How To Remove Mold From Home Walls And Floor

For unfinished surfaces skip to the steps to remove mold from drywall.

How to remove mold from home walls and floor.

Don gloves and eye protection and liberally spray a 1 to 10 solution of bleach and water on the surface. Rinse the cloth regularly to avoid spreading mold. A high efficiency particulate air hepa vacuum should be used to vacuum up as much dirt and debris as possible. Rinse with water and wipe dry keeping windows open until fully dry.

Allow the solution to remain on the moldy area for at least 15 minutes before scrubbing or retreating. Dry the floor with a soft cloth. Reapply the spray lightly this time. Use an antimicrobial detergent in water and a clean rag.

Simply mix one part bleach to 16 parts water one cup of bleach to one gallon of water and apply to the mold affected areas. Cut long slits across vinyl and linoleum flooring sliding a scraper underneath the flooring and pulling up as you scrape. Let sit for 10 to 20 minutes and rinse with a garden hose. Spray the moldy area well then immediately scrub with a clean cloth or brush to remove the surface layer of mold.

Use a chemical stripper or apply heat with a heat gun to remove stubborn. Scrub tough stains with a stiff bristle brush dipped in the solution. Wipe the floor with a soft cloth dipped into a mildly soapy solution first wringing out most of the moisture. In addition exterior mold can easily work its way into the house if left unchecked.