Can you control the spread of black mold by just using household products
l thinkl have a black mold starting to grow from the inside of the wall
behind my shower (where the pipes and plumming are).l know there are
promblems back there b/c there is a rust coming through the grout that l
have to bleach w/CLR, but now between the tile and the basin, the calk has
fallen off (its a 50+ year old town home, cheaply built).The calk was a
black/gray color when we moved in, l sprayed it with a tub cleaner and
scrubbed in that area, only to have the calk fall off, and a black colored mold exposed behind it.the mold is now starting to grow on the grout, and l cant kill it with any of my tub cleaners.l have to scrub out my tub frequently or it will adhere to any soap scum and make my shower look really nasty in a VERY short period of time (twice a week).are black mold spores air borne?does this sound like black mold?could this be what is making me sick?its only in this one bathroom, but the presense of the rust tells me there are leaks back there.
I just went through the same thing a few months ago. My pipes
weren't leaking, the water was coming in through a bad grout job. The mold
or mildew grew behind the tile weakening the adhesive and making the tiles
fall. Cleaners wont solve the problem. What you have to do is tear out the
tile, and dry wall, and replace it. Home depot has books on how to do it,
or HGTV.If you are fairly handy, it will only take a weekend.
Yokuk need to hire some professional help to get rid of that
stuff. Yes, it could be making you sick. If bad enough, it could kill
you.
Nope, you have to fix your excessive moisture problem. Until
then your walls will continue to rot.
Please be careful cleaning up black mold & use some breathing
protection. Here is some info I found:
LIMIT HEALTH RISK FROM TOXIC MOLD
Exposure to mold spores can occur during clean-up procedures. Accordingly,
those who might experience adverse health effects from exposure to mold
should not involve themselves in the cleanup process. 1. Wear a medium-efficiency or high-efficiency filter dust mask or a respirator designed for particle removal to protect against the inhalation of mold spores. 2. Wear protective clothing that covers all areas of the body including hands & eyes. Protective clothing should not be worn outside the work area. 3. Only persons involved in the cleanup process should be allowed in the cleanup area. 4. Work in short intervals - rest in a fresh air location. CONTAINMENT Toxic mold spores can become airborne during the cleaning. Before cleanup begins, the affected area should be contained & HVAC systems should be shut down to prevent the spores from spreading. Each area affected by mold should be separately contained. Use plastic sheeting & duct tape to seal doorways, vents, & other openings. Where possible, place an exhaust fan in a window that is open to the outdoors to direct air flow & mold spores outside. To limit health risks & reduce the spread of mold spores ensure dust levels are kept to a minimum. Air purifiers & /or Ionizers can be used to minimize airborne particulate. REMOVING TOXIC BLACK MOLD 1. Lightly moisten the affected area before cleaning commences. 2. Thoroughly clean in & around the affected area with soap & water to remove as much of the mold & mold infected material as possible. 3. Carefully place the mold & mold infested materials into heavy duty plastic bags & landfill or incinerate. 4. Apply disinfectant (e.g. bleach) in & around the affected area to kill residual mold spores. 5. Ensure that the affected area is completely dry & free of mold & musty odors. Aerate the area after cleaning is complete Amethyst Bracelet Diamond Jewelry Pearl Earrings
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