% bleach to water solution (1-1/2 cups bleach per 1 gallon of water) (13) has been suggested to clean mold and kill fungi. Note that the EPA recommends the detergent and water solution, probably because it has less potential than the bleach/water solution to be used in an unsafe manner. Also note that this cleaning process will not prevent future growth–only environmental change (i.e. eliminating the moisture) can prevent future growth. The CDC recommends that large mold infestations be addressed by a professional who has experience in cleaning mold in buildings and homes (13). As noted by the EPA and others, those who choose to use bleach solutions are cautioned never to mix bleach with ammonia (or detergents that may contain ammonia), to protect eyes and skin from contact with bleach solutions and to provide ventilation if using bleach indoors. Finally, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming after cleaning will remove remaining mol
