How to Fix Mold in a House

Mold can be found as a blackened substance in your shower or as discoloration of your drywall. It is not hard to get rid of, but you have to be careful not to use any solution that will damage fabric or carpet. Instead of chlorine bleach, you can use oxygen bleach to safely remove mildew from fragile materials.

Things You'll Need

• 4 cups of water
• Fan
• 1 cup of chlorine bleach (oxygen bleach where applicable)
• Scrub brush
• Paint
• Newspapers
• Towels or rags
• Spray bottle

Instructions

The Process

1. Combine four parts water with one part bleach. Put the mixture in a spray bottle.

2. Spray the solution directly onto mold until the area is saturated. Scrub the area with a brush.

3. Wipe the area with a damp towel to remove any excess mold.

4. Spray the molded area again and wipe clean.

5. Give the area time to dry. Use a fan to help. Put some old newspapers on the floor and open the paint can.

6. Paint over the area where the mold has just been cleaned. Use interior paint and make sure that the color matches the previous paint color.

7. Allow the paint 24 hours to dry. Keep the area dry to prevent the accumulation of future mold.

Tips & Warnings

• If your home has been infested by mildew that you find hard to remove on your own, you may need to call a professional.

• Prevent mildew by keeping your attic properly ventilated and fixing any leaks in your home.

References

• Removing mold
• Mold removal