House mold question

Hire some one and have them Clorox the ceiling and wipe it down.
You may wish to pressure wash and clean your roof and gutters while you are at it.

Good afternoon! I sent you a couple private messages. Wishing you the best!

We had white ceilings and constantly fought the mold issue.. Pinesol and a small amount of water mixed seemed to be the most effective
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I use cheap vodka in a squirt bottle and spay on mold areas. This kills most molds and evaporates with out a strong after smell. Some black molds can be very toxic and cause a variety of health issues. Be smart and have someone check it out.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-gal-Jomax-House-Cleaner-and-Mildew-Killer-60101/100398378

I literally almost died last summer from a black mold infection in my lungs! Don't mess around with not removing it! Products are out there that will take care it it! But, you need the source removed first. Clean your roof first. Mine had to be totally torn off and replaced to remove source.

I literally almost died last summer from a black mold infection in my lungs! Don't mess around with not removing it! Products are out there that will take care it it! But, you need the source removed first. Clean your roof first. Mine had to be totally torn off and replaced to remove source.

Before you spend a bunch of money you also need to have the mold properly tested if you suspect it's something like black mold rather than simple mold or mildew. The latter is way more common than the former. I live in an area which gets more than average rainfall and the small amount of mold which gathers on the ceiling beams and in other odd spots after a particularly wet spell is easily cleaned off with a Clorox/water dilution.

I've successfully use JoMax as _divinggirl_ posted, but your success rate may depend on the surface and reading the directions so it's used properly. It has a "bleach accelerator" or some such so some bleach is added to it.

Another household product I've used more often is white vinegar. Like Doug's post about using vodka, it's less distasteful to smell than bleach but they're all still acidic (less so than bleach) so use carefully and prepare to protect anything underneath in case of drips or overspray.

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My friend Steve swears by JoMax.

I hope the OP does research on the proper use of personal protection equipment and proper after-job decontamination... Not just grab the first pair of gloves and dust mask you can find... No need to get exposed to chemical reactions with fumes and/or airborne particulate... All for safety and health's sake... If not, hire an expert...

Try the vodka it makes cleaning "fun"

I used denatured alcohol. Although its not as fun a cheap vodka, its still much cheaper. You can get it at the hardware store in the paint/stain area. Good and cheap.

I love Clorox tho you should wear googles and a mask to cover mouth and nose.

Chlorox does not kill the mold, regardless of what kind it is. Pinesol is the only thing we found that keeps mold away the longest. Long story short, you will always have mold unless you have cedar wood beams & ceilings.

Chlorox does not kill the mold, regardless of what kind it is.

Then you're doing it wrong.

Not true. Even the Clorox Company concurs:

http://www.spore-tech.com/viewCategory.asp?idCategory=78

I'd say we're both right. From your link:
"Will chlorine bleach kill mold or not—yes or no? The answer is yes, but with a caveat."

I'd say we're both right. From your link:
"Will chlorine bleach kill mold or not—yes or no? The answer is yes, but with a caveat."

Exactly. Read the caveat.

Thanks everyone ... I will continuo investigating... It is not too bad but I know we have some because I can feel it in my nose ..

Can jomax be use inside the house.? I just read that is just for outside use ..

I know several people who use it to clean their ceilings.

There are paints that incorporate a fungicide to prevent mold growth. I used to work for a company that supplied Berger Paints on Barbados. It would totally eliminate all fungal growth on the painted surface.

I have used those paints as well but after a few years, (think one brand lasted almost 4 before requiring cleaning) they stop protecting from mold/mildew and it's back to cleanng the ceiling again unless you wish to repaint. However, you need to clean the ceiling prior to repainting, anyway. I have found using clorox to do so makes the ceilings look as if they were just freshly painted and gets rid of the problem for about 1 1/2 - 2 yrs. on the interior of the house. Exterior requires annual. That's been my experience with boh my home and my rental property, at any rate.

Anyone know of home depot rents ladders? I need to reach the ceilings .at least 12 feet ladder .