How to GET RID OF MOLD | Don't use bleach!

[@dryflyman7121]

Retired Building Surveyor here. Before deciding on any treatment it is essential that a proper diagnosis of the cause is established first. Particularly whether the mould is associated with a structural defect like rising damp or penetrative damp. In these cases mould is not always present, mainly water staining and degradation of building materials like plaster and timber etc. Condensation is an environmental problem caused mainly by the occupier, but exacerbated by poor building design and poor insulation. Prevention rather than cure is the essential thing. Not always popular advice. Occupiers have, in a lot of cases, already decided that it is the building’s fault not theirs ! Steady regular heat and ventilation are key recommendations. The colder the internal structure the more likely you are to suffer condensation. My experience was that modern lifestyle contributes a lot to condensation problems. Elderly/retired households are less likely to suffer as their lifestyle is different. Many other aspects to consider but it would take too long here. One final observation, wood chip wallpaper is the worst thing you can have on your walls. 95% of condensation mould problems I investigated had this dreadful material. In very serious cases dehumidifiers (not in bedrooms) are helpful, but Positive Pressure Fans are excellent.

[@how-tohouse]

Great input! Much appreciated. Indeed it's essential to tackle the source of moisture first and replace material if necessary, for permanent mold control

[@lovettewilliams4114]

Beautiful 😍 that was well done 👍 I enjoyed reading 📖 and learning from you.. we appreciate you sharing.. thank you 😊

[@squid4451]

Basic question here. I've never owned a dehumidifier, but why is a dehumidifier in a bedroom not helpful?

[@katperson7332]

@@squid4451 I’m also wondering that. Could it be that if it dries the air out too much then while you’re sleeping you could have discomfort in the sinuses?

[@emmathompson6470]

@@katperson7332 I use a dehumidifier in bedrooms but only when not sleeping it dries out skin and the mouth if on when sleeping

[@midnightrunner684]

We dabbed over the mold with a sponge and straight bleach, waited a few days and painted over it with Killz paint .Thats been over 5 years and the mold has never returned

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

Bleach is always good but you might want to check behind the wall just to make sure though

[@NeelSea]

No, bleach is NOT good. Bleach will make you think it’s gone but actually makes the billions of spores go airborne. It’s a no no in the mold KNOWLEDGE world

[@Felhasználó-s4l]

💯°/° hypo to rub through over the wall. The mold disappears !!! A good and cheap solution against steam: put salt in a plastic box. The salt absorbs the water (steam) what to do? drain the water from the salt, dry the salt in the oven and use it again. You don't need expensive machines, just put some bowls with salt next to the wall. This can also be used in the cupboard in a margarine box, just pour the water off it in winter.

[@how-tohouse]

Thanks for sharing!

[@donnacsuti4980]

Problem salt can break down wood and other wall materials and takes long exposure. 10% bleach kills in 30 min to 1 hr and does less damage

[@kennethz3366]

Thanks for the tips. What is hypo?

[@Felhasználó-s4l]

Nátrium-hipoklorit = hypo

[@Felhasználó-s4l]

with an open window, in a well-ventilated room with a mouth mask, perform the cleaning. and use a fan if you have one. when you are done with hypo cleaning, wash the wall with "scented" water

[@virginiahoffman8103]

Love your tips. Jacksonville, Florida

[@hamishthecat4370]

A friend used milk on their ceilings claiming that the bacteria in the milk kills off the bacteria in the mould and paint over.

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

You do realize that mold isn't a bacteria right lol

[@Peeved100]

​@@shaquileoatmeal7365You do realize the poster was telling us what a *friend* believed to be true. Not necessarily what the poster believed. Right?

[@tonyburton5706]

Bleach works very well

[@JoyForlifeat50]

plz do NOT use bleach🤦‍♀️‼️ that is a myth, use vinegar is 50/50... better is hydrogen peroxide and after the exterior of the area is sprayed you will want to use a syringe, go through about 8-10 in above the entire area and saturate in the wall... also use a small drill, then patch and repaint the damage areas IF REMOVING the section and replacing the drywall is not an option for you ‼️‼️‼️ after molded area is remediated, use lysol wipes to test with a home kit for any return or residual missed...... (certified mold remiediator and lead abatement here) hope this helps 🙏‼️

[@Rink03]

@@JoyForlifeat50 You're spreading lies, Bleach is the ONLY way to remove mold and mildew out of a house, and if its Black mold, Nothing you 'spray' on it will work, removal of the materials then use clorox to clean every surface in the house with it. Repainting does NOT get rid of Mold, I lived in an apartment place that had BLACK mold and they tore out rugs and repainted, yet it kept on spreading, mold propagates by Spores, Not by roots. Stop being so ignorant and please stop misleading people when it comes to removing Mold and mildew

[@simonac688.]

Pro Tip 11% hydrogen peroxide 👍👍

[@toml.8210]

Is white vinegar the same as "cleaning vinegar? It's the cheap kind of vinegar you find at discount stores or in the cleaning isle at the grocery store.

[@how-tohouse]

The only difference between cleaning vinegar and the distilled white vinegar is their levels of acidity. White vinegar is usually 95 percent water and 5 percent acid. By contrast, cleaning vinegar contains up to six percent acid and is around 20 percent stronger than regular white vinegar. Both can be used to effectively clean many different items and surfaces. Good luck cleaning!

[@carlitoragojo8063]

Thanks for the your informative tips more power God bless..from the Phillipines olopsville Aries of San Mateo Rizal...

[@how-tohouse]

Thanks for sharing with us! 🙌

[@williammiller6110]

Wall materials such as sheetrock (shown throughout this video) MUST BE REMOVED and discarded to eliminate the mold due to porosity. Treating one side of it IGNORES the wall interior. Harder materials such as framing lumber can be sanded down THEN treated with fungicide... but sheetrock/drywall should be REMOVED on all affected areas + 2 feet beyond the edge of any visible growth.

[@how-tohouse]

Thank you for sharing. Great info!

[@elephantintheroom5678]

Just make sure there are no micro-cracks where it can access the nails or screws in your house, because it will RUST them out. And there's no stopping it once it starts. Is the risk worth using vinegar? Ask yourself that question, first.

[@Christine-ks4qi]

Baking soda helps too

[@drive-2786]

how to do ,explain

[@LMC232]

This doesn't work as well as I'd hoped. The chemical option did the trick for me and has proved longer lasting.

[@kennethz3366]

Which chemical or brand product you use?

[@drive-2786]

yeah which chmeical .............LOWISE COLLINS ?

[@m.e.p.b.]

what kind/brand please 🙏🙏🙏

[@martinaguero6503]

@@m.e.p.b. TNT

[@peterrudy9207]

You could incorporate a ozone machine .

[@rustywater3219]

Just cover it with Killz paint primer. Voila, encapsulated.

[@genossinwaabooz4373]

Says house-flipper landlord type!

[@stevec5465]

Will it kill Cordyceps? Joel

[@marybarrett47]

good info - thank you

[@how-tohouse]

Good to hear! You're very welcome.

[@donaldcassidy1592]

Mold/bedbugs = sell or move immediately if present in home

[@how-tohouse]

'How to get rid of..' the other way ;-)

[@billh.1940]

Donald, have you tried kerosene and a match, quick way to get rid of mold, and many pests, like wife.😮😮😅

[@DivineLightPaladin]

​@@billh.1940what is wrong with you?

[@billh.1940]

@@DivineLightPaladin it was a joke. But it is one way.

[@Truth.Justice5974]

I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your household mold cleaning tip.

[@how-tohouse]

You are very welcome. Great to see you more often :)

[@user-ce5sz9hj7y]

Does white vinegar works for dry walls?

[@how-tohouse]

Yes, you can use white vinegar to remove mold from drywall. Spray undiluted vinegar on the mold, let it sit for an hour, then scrub gently. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry the area completely. Repeat if necessary.

[@darrenmetal3338]

Title says...DON'T use bleach.....me: what? using bleach for as long as I can remember for cleaning stains, mold etc and it works waaaay better than vinegar in my humble opinion

[@how-tohouse]

Bleach is a very strong cleaner indeed, although be careful to use it on mold. Bleach contains water. The water travels down to the root of the mold and helps it thrive. This is why mold problems often become worse a few days after bleach is applied.

[@TheDieselndust]

@@how-tohouse bleach contains water. And you are recommending vinegar and water! LMAO. 🤦‍♂️

[@moirapettifr7127]

With bleach the mold will come back even stronger in my experience andxactually it spreads. We had mold in a wood cabin and I can affirm that bleach made it worse.

[@bobcholawo6787]

Thank you.

[@how-tohouse]

😁👍

[@poiboipi7508]

You used a clip from a video that strongly advocated for bleach over vinegar.

[@drjauntytv]

Lol I noticed that too 😂

[@jonnyvondoom2631]

TCP works

[@kevinreese8224]

I use fabric refresher and the mold never comes back to that spot in my experiences 👌🏽

[@how-tohouse]

Thanks for sharing with us!

[@HeavenlyLights]

You mean the liquid you pour in the last rinse of laundry? = fabric softener?

[@tobylerone8416]

​@@HeavenlyLightsI think he means fabric freshener like a product called Febreeze. I've never tried it on mould myself though.

[@hanklee5400]

1/1 water/vinegar? thats fast and loose. white vinegar comes in at least 4%&5%...

[@kitty-rp7bg]

Thank you 🤣 😅

[@BSchmidty]

If you use microfiber or other cloths, is it safe to keep and wash them? What about the scrub brushes?

[@how-tohouse]

Yes no problem. Just was them as usual (hottest possible). Leave no chance for the mold? Then put them in a pre-wash with vinegar. Good luck!

[@Rink03]

@@how-tohouse Hot water doesnt remove 'mold'

[@Rink03]

@@how-tohouse Vinegar is good for pots and pans, but won't do a thing against MOLD

[@preciousb2672]

I tired vinegar to get rid mould, it did’n work I even used baking powder with it

[@bella-bee]

You need 10% vinegar not the usual 5% because it’s the acid that’s doing the work. Don’t add baking powder, which is just a mixture of a tartaric acid (quite weak) and sodium bicarbonate, which is an alkali and will further weaken your vinegar . They cancel one another out. Sorry, I’m not surprised it didn’t work.

[@neil-ko5ff]

When it’s that bad change the Sheetrock because it’s definitely on the inside it’s not going away on inside you will still be breathing it so don’t listen to this

[@gropatapouf5998]

White vinegar doesn't work, I've tried it. Natural remedies don't work against serious problems in general.

[@disturbed5999]

Does this technique get rid of stalkers too. I'm asking so I won't need a good defense lawyer later 🤷🏾

[@finleyfendt3750]

Best way to get rid of mold, sell, now. 👍👍👍. 5-9-2023

[@Rink03]

Just take a match to it if its black mold and in everywhere, because you wont be able to get rid of it if its gotten deep intoa house. Mold will literally Eat wood and ruin your house and your health

[@mold.solutions]

Unfortunately, your advice is dangerous and honestly this video is hard to watch. Yes, Vinegar is better than bleach. That we can agree. But for you to spray mold with any product and then expect to go wipe it down, does not address the fact that mold is a living organism that wants to survive and defend itself. It will release spores and mycotoxins in an effort to survive and defend. We have had people wind up in the emergency room after doing this. A very small amount of mold and you may get away with this, but your video, is showing large levels of colonization. You are underestimating how toxic mold can be. Not JUST black mold, which is technically named Stachybotrys Chartum. I strongly recommend you relook at this video and do your homework before putting out information that if used could result in health issues for homeowners or renters.

[@Theodora-uh4ck]

You can't get rid of mold. It's inide of the walls and create mycotoxins unseen in the air.

[@Koen75NL]

Agreed.

[@yehehua3]

Isn`t Mold a place in North Wales😂

[@how-tohouse]

Please excuse us for American spelling :)

[@veepee1741]

REMOVING MOLDS USING VINEGAR IS JUST TEMPORARY

[@JamesColeman12]

why this video sounds like it was voiced by an Ai? am i tripping ?

[@brunovanzuky1544]

Dont buy stuff use vinegar because its cheaper....End of video hire a company.....Nice

[@drive-2786]

u have choices right ?

[@christinemarshall1366]

It's spelt MOULD.

[@how-tohouse]

Please excuse us for American spelling :)

[@61chickens]

@@how-tohouse - Well this Englishman can excuse you, but I'm not sure the inhabitants of Mold in North Wales will be so charitable...😁

[@thedancingalien7766]

Scrub A dub Dub😅😅😅😅

[@fifitrixibelle9279]

Mould is spelt…Mould not Mold

[@how-tohouse]

Please excuse us for the American spelling :)

[@fifitrixibelle9279]

@@how-tohouse ohh oops.. sorry we don’t spell that way it looked odd..my mistake

[@stevep7950]

it is spelled Mould not mold. Mold is a town in wales.

[@how-tohouse]

Please excuse us for the American spelling ;-)

[@righttoexplain]

@@how-tohouse The spelling police are in town. 🤣

[@missdee3470]

I'm sorry to tell you this but in America it's spelled mold

[@Rink03]

In American English its 'Mold'

[@holycow3355]

@stevep7950 You must be fun to have around, NOT !!!!!! NO REPLY READ.

[@shortvideostutorials.1]

Make another video how to spell mould

[@how-tohouse]

Please excuse us for American spelling ;-)

[@Jesus.Eternal]

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[@Koen75NL]

If you feel lonely just watch ghost movies

[@midnightrunner684]

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[@paularivera4574]

Amen

[@paulrobinson2996]

Learn to spell ‘mould’ correctly.

[@how-tohouse]

Please excuse us for using American spelling ;-)

[@gregfrie1458]

Water and chlorine

[@Rink03]

dont even bother with water, get the outdoor extra strength Clorox and use it undiluted.

[@timheersma4708]

Pool chlorine is 65% Sodium Hypochlorite (many tiimes stronger than household bleach...put in a spray bottle concentrated...wear a mask, spray on, close all doors and walk away for at least 24 hours. It will permeate into wall board.