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Mold And mildew

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:02 pm
by saxman14701
Well got floors up and all the insulation is wet, so I am replacing it. But also found mold and mildew in walla. What's the best way to get rid of it?

RE: Mold And mildew

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:02 pm
by scottman
I had heard that bleach will kill the mold and mildew. For inside a wall, I don't know if a spray bleach (ie Clorox Kitchen Cleanser) would be better. My aunt took up her floor after her fridge leaked, and poured some bleach on the mildewed areas.

RE: Mold And mildew

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:47 pm
by Greg
Saxman, realistically the only way to get rid of the mold is to replace the sheetrock. You may kill it, but the spors will still be there. plus when you open the wall up you can find the source of the moisture that causes the mold. It can be a major job, but if you are going to do the job, do it once the right way. Gregf