all the mold sites i go to and i cant find out how...
it says dont paint over it til you kill and remove...but how do you kill and remove?
ive heard of dry ice blasting...anything i can do my self?
every time i dig deeper in this house i fing somethng new to deal with...all mold related tho
Posted by WendyK (Member # 18918) on :
10% bleach and water solution.
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
No bleach. This is a misconception (per many mold experts I've connected with). Some liken it to the idea of a lawn mower mowing over dandelions.... it just grows back.
Ammonia is best. Ammonia and water (50/50). Ammonia not only kills mold but it also neutralizes the mycotoxins. Straight ammonia is even better but you have to use special masks and have a lot of ventilation until the chemical disperses and dissipates.
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
Bleach will kill on non porous surfaces but not on porous surfaces like concrete.
We had the top layer ground out and a concrete sealer put on. This was the recommendation of the floor person. Seemed to work fine but I can't guarantee it will work for your situation.
PS we had the whole area closed off including all the vents while this was being done. Then we washed everything down with thieves oil + thieves oil cleaner per the book written by Dr. Close.
Terry
Posted by Catgirl (Member # 31149) on :
I used tilex. But it does come back after a while if there is not enough ventilation, or if we get too much rain (humidity). August seems to be the worst month.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
i know i need to seal it...but i didnt know about grinding it out...that will be hard. i get really sick from the dust.
does anyone know the name of a sealer that works good?
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
Orange Guard takes out mold - it's a great cleaner - it's an essential oil from oranges - you can find it in healthfood stores and hardware stores.
Put a little in a spray bottle, fill with water and spray. Takes about a half hour to dissipate the orange smell.
I also use it as my tick repellent, since it repels bugs. I spray it on clothing and immediate environment, like where I'm going to sit, but I do not use it on skin.
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
A friend of mine who has a head for chemistry and was dealing with her own major mold issue did a TON of research. Hands down she said ammonia.
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
Dr. K says to use Vinegar and baking soda.
Vinegar is best for the mold. Baking soda for the mold spores.
Posted by bigstan (Member # 11699) on :
First go to Home Depot and buy Concrobium Mold Control. See link:
From there buy the paint Kilz. From the Kilz Site:
To block mold and mildew stains:
KILZ Exterior, KILZ 2 Latex, and KILZ Premium primers
Mold and mildew covered surfaces must be thoroughly washed with a mildew remover, rinsed with water and allowed to dry before priming. We recommend KILZ 2 Latex primer or KILZ Premium primer for interior surfaces, and KILZ Exterior primer, KILZ 2 Latex primer, and KILZ Premium primer for exterior Mildew-prone areas.
(Important to find source of leak and fix)
Posted by Dogsandcats (Member # 28544) on :
I have used kilz before because the dear cat peed and sprayed everywhere, even the tack boards were covered.
Follow instruction, I don't remember horrible smell from it.
We also found a product at Home Depot called Odoban that has worked well.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Good ideas!! I've heard of Kilz before.
Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :
this from top mold experts: Ammonia to kill mold and spores.
No bleach/gets rid of mold but makes spores propagate.
use dry-lok on cement.
run fans with air running out windows. wear masks and protective gear if you are doing this yourself.
As TerryK has said, you can diffuse Thieves Oil and also wipe down with Thieves Oil cleaner as you go along. Everything needs attention (all of your belongings) not only your floors.
Do you know the type of mold you have?
Posted by Tgym (Member # 23638) on :
Kilz does not control or eliminate mold. Im in the drywall restoration business. A lot of my work requires remediation. The industry standard is a product called Microban. You can usually buy it at a janitorial supply shop. Its what all remediators and hospitals use for bacteria, mildew and disenfecting
Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :
Would steam cleaning the cement kill the mold?
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
I don't think so Razzle......water on mold will only cause it to grow. You need a killing agent. The important thing to remember is that dead mold is also dangerous because it still produces mycotoxins. That's why ammonia is best. It kills the mold AND neutralizes the mycotoxins.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Tgym.. Can she use ammonia then the microban? or skip the ammonia?
Posted by Dogsandcats (Member # 28544) on :
I have used kilz before because the dear cat peed and sprayed everywhere, even the tack boards were covered.
Follow instruction, I don't remember horrible smell from it.
We also found a product at Home Depot called Odoban that has worked well.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
thank you all for answers...
stan: there is no leak. it is condensation from house built on slab. the fiberboard used for subfloor was the worst culprit. if they had only put carpet down it might have breathed thru.
im not big on carpet cuz of other allergies and mcs. i found a product called dri-core made in canada that is very promising. it does have glue in it but not formaldyhyde and you off gass it b4 installing
the last 2 rooms i demoed had new problems and i am struggling with those now...
mildew stains are not an issue...as slab will be covered with something...but my brother said to mix an antimicrobial into kiltz and paint that on...is that what you are saying stan?
thanks all for help...so much new learning for this lyme brain. in a way its good i'm doing this in sections cuz each part is different.
ps-the cat pee is sorta on hold while i deal with the mold room...
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
moldinspector.com got back to me and said mold doesnt eat concrete it only eats the dust on the concrete
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :