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How to get mold off bathroom walls



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Notsobusy




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 5:56 am
I just noticed that there is mold on my bathroom walls. How do I get it off safely? It's high up, it's like the top foot or 18 inches of the wall is starting to get moldy. I'm afraid to use bleach higher up, what if it drips on me?

Also, how can I prevent it from coming back again?
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momX4




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 6:57 am
Use diluted vinegar. Wont harm you or ruin your clothing, although I suggest wearing work clothing. I need to do this every few months.
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:06 am
Notsobusy wrote:
I just noticed that there is mold on my bathroom walls. How do I get it off safely? It's high up, it's like the top foot or 18 inches of the wall is starting to get moldy. I'm afraid to use bleach higher up, what if it drips on me?

Also, how can I prevent it from coming back again?

Is it on the tile, grout, or sheetrock walls?
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amother
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Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:11 am
I have on my ceiling- following...
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Notsobusy




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:23 am
It's on painted walls.

Momx4 - what ratio of water to vinegar do you use? When I googled I saw people say to use Borax, but I always thought that was poisonous, maybe I'm wrong.
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:26 am
Notsobusy wrote:
It's on painted walls.

Momx4 - what ratio of water to vinegar do you use? When I googled I saw people say to use Borax, but I always thought that was poisonous, maybe I'm wrong.

You can use the vinegar to get the surface cleaned off but know that the spores are still there inside and you'll still be breathing it in. Unfortunately, it needs to be replaced and a proper vent (even a simple one that's like a fixture one that doesn't need majornstallation) needs to be put in so it doesn't happen again. Sad
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Notsobusy




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:33 am
ra_mom wrote:
You can use the vinegar to get the surface cleaned off but know that the spores are still there inside and you'll still be breathing it in. Unfortunately, it needs to be replaced and a proper vent (even a simple one that's like a fixture one that doesn't need majornstallation) needs to be put in so it doesn't happen again. Sad


What do you mean needs to be replaced, do you think we need to have the walls taken down and rebuilt? I really can't afford that.

We do have an exhaust fan, but we don't use it often, we only use it to clear foul odors from the bathroom. I was under the impression that it's not safe to keep it running for long periods of time.

This bathroom doesn't have a window, but we never had a problem until now, we're living here over 10 years. It could just be that now that my kids are teens they're taking more, and longer showers. Could that be causing the problem?
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:40 am
Notsobusy wrote:
What do you mean needs to be replaced, do you think we need to have the walls taken down and rebuilt? I really can't afford that.

We do have an exhaust fan, but we don't use it often, we only use it to clear foul odors from the bathroom. I was under the impression that it's not safe to keep it running for long periods of time.

This bathroom doesn't have a window, but we never had a problem until now, we're living here over 10 years. It could just be that now that my kids are teens they're taking more, and longer showers. Could that be causing the problem?

Yes the sheetrock needs to be replaced. Sad It's a porous surface and once mold gets on it's there growing even if you don't see it.
You need to run the vent while showering and for 1 hour afterwards. We had this in our old place and had to replace the ceiling sheetrock. Sad
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Tzutzie




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:44 am
The exhaust needs to run after a shower or bath.

The toilet in my parents house js fully tiled. Even the ceiling because there are no windows in the full baths (city home).
Im afraid you do have to get tothe mold out. Or else it will travel like a cancer. The sooner you get it out the better.
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Notsobusy




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:47 am
ra_mom wrote:
Yes the sheetrock needs to be replaced. Sad It's a porous surface and once mold gets on it's there growing even if you don't see it.
You need to run the vent while showering and for 1 hour afterwards. We had this in our old place and had to replace the ceiling sheetrock. Sad


Will bleach get it out completely, or is the only option to replace the sheetrock?

My teenagers take showers pretty late at night, I don't want to run it all night and I definitely don't want anyone staying up for another hour to shut it.
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Tzutzie




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 7:58 am
Notsobusy wrote:
Will bleach get it out completely, or is the only option to replace the sheetrock?

My teenagers take showers pretty late at night, I don't want to run it all night and I definitely don't want anyone staying up for another hour to shut it.



Can you do a timer switch?
You can get those are home depot or lowes. And if your husband is handy, he can install it himself. (Youtube diy).
Your teens turn it on, after an hour it turns off by itself.

Also, there are a few kinds of mold. There are two very dangerous types. As long as they aren't tampered w it isn't damaging unless you have an allergy. One type od mild is dangerous even if it is just on your walls. (If someone has a mold allergy it can be severe. So keep that in mind if you have guest using the bathroom. One of my guests ended up in the ER with a severe reaction.)
Please have a liscenced mold specialist check it out for you and take it out.

Mold is no joke.
If a kid needed a med im sure you will find a way to take care of it. This is a health concern. It's not just cosmetic.
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 8:35 am
Notsobusy wrote:
Will bleach get it out completely, or is the only option to replace the sheetrock?

My teenagers take showers pretty late at night, I don't want to run it all night and I definitely don't want anyone staying up for another hour to shut it.

You won't be able to get underneath the surface. It's not metal or glass where you scrub it off the surface. The pores are living and breathing underneath the paint in the sheetrock.
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Notsobusy




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 10 2017, 9:01 am
Thanks everyone. I guess for now I will have to settle for getting rid of it temporarily. Eventually we will have to replace the walls Sad
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