Black Mold - How To Kill Toxic Mold In Under 5 Mins!
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2018
- Killing toxic black mold is easier than you may think.
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In this video, I explain what are the best products to use when killing mold.
Some of the products can easily be made at home!
I also share with you something most mold professional DON'T want you to know.
If you want to protect your family from the harm your family may be in with black mold in your home, you need to watch this video.
When you hear that term, it is actually referring to one particular species of mold. Keep in mind there are over 365,000 species.
The species of mold is named Stachybotrys (pronounced: Stacky-Bot-Tris). Throughout this article, you will see the term black mold, toxic mold, and black toxic mold which will all refer to Stachybotrys.
While Stachybotrys is considered the king of toxic mold, there are other types of mold that may be toxic as well.
Some of those spores are:
Memnoniella
Chaetomium
Few Strands of Penicillium and Aspergillus
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Whelp, I guess no more showers for me... The only 'mold remover' they are selling us over here is bleach-based crap.
I do have Hydrogen Peroxide though, but it's 12% (used for RetroBright purposes to whiten yellowed plastics via UV light). I guess I need to dillute that with a lot more water then? But what about the moisture issue when using water? Wouldn't that raise the humidity levels even further and create the same environment for the mold to grow again?
What about 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol? Does that also kill mold and its spores when sprayed onto the affected areas? I also have bottles of that.
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I question the validity of mixing vinegar and baking powder, just use vinegar.
Apparently you were not paying attention to the video when he said that even dead mold will affect your health just as much as living mold.
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Note I used to have a restoration business and was trained and bonded for mold removal. Also I am a chemist who graduated in 1982 from Virginia Tech. Mixing vinegar & Baking soda neutralizes the acid of the vinegar (Acetic Acid becomes Sodium Acetate, Sodium Bicarbonate becomes CO2 gas -- yes the complete reaction is a bit more complex). It is the acidity that kills the mold, so mixing them would be silly. Mold is killed by acids and strong bases, Also oxidizers kill mold. BLEACH, like hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizer (basic perchlorate ions for the win) and will kill mold organisms and destroy spores -- as do most oxidizers. However bleach does not soak into porous materials such as drywall well, it mainly kills the surface mold, leaving the imbedded mold, which is why it is no longer recommended for restoration work. Bleach is excellent for tiled areas though. Also, the acids (of which vinegar/acetic acid is the safest) are generally much more effective. Mixing distilled vinegar (acetic acid 5% acidity) and hydrogen peroxide is much more effective, but is damaging to skin and eyes. If you use the mix, make it up fresh and use immediately. Borax, is a basic oxidizer, but generally works best in hot water, whereas vinegar works fine in cold water.
I. M. Notamoose Thanks, that all sounds very helpful!
Hi INaM (lol) could you please suggest the safest/best to use on porous old grout in my shower? Only 😔 for the next 6 months, after that, I can get it all re-grouted? ......with Epoxy Grout! yay.
@@user-dr6rt1ji3l Sorry, just saw this video again on my suggested video feed and so rewatched it. I would use lots of vinegar as I removed the old grout and tiles (assuming they need replaced)... place any removed grout in it. Keep lots of ventilation and HEPA mask (I used a full face mask with HEPA and organic vapor cartridges in poorly ventilated areas - but as a chemist I am used to these).
ok I don't understand. I don't have bleach but I hv distilled vinegar. Can I use it to clean my front load washing machine that has rubber's with mold? Thanks!
Great information!! Thank you
Take it from me. As a runner, my shoes often get soaked in rain water and tend to get a little moldy. Last time this happened I got the bright idea 💡to soak the shoes overnight in a bucket of water mixed with distilled white vinegar and baking soda. When I mixed everything, the solution would always fizz up. And after repeating the soaking process 3 different times overnight, the shoes still smelled moldy. And I didn't feel like the vinegar and baking soda soaks did anything at all. Which was pretty frustrating! Then it became very obvious to soak the shoes in vinegar separately from baking soda. So one day I soaked them in vinegar (to kill the mold). Then the next day I'd soak them in baking soda to remove all odors. Guess what? That worked perfectly and the shoes smelled normal again! So always clean with vinegar and baking soda in separate cleaning cycles. Don't mix them together bc it won't work with mold.
@@LH23511 Hey you're welcome! :-)
How did you clean them with baking soda? Did you add water to the solution? Your advice is appreciated.
@@fatima-zahrakajji4821 I just submerged the shoes in a big bucket. The first time I filled up the bucket with white vinegar & water (50/50 mix). After ~12 hours of soaking, I dumped out the vinegar & water. Hosed down my shoes to rinse them (to get the vinegar out of them). Rinsed out the bucket too. Then I filled up the bucket again with water (enough to cover the shoes). And I added in about 2-3 cups of baking soda. Then I let that soak for 12-24 hours. Then I rinsed everything with a hose again. And tada! the shoes smelled fresh and clean. The shoes will prob float up when you soak them... so I just used a water jug to push the shoes back under water to soak.
@@brandondaniels9471 thank you for the recipe & detailed instructions Brandon! I really appreciate you sharing this information. Take care
@@brandondaniels9471 Thank you Brandon for sharing I've had to deal with black mold and this post is ultra helpful to people!!😇😁❤👍
i can't stand it when somebody keeps saying they are about to tell you something, then they seem to ramble on about nothing.
literally one minute in he tells you!
He does this because RUclipsrs are paid more money if you watch the entire video. That’s what they always tell you to wait till the end
@@hhsquizbowl Yes.
This is correct.
This is known and understood.
Like spam and the nigerian prince scams, people eventually get used to it and simply ignore.
I hate that foo but in this case, there's helpful info on the way to the "secret." Plus, the whole video is only four minutes, so....
He’s sharing his knowledge with us and people are ragging on him because they have to wait less than two minutes. 1:47 🤦🏼♀️
Don’t mix baking soda and vinegar! The base in the baking soda just neutralizes the acid in the vinegar and you’re basically now cleaning with water and salt.
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That's what I say, I learned this making my lil volcano projects as a kid...it defeats the purpose
@@s.s.0 so it's drinkable ?
so he lost credibility ?
@@stevethea5250 Sure, but won’t taste good, and the vinegar and baking soda were both consumable before mixing (in small doses). What’s your point?
Being a boat owner I get mold on the hull. I use a two step process. First i spray with full strength vinegar and brush with a soft plastic brush. Then i wipe it down with spong soaked itch baking soda dissolved in warm water. This quick change in ph help kill the mold and it smell fresh when you are done.
I think your method is the best!
I know this video is old but I just recently found out that I have black mold problem from a leaking window that I did not know about until my children’s health starting to go down hill.. from respiratory problems to a rash all over my one child’s face, we were searching for answers as to why my kids were having so many health problems in and out of hospitals, finally we found out that we have a black mold problem. So stressful but it really does take a huge toll on your health! Thanks for this video
i know this comment is old but i just want to say i hope your children are doing better away from the mold. my daughter had pneumonia 4 times in a year because of mold. she’s doing better since we moved. just found mold again in our current house too though.so far no health problems but want to make sure we remove it properly
I assume you fixed the window leak - I use a couple of dehumidifiers in my house to keep the Moisture level around 50% - Doing that also helps to control dust mites and silverfish!
Are you sure it isn't the vaccines?
It doesn't need to be removed by a specialist, but it does need to be removed. Anyone can do it as long as they are thorough in removing everything, take the necessary precautions, and properly address the moisture issue that caused it to begin with. It's a project that literally becomes safer as you go.
Yup, looking around RUclips people are quoting 500 to thousands of dollars. It's an industry to be upkept 😂
Yes helping a friend renovate his house after he started already. Longer than he expected but I immediately notice baseboard had signs of mold. I asked him about it cause he was ready to start painting. Some people just don’t understand severity of mold. Turns out I pointed active roof leak and will be tearing out entire drywall to exam. Of course right protect gear but it is a days work: remove trash, treat, let dry, then new drywall, mud, texture, and paint. So yes not easy tasks and require random tools to get it right so sometimes it’s better hire professional
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what if the mold is due to a shower
I got quoted 9k from one company and 2200 from another company. The cheaper one was super honest and said it wasn't a big mold issues and we could definitely do it ourselves. She explained to use how to do it but we would have to buy or rent Air scrubbers, hepa vacuum, dehumidifier plus ppe and Decon 30.. my question is do I have to buy a $500 hepa backpack vacuum? Or could I use a shop vac with a hepa filter?
We recently sold my late mil’s 180 yr old house. Inspection showed heavy mold in the attic (someone had put a towel over the front vent, long before she owned the house), and the basement (a dirt floor in a damp climate). Not only was the mold removed by a remediation company, turbines were put in the attic, and a special paint was used in the basement. Cost: $7000. 😮Expensive, but it was the only way we could sell the house safely.
Was the house made of bricks or wood ?
@@chachenaki_kichenancha I think wood.
@@HeronCoyote1234 it's easier for mold to stay in wooden walls than in brick/concrete ones
Example of a good human being ty for caring for others and spending money to keep others safe when u could have just kept it a secret and sold the house probably like so many do ❤️ On the houses like I live in with landlords owning them, they need to pay heavy for knowing about black mold and not caring especially when they got millions sitting in the bank and could fix it easily but choose to be a penny pincher and risk their tenants health while making money off them! I’m going thru this right now and almost just died in the hospital and I am a single mother of two with my 5 year old boy being severely special needs I’m all they have besides my 65 year old mother, plz keep us in ur prayers I don’t have the money right now to move if I keep paying rent & don’t know how to handle this situation on my own. If anyone sees this that’s a praying person plz keep us in ur prayers I know that’s all I can ask of folks but I know it’s a powerful tool too & believe God will make a way some how some way for us to live in a safe home and have our health back. Life has went completely downhill not being healthy!:/ sorry I have horrible brain fog still from trying to recover so hopefully this makes sense if anyone ever sees it I know it’s an old video so it’s unlikely this will ever get seen anyways.
Thank you! Wife and I just discovered this in our closet. White vinegar and baking soda did wonders.
It's been two years. Did it come back? Have any more problems?
@Naviar Winkles
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@@np-bl7qc Ofcourse it came back, it always does….unless you fix the few causes that aids in mold growth. Humidity (poor air circulation) in home & water damage, on the outside of home or inside…even a history of it. I’m unfortunately a renter, constantly cleaning it from my closets that are all on the outside area of the bldg. Landlords say they spray “something” on the outside of our brick bldg. It must not work, it always comes back w/in a month…esp in our bathroom, where there’s NO exhaust fan! The walls have bubbles on them when it rains, you can push on & feel the water inside the drywall. So I’m sure the roof needs replaced, we’ll never know!
@@patriotpeasant199 Since it’s a health hazard, you should look into suing them. That isn’t okay at all.
I live in a very humid area and I noticed mold popping up on my front door. I didn't want to use bleach on the door because I thought it might discolor the paint (particularly if I had to clean it more than once). I ended up using some diluted vinegar to clean it up and it was pretty effective.
same. I've been doing that as well.
Thank you!! ☺️
Note: mixing vinegar with baking soda creates a double-bond reaction (bubbles). The liquid you see after mixing? It's water.
Yup! Acid cancels base and base cancels acid.
This guy knows nothing about chemistry
@@justayoutuber1906 he doesnt know anything about cleaning mould!!
@@LiveFromLondon2 mold
It’s actually called a neutralization reaction - which forms a salt and water. The bubbles are CO2.
I'm not the smartest guy in the world but, my 6th grade science project showed me that baking soda and vinegar isn't a great idea.
Worked for a disaster clean up company for years, we used Clorox bleach by the gallons.....and yes you do have to remove the mold and anything it came in contact with, the bleach is used after demolition and removal to scrub down anything you can't remove.
How do u “remove” it though this guy never said
@@YouhavetoBelieve3347 I spotted the comment I pasted below & I didn't even finish watching the video... I was also recommended rubbing alcohol spray followed by warm soapy water, so I'll be trying that as well. Any surface stuff, scrub away while protecting your skin, eyes, breathing, etc.
@i.m.notamoose6429
4 years ago (edited)
Note I used to have a restoration business and was trained and bonded for mold removal. Also I am a chemist who graduated in 1982 from Virginia Tech. Mixing vinegar & Baking soda neutralizes the acid of the vinegar (Acetic Acid becomes Sodium Acetate, Sodium Bicarbonate becomes CO2 gas -- yes the complete reaction is a bit more complex). It is the acidity that kills the mold, so mixing them would be silly. Mold is killed by acids and strong bases, Also oxidizers kill mold. BLEACH, like hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizer (basic perchlorate ions for the win) and will kill mold organisms and destroy spores -- as do most oxidizers. However bleach does not soak into porous materials such as drywall well, it mainly kills the surface mold, leaving the imbedded mold, which is why it is no longer recommended for restoration work. Bleach is excellent for tiled areas though. Also, the acids (of which vinegar/acetic acid is the safest) are generally much more effective. Mixing distilled vinegar (acetic acid 5% acidity) and hydrogen peroxide is much more effective, but is damaging to skin and eyes. If you use the mix, make it up fresh and use immediately. Borax, is a basic oxidizer, but generally works best in hot water, whereas vinegar works fine in cold water.
So all mold inspectors are liars when they say the bleach isn’t effective long term bc mold grows back and it didn’t really kill it fully ?
@@YouhavetoBelieve3347 the drywall or wood or whatever the mold is growing on needs to be physically cut out and discarded and replace that area with clean,, new, dry, uncontaminated drywall or wood etc. Literally Removed and completely gone.
Same with couches etc , there's no way to get rid of mold on couches and soft chairs, stuffed animals etc because it's also on the inside and in the fabric. Toss those.
But wear high quality gear because when removing it, cutting it out, disturbing it causes mold spores ( mold eggs) to fly all over in the air, that you inhale and can land somewhere else and start to grow when conditions are right, humid, leaks etc.
You don't want to spread it around or inhale it. Google for more information.
I think that commenter said spray it with white vinegar before you start messing with removing it, so it's less airborne. And wear good quality breathing protection, not the cheap kind.
There's another video that says bleach has too much water in it, and shouldn't be used. The water soaks into the wood etc and can start the problem over again later.
1. Kill the moisture source. 2. Mask up and spray white vineger on it ...wait a few minutes...then wipe it down. Wring out the mold into a bucket. Wear rubber gloves. 3. Then paint the surface with a mold resistent paint. I did this and my mold problems ended.
Exactly. You don't need to spend tens of thousands hiring someone to do it.
@@frankartieta4887 air circulation is one fix. Also cooler ground temps attract moisture to basements and crawl spaces. The air movement does not allow for condensation as the water will evaporate…even in Louisiana just like in Florida. Cheers
If the mold is embedded into let's say your walls and it's bad 😢 you'll have to tear the walls down clean and spray 2x's for the mold and put up more drywall because mold is like a plant it has roots
Mold is a living organism and like anything else, has a defense system. The spores do not hurt you. The mycotoxins that it produces through its metabolism, and the microbial volatile organic compounds(MVOC’s) from its metabolism can be harmful to people.
When you “kill” mold with a biocide, it’s communicating information through its mycelial network, and kicking its metabolism into overdrive. It’s going to excrete mycotoxins and other secondary metabolites that will attach onto the spores. It will sporilate to distribute those as a defense mechanism, and try and germinate elsewhere.
When you kill mold. You make the spores count between 1.5-10x higher in that moment. Proper remediation is calling someone that’s licensed and understands it so you don’t contaminate the rest of the house.
You’re advising people to do something that will ultimate contaminate their home due to lack of knowledge, containment, and proper cleaning supplies for microbial and fungal growth.
The color of the growth determines nothing more than the food source(substrate) that it’s on. Black does not necessarily suggest Chatomieum, or Stachybotry Chartarum.
Even more common ones you’ll see in ubiquitous amounts in a home like aspergillus can lead to aspergillosis in cases of extreme exposure. They can even inhabit the aviolas of the lungs. There’s even cases of asp/pen growth being surgically scraped from the brain.
Like any other substance knowledge matters, and dosage matters. Do your research. Understand the biology of mold, and the difference between mold and mildew. Understand that there’s professionals in this profession to prevent people from doing things like tearing out contaminated materials and cross contaminating their living space.
Do you believe that using some of these methods to spray onto mold-contaminated items, such as the outside of a bottle of vitamins, would be helpful to avoid cross contamination when moving into a new house after black mold exposure? Thank you so very much for your response!! 😊
Tampa Freedom could you please guide me were best to properly learn about all this and for proper working solutions ?I had mold/mycotoxin problem in my last apartment and ended having the worst problems with my health I have ever faced in life.I would like to properly educate myself to know whats up and how to deal with it for future for myself and others..thank you.
I like how you say he doesn't know his knowledge and advise other people to check their knowledge, but you don't offer the best way to fix the mold at the center of the issue. Like to talk much?
Someone didn’t watch to the end. That’s literally what he said 😂
I have a small amount of black mould from a leak in the toilet. There was a small amount of mould on the timbers underneath which have been soaked 3 times in white vinegar. I don’t see how any spores could be left, get air born or float away after being dowsed so much.
I bought a house that had moldy drywall all throughout because of a water heater burst, the house was a flip house and was beautiful but no one wanted it because the mold looked scary, i got it for half what i sold it for. First i removed all drywall, then i painstakingly wiped down every stud in the house with bleach water, then used a microbial bomb kit to fog the house, cost 400.00 also ran the a/c fans during the fogging to get the vents. I re drywalled the house and painted and finished it. I had an air test done when i finished the house and it was perfect. It was alot of labor but i saved at least 10, 000 by doing it my self.
Good for you on the flip! But next time have the air tested before you drywall. Doing it after can just cover up what you might have missed. Good luck.
@@Dbb27 i had a a/c duct cleaning company clean and disinfect the ducts and when it was all done i had an air test done. I try to do things the right way.
@@edwardbremer6322 that’s awesome you did what you did. I’ve seen too many house flippers try to cover things up. Realtor for over 30 years. Did a lot of foreclosure listings. The asset managers didn’t want to ever hear the word’mold’ unless we had done a mold test which they would seldom authorize. Some were good about it and did the right thing. But others . . . Not so much.
I just used white vinegar in my fiberglass tub poured it on black mold & scrubbed with a brush and it started coming off. No water, no bleach just white vinegar, it really works. I need to buy a BIG bottle of the vinegar!
True, vinegar for mold, vinegar for cold sores, vinegar spray for wasp nests and various problems I can't recall.
12 years ago a plumber taught me this. Make double strength pot of coffee add 1 cup of bleach. It will turn clear. Pour into a spray bottle and spray on sheetrock, wood , whatever. For some reason the acid in the coffee makes it work. I sprayed sheetrock that was completely black around my office windows, it did disappear but then reappeared a few days later. I sprayed a 2nd time. It has been 12 years and it never came back. Obviously if you have large areas you should remove the sheetrock and put new. I have used this on Cabinets and in bathrooms it always works.
Probably moved to Starbucks
WinterGirl 6
that is very interesting. I wonder if the second sprouting of mold spores is kind of like with insects.. You kill the living ones. then you re-apply a period later to kill all the new ones that hatched (hopefully before they have had time to lay more eggs? but if they have you can go back and reapply the solution in a quicker interval?)
Hmm interesting thank you for sharing
I recommend using Oil of Cloves. 8-10 drops in a 500ml spray bottle does the job. I spray it on and leave for a few hours or overnight. It kills the spores and I’ve never had the mould regrow. It’s good in sneakers too. A small bottle will last you ages.
Thank you Edwin
Thank you so much! i am just curious, how do we have 100% that the clove oil and water "kills the SPORES?" I am recovering from "Valley Fever" here in Arizona, caused by airborne SPORES of the Creosote plant. I have nodules in my lungs from the spores I had no idea I was inhaling. So I just want to be 100% positive teh clove oil and eater does indeed kille the SPORES. Thank you!!
It doesn't kill mold or its spores the internet is full of misinformation but it also contains the answer to almost every question you just need to do lots of google searches and read lots of information and when you find a solution that comes up everywhere it's likely a valid answer as you have a problem with your lungs I would go to the doctor first and rely on the internet second good luck
A common misconception is to mix vinegar and baking soda together. They cancel each other out! The only real thing they are good for together is when you have a clogged drain. Filling the drain with baking soda and then adding the vinegar on top will create a bubbling effect that can help loosen up whatever's blocking the drain below. It doesn't always work 100% though... you will most likely have to do it a couple times AND use some elbow grease with a long, poky object as well.
...But yeah, vinegar and baking soda CANCEL each other out!
I also add some dawn dish detergent to the baking soda before the vinegar. It acts as a grease cutter if there is anything down there that is fatty. Also let it sit for 10 min and then rinse with hot water (be careful with boiling water, it could loosen the glue in the pipes and cause a different issue)
Thank you so much Mo.
Thank you Mo
and makeing volacanos
So this guy is a idiot or full of 💩 great to know glad I read the comment section ty
I think just vinegar without the baking soda would be more effective. When you mix the vinegar and baking soda you are just making a salty water solution (baking soda plus vinegar yields carbon dioxide plus water plus sodium ion plus acetate ion.) The salt (sodium acetate) is less poisonous than table salt
I have a plastic tray full of sodium acetate after using vinegar and baking soda to clean pennies; and then letting the water evaporate.
yes 100%
I made a volacano that blew up every thing. Then i threatened my neighbors with it so i could have a bathroom to use and be civilized, but they told me i was dumb, then mom blamed ME for HER bathroom being wrecked so i told her what dad tells me about taking care if your stuff so youll always have it, and that went over poorly, I guess apparent because dad got laid off recently so shes paying all the bills except what i pay with my allowance now...but dont think i get any credit for THAT around here😡. No freaking wonder no one even cared to ask about my volcano.
Yes or do vinegar , wash it out and then apply bicarb soda
@@wwiiinplastic4712 Curious... Why wash pennies?
“The number one secret is it needs to be removed”.. well that’s why I’m here, So how is it removed?? I have no clue bc the mold guy didn’t even tell us 😒
@Behind the Veil Thanks for these tips!
Did you not listen to him?
I take it that by "remove" he means to throw away the infected piece to the trash.
He said “by a professional”.
He is just a sad bald man 👨🦲
Thank you for giving me the solution. I will try them all. I appreciate all of you putting your comments which broadens my knowledge. Bless you all. It’s been a long time coughing, sneezing, watery eyes none stop. I am grateful to all of you.
My property manager sd they just removed mould from my wall after cleaning my air conditioner. We were home and weren't told they'd be using a talc-y, powdery mould killer, or they removed it, vacuumed. I think there might have been a language miscommunication. They said they didn't smell it but there was a hazy, fog all over my apt and it was choking me out. idk what they used or did. I'm not sure if they thought I was implying the air conditioner they cleaned. But I had already pointed out the black mould in the wall where the air conditioner goes. My caretaker looked at me as if I was being ungrateful of the work being done. When they left there was a chalky dust covering everything and I had just spent all evening dusting, washing, I had to wash the bed sheets twice today because of it. I still smell this dusty, chalk in the air. I've had all the windows open and all exhaust fans going. I don't think they knew what they were doing.
I had a refrigerated air conditioner in my tiny office at work which accumulated black mold. I had what seemed like a cold that wouldn't go away, cough all day at work, better at home. After the Dr asked several questions she said it was the A/C. After inspection she was right. Said"you may not realize it , but it is slowly killing you". We checked several other enclosed offices several of them had mold in them. Others weren't affected as the offices were bigger and people were in & out where I was in there 8/10 hours a day. 15 years later my lungs are not good. Have to be careful of colds, it really affects me.
I would say in my experiences it wasn't "black mold" but like either a spore called Penicillum, Aspergillus and Cladosporium. Some people are unaffected by those spores which may have also contributed to other people not as sick as you
That's true though
Didn't we mix vinegar and baking soda to make volcanoes in the classroom when we were kids?😂
By virtue of sharing your list, you may have just shared countless lives❣
Concrobium is an awesome mold killer. This stuff works. Spray on to saturation, wait a week and do it again. It stinks and you will need ventilation as the fumes will burn your eyes. I have a dirt basement with cinder block walls and an outside leak caused a mold problem last year. Fixed the foundation + dehumidifier + killed
the mold = dry, clean, healthy basement.
At what temp do you set the humidifier ?
hi,i have a concrobium product and it
doesnt smell at all.
@@josecenteno3273 A de-humidifier LOWERS MOISTURE. A humidifier ADDS MOISTURE. Hope helps.
Maybe for minor issues not major. You need to get rid of the moldy stuff.
Thanks for the tips. Really helpful
In my experience, Concrobium works well on drywall, but not on wood.
Bleach also works well on drywall, but not on wood.
Wood is a very hard material to kill mold on.
What’s weird is people who clean attics don’t seem to change the wood they just scrape and clean.
Preventative action. Open the window & keep the moisture below 18%. (or extract the moisture via an extract fan)
In other words, keep the room dry.
Use a proprietary mould spray if needed.
I dare you to try that in Florida!!!!
I also followed Bob Villa's advice for the smell...cut an onion in half and put it in room or basement. Did awesome!
@@Jeph629 Really! The only way I'm gonna get 18% humidity in Florida is to leave the a/c running ALL the time $$$$$, or buy a ticket and fly to Arizona. :D
Humidity below 18%??? Is this a joke? And how you can live there if is that dry? 😅
Hi Brad, Great video, I'm not sure if you can answer this but my house has musty moldy smell on and off when air fan turns on, on the main floor. I cannot pin point the area where the humidity is, however my basement has 44% humidity and it feels a bit more humid than than main floor. Any ideas where what should I do, My house is fairly new 10 years only... I've checked outside and there are no cracks or anything.
I been living in black mold for years and I am so glad to know of these facts about black mold! Thanks k you!
Do you get sick easily, and if so is it your breathing that's affected?
Looks like it got her lol
@@jonnyhonda😂🥴 stopppp
Goes through several methods of killing mold. Then tells you live or dead it still has to be ripped out. Then what the hell is the sense of spending money trying to kill it? Just rip it out, replace it and be done with it.
Flame thrower.
I'm not sure he said ripped out. I think he said to remove the mold after killing. A bit confusing to me.
Removing or disturbing live mold is a serious health hazard and loose spoors will migrate to other areas and begin spreading again. Once the mold is killed, wet it down with the solution and remove it while it's wet to keep from making dust.
Hope this helps and clarifies things a bit.
My thoughts exactly!
There’s different kinds of mold did y’all not watch the video jesus
The snake oil salesman vibe is strong with this one.
Exactly.
A mold specialist is going to tell me the most hidden secret the mold industry is keeping from us.
A mold specialist: You need to hire a mold specialist from the mold industry to get rid of the mold!
That's it, cheers guys, have fun!
what expert? Do they even exist? I had 7 contractors to my home and told them I wanted to finish my basement even though it is already finished. The problem is it smells like mildew as does my house. The majority of them was to basically cover it up. Only one out of seven said we need to take the whole basement down to stud and find the source of the odor. BUT even he thought it would be a few windows and door seals. I tore the basement to studs myself and realized it has nothing to do with door and window seals and is actually traveling down from the 2nd story behind the siding. Me myself figured out the issue. Not some so called basement expert. And yes, 3 out of the 7 had over 20 years experience dealing with wet basements and mold issues.
@@boodybandit Cover it up?? Oh god. Good you listened to your gut! I lived in mold (2 rental apartments) for years, and I am terrified of mold now. First apartment had leaks from an old bathroom, and second one had multiple leaks through the house and was sat on top of an apartment that had a fire hosed down and then got locked up for 6 months straight after.. Imagine that mess. When we moved out we peeled a piece of drywall off and the inside was all black. When I see mold now I sweat a little 😂.
Hehehehe. Taking the proper piss 🤣
How is that a hidden secret? You'd think mold specialist would be singing this on the mountain. LoL
ssssssssssshhhhhh!
Black mould only grows with pure h20 (condensation)
Causes:
Lack of ventilation, cross ventilation needed
Cold walls (non cavity or not insulated)
Drying clothes indoors
Over occupied dwelling
Other damp related issues raising humidity
Damp proofing specialist over 15 years
Good to know.
That’s racist.
You didn't mention AC's problems
i trust you because you like 2stroke , not because a damp proof specialist that's just circumstances , the bi product of riding brrappp is probably the reason your skilled at mold fighting , two stroke makes everyone better !
Mold will grow on water damaged building materials within 24 to 48 hours of remaining damp.
Any idea what source could cause mold behind skirt boarding? Frustrated by the prospect of needing to pull out all of that boarding and possibly our flooring if it spread. Makes it feel daunting and like we should hire someone after all.
I have mold on my cloth shower curtain they say not to bleach my tub gets some mold around the handles how can I clean it all up
I use a mixture of muriatic acid and water depending on the surface. Muriatic acid is so handy around the house; just be aware how dangerous it can be. Gloves, goggles, and acid cartridge on your respirator highly recommended. Amaze the spouse - Great for getting rid of hard water stains in a water kettle in seconds!
😃 " THANKS, BRAD!.... This was really helpful and honest advice. I live within a mid-1970s apartment building with this longstanding issue. Unfortunately, the landlord avoids it due to the cost factor of multi-unit remediation. So, I've had to personally deal with It as much as possible. I recently purchased that ' Mold Control ' solution and was glad to see It upon your list of suggestions. Best Regards! "
My landlord won't deal with it either. I got the same stuff, the Conchrobium. But, now that its on my headboard, I'm starting to flip out. Its multiplying fast! Did you just spray it or scrub? I'm scared cuz of his statement about dead mold causing problems too. I've been having trouble breathing, and when I found it in my clothes it gave me rashes. My Dr sent me to an allergist and I'm allergic to all the molds they test for. The landlord acted like he was gonna do something and even had me have 2 remediators come out and then said it wasn't the structure and it was my fault. Both remediators said he needed an air quality test, but the 2nd had a meter reader and there's high levels of moisture in the walls getting higher as it gets to the ceiling. He also taught me what it looks like and showed me it on 3 dressers and a wood box box I have on the floor.
He (landlord) waited till late fall to make the decision. I realized what was happening last June! Now, I'm trapped in here in the NorthEast where there's nothing I can do. One company told me to get an ac to help get moisture out, but its way too cold for that now. I'm loosing my stuff, my health & my mind cuz of this shit. This place has had water leaking for 20 years the neighbors tell me! I dealt with water leaking in here 5 years ago, but apparently just cuz he fixed the leak doesn't mean the problem is fixed. This is a nightmare. I hope it works for you. I'm scared that spraying it will spread it before it "crushes" the spores like it says. I'm also tempted to try the fogger. Of course its just a temporary fix, but at this point I'll take that over mold everywhere! The mold here is white, so I can't make him do anything without getting an air quality test myself and a lawyer. I don't have that kind of money!
When I noticed it growing thick in the back room on something where it wasn't a few months ago, I figured I had nothing to lose and just squirted it. It seemed like a good test run before I did my headboard. It did mostly disappear. I didn't scrub or rewipe. I just sprayed it and left the room. But, I'm really afraid of spraying it on my headboard; I'm also afraid to go to bed with it there. It's behind a box I made for my cat to look out the window, so I can almost pretend its not there. Almost. 😢
@@heidi1552 I hope things are looking up for you🙏🏼
@@heidi1552 You should get a Lawyer and sue him. Find one that gets paid when you win only. Scum bag landlords are worst.
@@heidi1552 I believe I would be calling the health department if you live in a city. I believe landlord has to remove the mold.
@@heidi1552 How is your mold situation???
Once I had a water gun that got stuck of black mold, I used an ozone generator and It worked very well, just by bubbling ozone directly from de tube into the water with the watergun submerged for 30 minutes, and then left it for one day, the next day It was free of mold.
Thank you very much for this awesome video. While originally from the U.S. I have been residing here in South Africa. My wife inherited a home from her parents that her father built. He is not a contractor so he knows ZIP about moisture control. The part of the house we live in leaks ALL THE DAMN TIME!!!! So naturally there is mold. I guess because we are in the "rainbow Nation" the mold here is also every color. We cant OBVIOUSLY call you (that bill would be astronomical) so this information is well appreciated. Originally I was using Chlorine and laundry detergent and it seem to work, but when rainy season came again (like now) BOOM massive growth. I recently heard soap is mega-food for mold. SO I switched to bleach and you are soooo correct! Bleach does NOT work. SO I'm headed to the store to get some Baking soda and we have plenty of vinegar. Thank you again! I'm going to watch your other video on sickness symptoms.
did it get rid of the mold?
I love how everyone in the comments is some professional as well. It’s hilarious to read through. Haha this video and the comments are hella entertaining
phil chickenfingers no, Im black and live in Chicago.
Again, thank you for the video, I will be calling you after Christmas. God bless you and your family for sharing this your knowledge with the world.
Can you clarify for me please - The video says 1:1 ratio of Borax to Water. But all articles I found (for killing mold with Borax) say 1:16 ratio. I’m also not sure a 1:1 ratio would spray out of a spray bottle nozzle. Seems it would be more of a paste, but I haven’t mixed a 1:1 ratio yet. Would you mind confirming if the 1:1 ratio was correct in your video?
Just ripped out 150 sqft of floating-floor yesterday (a luxury laminate with cork backing) because of an ongoing washing machine leak. Visible black colored mold spores on the cork backing and the concrete subfloor.
I covered the concrete subfloor with a 1:16 borax/water ratio. Now I’m worried that wasn’t strong enough...
Mold damn near killed me,I literally thought I was dying even got life insurance cause of it.story short it ain't nothin to play with,duck the $ that shit will f you up.
What were the first symptoms you started having
@@Mick-bb3uk ... Yes, very good question!
Please post if you're able, it would be much appreciated. Thanks 👍✌️
@@Mick-bb3uk There are so many, it's difficult to diagnose purely from symptoms, and Drs. will tell you it is only sinus problems. For me, I started to get brain fog. Then, fibromyalgia, which is caused by inflammation over your entire lymphatic system. Then, you will start getting "post nasal drip" which will cause you to cough and clear your throat. Near the end, you will be spitting up unimaginable amounts of clear mucus, like a baby...like cups of it. As it progresses, you will be tired constantly, motivation to live or participate in anything will go, and you end up in bed. You are so tired, that if someone said they were going to dump a truck load of dollar bills onto your front porch, you would cry, because the thought of having to go pick it up is more than you can handle. It's the most painful, horrible thing you can imagine, and death is the only thing that appeals to you. In the meantime, doctors will tell you it's all in your head. This makes all the people in your life vanish, because they think you are making it up, and they can't listen to you anymore (even tho at this point you aren't saying anything to anyone...at all.) The sick thing is, it doesn't want to kill you, you are it's host, it wants you just sick enough, that you can't fight it. I've been fighting this tooth and nail for 10 years, but it's a full time job, and the best it ever gets, is that you have a few pretty good days. It is an abomination. Hope this helps...
@@GoddessStone That’s great description. I’ve been going through similar experience for 5 years. I fantasize about moving to a dry climate on the beach or just traveling around in a mold free RV, but it’s hard to muster the energy to make it happen. Like you said, there are some good days. I think getting outside in the sun is super helpful. Anyway, I hope you start to have more and more good days.
That’s deep
Great video! I've been using a humidifier for my dry sinuses which is a problem along with other things I need to change.
I have also been using bleach.
So I'll try what I have at home now which is the peroxide/ water and/ or vinegar/baking soda mix in a spray bottle.
The guy is not giving bad advice when he tells you how to clean mold then says you eventually need to kill it @ the source.
When you find it, u need to do something IMMEDIATELY, so u r not continuously breathing it in. Step 2 is getting rid of it and its source.
Kinda like when AAA puts a doughnut on your car, but warns you that you can't drive on it forever. Or rotating your tires will get more time out of them but u need to get new ones.
You silly rabbits !🐰
Amen
Hey @do7hemath937 Thought I would share a tip with someone who suffers with dry sinuses!
Learn how to make Colloidal Silver for yourself, and use it with a Vapourizer like Vicks instead of a humidifier.
The C.S. keeps any germs from forming inside the Vapourizer so it stays clean, and you are breathing
great moist air! When it is time for a refill, just shake the water tank out so calcium doesn't make stones.
C.S. is easy to make. Use 50/50 C.S. and Tap Water... You won't regret it!
@@momzilla9491 thanks, I will give this a try, Ms Mcguyver !!!!!
@@do7hemath937 You will love my guy from Australia. He won't steer you wrong.
Search ( Colloidal Silver. History, Uses, Research, - Make it DIY in minutes
TinyHouse and Offgrid R) on RUclips. There are a few ways to make a Colloidal Silver generator, but they basically work out the same.
The one thing I added was a small Fish Tank Pump that stirs the water while its cooking. Water stays clear and cuts out most of the metallic taste if you decide to drink it. ***Cures bladder infections!!! Otherwise it has a yellow tint.
Store in dark glass, or if just using for around the house, ie Spray on Mold, use a dark plastic spray bottle. This stuff stays fresh for years! I've been making it for 15 years.
What should I do if I just moved into an apartment. When I walked in it gave me a smell of musk. I started looking and I found the kitchen drawers and the wall full of black mold. Can I sue?
Great video Brad!
Hi Brad I have a question for you first off your VIDEO'S are spot on is it a good idea to purchase some of those Mold test at home depot or lowes the ones that come in the circle dish and place next to your vents I used them before they seem to work to check the AIR in your home let me know thanks bud for your vids 👍
We've always had a very dry basement, but had piers put in our home, when they did this dust was flying everywhere, they put up plastic, but still the dust got everywhere except maybe upstairs bedrooms.. we shut the doors. Since the did the piers the hairline cracks started to leak after rain, and water found its way in by where the piers are... never had that problem.. the humidity became a problem in the basement, and showing high humidity now.. and a musty smell since they came.. My basement I've always had a ton of clothes, toys etc, felt very safe to keep them all down in the basement.. but on many items specially on dark items like a black bag etc showing light dust all over it, but little grayish or white spots .. I don't know if this is mold or just from all the dust.. on our first floor above the basement under the couch found a bunch of white spots on a couch that was over a vent.. I'm not sure what to think, or what to do, my anxiety is really high about all this.
I took toilet paper, twisted it like rope, placed it into the corner / the edges of the bath and wall, soaked it in bleach, left it for a day, removed it and all the black mould (mold) had gone. It does work. Thanks to a TikToker for posting a video clip showing it working.
Are you sure it's not still there and just bleached?
with the three household solutions you provided, are you scrubbing/brushing after spraying borax or hydrogen peroxide or vinegar/baking soda? Thanks for the info!
I find that hydrogen peroxide works fine with mildew. For basic germs _(eg, on door knobs, television remotes, simple non perishable things, etc.)_ then I use 70% isopropyl alcohol. But once things start getting serious _(like with mold),_ then you'll want to break out the vinegar or bleach. Then after bleach or vinegar, you can throw in some baking soda. But baking soda (which alkaline) will neutralize vinegar (which is an acid).
Bleach also happens to be alkaline. I learned that alkaline substances like bleach and baking soda are great for neutralizing and cleaning up pesticides. Hand soap bars are also alkaline. So to clean the pesticides off of the walls/floors/carpet in my house, I'm making my own alkaline cleaning solution which will consist of baking soda, alkaline water, and a soap bar. So far, this style of cleaning with household products has been amazing for helping with allergies!
@@brandondaniels9471 you don't want alkaline products for mold though.
I used to work maintenance in a hospital and everybody can tell what the smell of bleach is like, we were not allowed to use bleach, we used vinegar. Vinegar was the only acceptable mold deterrent in the hospital. I'm not sure but I think hydrogen peroxide was acceptable too.
Why not control the moisture? Install dehumidifiers to keep the building materials dry.
@@2012tkdstudent At what temp should it be set ?
Hydrogen peroxide is bleach bro.
@@makebritaingreatagain2613 Hydrogen Peroxide doesn't SMELL like bleach BRO !!
@@2012tkdstudent yes, dehumidifiers saved my life both mentally and physically. Mold is such a silent killer.
Mr.Fishbein, My home is a quonset hut, the outside of which is covered with polyurethane foam insulation.
On the north side (as opposed to the sunnier south side), this black mold stuff thrives. The poly insulation
is a permanent part of the construction, and it would not be feasible to remove.
If I were to use the baking soda/vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide solutions do you think it would last, or even
be worth the effort?
Until your video popped up via my algorithm, I had no idea about this, other than thinking the mold looks
pretty nasty at times. Thank you.
I needed this!
I NEEDED a Peace of my mind!
Thank you so So SO much.
Hi there thank you very much this was helpful .I'm from sri lanka and I'm currently facing a black mold issue ,unfortunately some of our workers are not aware that these are called black mold and one suggested he would sand paper the wall and remove the mold and then apply a coating .is that a correct way to remove the mold ? I personally ddnt agree and also I adviced him to first find the source of the mold clear that and then get in to cleaning and painting
I read in a building magazine that all drywall has black mold spores in it which become activated when it becomes damp!
Hair color developer 10 Volume is the same as 3% peroxide. This can be purchased in large bottles through a beauty supply open to the public, such as Sally’s Beauty Supply. I have used in a spray bottle to kill mold on a front loading washer. The mold never came back.
Wow, this is such a good idea!
How would 20 volume developer work?
@@flat6fever680 it’s peroxide- stronger than household peroxide
@@presentmoment6542 So 20 would be even better right? I have both. Some is thicker and some is watery.
So everytime I was home I was having trouble breathing felt like I had bronchitis and my eyes would get red sometimes itchy thought it was just allergies but when I wasnt home i felt fine took me *MONTHS* to figure it out the apartment had mold everywhere
I think mold effects people way more than its given credit for
U got that right!
It is TERRIBLE!! We are so sick and have spent thousands figuring this out
Mold can also mess with the brain 🧠
I am now wondering if part of the health benefits of consuming raw apple cider has something to do with killing mold spores in the digestive system. I have heard some speak about occasionally using raw apple cider vinegar as a hair scalp rinse as well.
How can we tell who's going to do a proper A/C mold remedy, who who is "scammy"?
“The mold industry” brilliant! Sounds like a hoot!
To do "restoration work", you are now required to carry "mold insurance".... it was $10k a year in 2005, and was one of the major reasons I could not afford to continue in the industry.
@@shdwbnndbyyt I do remediation in Fort Worth Texas. Some of the laws in place make next to no sense from a practical perspective. I'm really not surprised to hear that
Mold is in the air around us. In the winter there is more mold is the cold damp air. You will never geat rid of it. Insulated walls reduces condensation. Ventilation discourages condensation. Keep on top of your treatment regularly, it's easier when there's not much to treat. Bleach and vinegar does work, but do it often.
Thank you for the info & Tips. I will give these a try!
Hydrogen peroxide is already mixed with water. Mixing it with nondistilled water decomposes the h2o2 into hydrogen and more water making it even weaker than expected.
True. Pour from the bottle into a spray bottle and then spray it directly onto the mold and it will suffocate and die.
Exactly.
He did say 3 %
Also, wouldn’t an acid and a base neutralize each other? Let alone turn your spray bottle into a 2nd grade science fair project
@@tlowery04 Yes, active on its own inactive when combined. Also mixing cleaners is not recommended due to dangers reaction and/or fumes.
THANK YOU!!! I was definitely about to use the bleach!!! I'm already exhausted with this entire issue...back to life, back to reality.
What did you end up using?
@@CHINGONJUICE vinegar and lemongrass essential oil
@@theresistance3818 I started with Bleach, then tried a recipe I found online for concrobium, then vinager, then went out and bought some concrobium and covered area with that after cutting away the visible mold areas. I also purchased a coupld of air purifiers that say they kill mold, the filters in my HVAC are suppose to trap mold and I painted the areas I cut the mold out of with Mold Killing Primer. I also purchased a diffuser and some essential Lemon Oils that is suppose to Kill off spores. I purchased a dehumidifier to bring my humidity down from mid 40's to Mid 30's in my finished basement. Started with a slow dripping shutoff valve I installed behind a build in cabinet 18 years ago so it was a hidden leak until I moved a beverage cooler suspected it was that. Then noticed that the first coupld of inches of the rug next to cabinet would not dry even with a fan on it for days... looked over the area and found a lot of damage and took out and burned the cabinet, the drywall, fixed the dripping leak. I expect the mold is losing the battle now.
Thanks for taking time to help!
assuming the source of the mold is eliminated, does covering the floor with plastic before putting new flooring or carpeting prevent the mold from getting into the new floor and carpeting?
If you spray with vinegar and baking soda mix like you mentioned would you use the concrobium on it as well and would it be before or after? Which would you use first? Thanks
It's good to know if you plan to build a tiny house like me. However, there's something you need to know. Mixing vinegar and baking soda will create a reaction and PRESSURE. So do NOT mix both then immediately close the spray bottle tight or it may explode in your face. Allow time for the reaction to stop, then close the bottle. Also, it's nice to say what to mix, but what are the ratios???
just use bleach and ignore all these idiots
@@chantalle7340 You should do your homework and do a proper research instead of believing just anything from anyone like you just didm then to lecture me. That'd avoid you looking like a fool... Or better yet, go back to school and this time pay attention during the chemistry class. In the mean time, why don't you test the thing by yourself so you'll see your "cancellation" in real time LOL. Put vinegar in a small container and add vinegar in one shot in it, then close with a tight lid. I'll be nice with you by saying "don't stand close to it and certainly not above the container. And do the test with a small container".
Props for some good info. Thank you im dealing with a moldy semi underground apartment
What can I use to sanitize a RV travel, trailer fresh water tank, faucets and waterlines to prevent mold from growing while I put it in storage thank you. Wonderful video.
That’s great if the mixtures work to kill the mold, but he spores can still affect people. Whether or not the spore is alive it can still move around and due harm. I typically use a HEPA vacuum to re clean entire area after spraying product to kill the spores. ALWAYS HEPA VACUUM AFTER FOLKS👍🏼
If you have a little mold. Using 100% Australian Tea Tree Oil and adding water to a spray bottle; spraying directly to the surface, and leaving it for a few minutes. Wipe it off. And spray again on the spot. It will not form again.
Hello
I found black mold growing on the back wall of my laundry cabinet,the wall is abestso,a tradie few yrs back never sealed the new cabinet ,so slowly over time,water was leaking down the wall ..I had a moldy dead smell in laundry for wks,until I found the issue in cabinet,vinegar ,bleach didn't get rid of smell, finally after spraying on oil of clove,smell gone,I've made my real estate aware of this..as the area is still black,a plumber was sent to seal the cabinet correctly,but I'm concerned about the mold stain..will it regrow,?is it contained in the closed cabinet? I did read as it's abestso the mold is growing on..even if dormat, it's still a issue to be removed..my real estate don't seem to think it's important..do you or anyone reading this..have knowledge in abestso mold? Thank you
@@debrarussell8056 THROW the cabinet away.... I'm sure you're long gone and property is sold already, this is an old post ❤
@@debbiedebbie9473
Hi Debbie..no I'm still here..can't throw it away..it's not cabinet it's the wall..the owner use the wall as backing..anyway the oil of Clove fixed the problem,and fixed the seal of tub...so soldier on..Take Care God Bless 🕊️
What if the mold is behind the shower (due to a leak), and down the inside of its adjoining, tiled/plastered wall? It's a finished bathroom, and all I can see doing is spraying your recommendations down the plumbers' holes. Thanks!
Learned a good lesson. I didn’t know bleach is an urban legend on killing molds! I do use white distilled vinegar and baking soda from a video I’d seen her on youtube as well on how to kill drain flies and been so effective!
Watch my secret technique on how to kill mold. Trust me I'm a professional...
Ok, the secret is that you gave to hire a professional. Trust me...
He's an inspector not a mediator.
Dang, I watched all of this thinking I could kill the mold and live happily ever after. Instead it turns out killing it doesn't do you any good, you have to remove it. Why didn't you just say that in the first place?
Thank you for such valuable information.
I have a question for if you don't mind answering it and if you do thank you in advance for your response especially considering that you wrote this 2 years ago. I dry all my delicate clothes in my laundry room on a drying rack but in the summer months (I live in Ontario Canada and it is pretty humid here) we always have a dehumidifier going and the AC and in the winter month we have the heat on and our fan running on our new furnace to circulate the air. I've never noticed any mold in my basement or laundry room which is where I dry my clothes so do you think taking these steps is what helps? Our basement was renovated back in 2018 and we took every precaution we could to try to damp-proof all the walls, floors, etc. I just want to make sure I don't create any mold from the inside by deciding to dry my clothes on a rack rather than in the dryer. What are your thoughts?
I'm only on this page because I've noticed some mold growing in one of our tiled showers on our upper floor (2-story home), it's probably not enough to have an inspector in here but I'm very weary of mold becuase I've had some major health issues over the years due to my autoimmune conditions and Lyme Disease and I just want to make sure I take care of the mold in our one bathroom asap before it gets any worse and want to prevent any further mold growth.
I'm pretty sure the mold in the one bathroom has started because we haven't changed out the calking in several years now and because the grout was never properly sealed in that bathroom, however, we do always run the fan in the bathroom for at least 20 minutes after every shower. So I'm hoping I can just spray the moldy area with 3% hydrogen peroxide (this gentleman mentions diluting it but wouldn't a 3% concentration work best for this application?) then I'll leave it on those areas until it drys and then maybe go back with some vinegar afterward since you should never mix HP and vinegar because of the toxic fumes it can cause. Then I was hoping to let that sit for a bit and then scrub the mold with some baking soda (since again you should never mix baking soda and vinegar because the BS neutralizes the acid (vinegar)) remove the caulking, replace the caulking once everything is clean and reseal the tiles grout. Do you think this would be an effective way to clean this little bit of mold that I have in my bathroom without possibly jeopardizing my health any further or should I just have a grout and caulking restoration company come in to take a look at it?
I don't think my bit of mold requires a full mold remediation specialist because they can cost thousands of dollars. I just want to make sure I effectively kill the mold and spores first before I scrub at them, I'll wear some gloves and my respirator and then throw the gloves and brush away afterward but I don't need to wear an entire hazmat suit do I, lol, or have to worry about knocking up spores into the air? I do have one baseboard in there that also looks like it has some water damage so I should probably remove that as well and see how bad it is. Sorry for the long-winded response/question. Have a wonderful day!
thank you for all the options and not trying to sell us poor people those rediculous expensive products.Video got a like from me and others should do so as well to support this honest,helpful man.
Thank you Mr. Moldie for the tips
I'm looking to get rid of the mold and mildew that grows on the bottom of a rubber bathtub shower mat. Even though the manufacturer says the mat is mold/mildew resistant, it ain't true.
I always recommend remediating outdoor colonies because one of the occupants is going to get in the habit of opening that particular window and develop a hypersensitivity.
I realize this video was made years ago, but I'm surprised you didn't say that people need to leave the sprayed on products on the surfaces for several minutes to kill the mold.
Vinegar without baking soda would kill some mold. Baking soda mixed with vinegar is only useful as a paste: it would have to be scrubbed on, which would spread any surviving spores. Adding baking soda to the vinegar in a spray bottle will clog the bottle.
Hydrogen peroxide doesn't needs to be mixed with water, and actually shouldn't be diluted. The stronger it is, the more effective it is but only if used correctly: on a clean surface and left to sit for at least 8 minutes. This is information directly from experiments posted in scholarly articles.
vinegar Plus baking soda will lead to the formation of CO2. Baking soda neutralizes the acid in the vinegar and thus reducing the pH!
p.s. most molds prefer an acid environment to grow.
@@tywong7633 neutralizing acid is increasing pH... everything
@@JeanClaudePeeters so what solution is effective at killing the mold and keeping it gone? I'm confused...
@@MsDstarr a fungicide
can you post your certificate for mold inspection? thumbs up if we like to see it
Still waiting for Obama's birth certificate too...
After doing the demo on a basement that had a couple feet of flooding and a couple weeks of heat to make it a scene from Mario Brothers I went over everything with a pump sprayer and bleach. A charcoal filtered mask and goggles did the job for large molecule gas. 6 months later there wasn't any mold still.
Thank you. We forget that everything is chemistry related so when people are uneducated they give uneducated advice. Thank you to the person below who explained it.
Thank you! And undiluted bleach will help too. I wouldn’t dilute the hydrogen peroxide either.
Check your bottle for strength its differ % when you buy. Never use it straight
They bleach doesn’t work. It’s manly water
How about tea tree oil? I read it does a number on mold.
2:00 is where he says what to use that you may have at home to kill black mold but the main thing is to determine the type of mold you have by consulting a professional and having it determined if and when to have it removed by a remediation specialist.
Exactly. Not all dark molds are ‘black mold’.
Any tips for swamp coolers? I used vinegar today to clean mine up but it seems like it's always the perfect Breeding ground and tends to come back every year. There are always areas you can't really get to.
Uhhhh...what are the measurements using vinegar and baking soda, 3% peroxide and water?
I had black mold in the basement...hired a guy to remove the source...which was paneling/drywall and beadboard right to the cement block walls...he then used diluted bleach
@Jeff Johnson AHAHAHA🤣🤣👏
I had a basement window leak behind the wall. I have white mold growing behind the wall under the floor in the ceiling in the rafters of the basement. Mold is growing on everything. We are tearing all the walls out. But I’ve been washing everything with bleach water for a month now. Think of washing everything in your house it sucks. What kills white mold? What should I be doing?
Thank you for sharing. This mold was found in my child's playroom. There was a cavity inspection made and it is on top on the ceiling. I was wondering if anything in the room can be saved or should we throw everything out? Thank you.
Clean with diluted bleach ,leave 24 hrs and paint over with a oil based undercoat,job done!
I use gasoline and gun pouder. That way it never grows back.
But I don't understand why you won't to get rid of mold. It kill strap throat.
My apartment has mostly gray mold all over the walls and ceilings and it was due to me being away from the apartment for a few months. I had my windows closed but had a ceiling fan on but it wasn't on high. I'm located in a very humid area. Will zinsser mold killing primer work getting rid of the mold? I have used vinegar to try to get rid of the mold... spray it on wall and ceiling and wait an hour before scrubbing it with a bristle brush. In the areas with a good amount of gray mold, I was able to remove maybe 50% of it. It would then always come back. However, the big areas with a lot of gray mold which is throughout 2 rooms... I barely removed anything at all. Would this mold killing primer be all I need to remove the mold? So I just paint over the ceilings and walls and that is it? I have a ton of mold in these 2 rooms... apartment is just these 2 rooms. I heard you first need to kill the mold first... so that would mean spray vinegar on every ceiling and wall area with gray mold... then scrub all the areas... and even though the gray mold is still clearly visible... you then wait maybe an hour before you go and paint the wall and ceiling with this? The thing is I have a lot of gray mold throughout the ceiling and wall in one room... the other room it's mostly on the walls. The wall and ceiling is cinderblock or possibly concrete I believe.
Can you give advice on this?