How to remove and kill mold / mould

This is how i remove and kill mold in seconds so it never comes back. I use a solution of bleach and water to clean and kill mould from walls and ceilings. Although many people and blogs claim that bleach does not kill mold i have found the opposite to be true over the past 10-15 years of using this method. Interestingly you will find bleach as an ingredient in most mold removal products purchased. If you don't address the underlying issues causing the mold you can expect it to return in the future. Main causes of mold are poor ventilation, moisture, inadequate exhaust fan ect... For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
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[@krash6896]

Bill, Pulmonologist (lung doctor) here - wear a mask brother. I love your channel and have used your videos in the past and would like to see them continue for many years to come, so please mask up even for quick in/outs like this. General rule, if you're not willing to lick it before or after you break it up, mask up!

[@billshowto]

Much appreciated, I will keep that in mind. Definitely wouldn’t lick it 👍

[@MichaelMichelmore-Fegg]

Protect eyes from bleach. Temporary blindness is still blindness.

[@spudpud-T67]

Wearing a mask does make licking the surface harder.

[@misssummersalt]

@@spudpud-T67 🤣👏

[@mareksumguy1887]

Krash Wow, you’re some expert! You simply tell him to wear a “mask”?! 🤦‍♂️

[@josephthompson4363]

I'm a painter decorator over 40 years. I have always used bleach and I will not use anything else. Apply with a 5 inch flat brush 50/50 bleach water solution and create a froth. I do this twice leaving the bleach for about 15 minutes each application. Seal any stains and your ready to go. I return to jobs I have done years after so I know it works. One thing I should point out is the root cause should always be dealt with; poor ventilation and high humidity etc.

[@gruano72]

Q

[@michie4872]

Thank you kind sir. I like useful truth. 😊 You should make your own videos also

[@latoyajemiri4290]

Hi Joseph how much bleach do you use? Do you use the full strength or do you dilute it?

[@josephthompson4363]

@@latoyajemiri4290 Hi There, I use a good quality house hold bleach and I mix it 50/50 hot water. Only mix as much as you need. Wear protective gloves and goggles and protect surrounding areas from splashes. Best applied with a paint brush.

[@jillpearson5989]

How do you deal with mould on curtain linings

[@camb6176]

Worked for me, been a year now and mold has not returned. I did replace the exhaust fan too. You're a true legend Bill.

[@whodisnewphone]

JUST A WORD OF ADVICE, SPRAY THE AREA "FIRST" WITH THE SAME BLEACH SOLUTION. If you dont moisten the spores first, as you brush the liquid on the dry spores in front of the brush stroke will break apart and spore "DUST" will be airborne. 1. Always wear Mask and goggles (Stachybotrys mold will kill you if you breathe even a few spores) 2. Spray 50/50 bleach solution on contaminated area, making sure its all wet. (thus eliminating the chance of spores particles in the air) 3. Do exactly what you did in the video

[@MarcoPolux]

Exactly my thoughts 👍

[@breakergirl47]

Not everyone can die from black mold though. Others have no reaction to it.

[@MarcoPolux]

@@breakergirl47 it´s not just the reaction, but the sickens they can give you if they enter your organism and overwhelm your immune s. That could kill any living organism, no matter if the organism reacts or not.

[@cjjuszczak]

@@breakergirl47 Why risk your life on the chance you "won't react" to a probability of deathly spores that kills most people ? That's as dumb as having sex without without protection on the chance you're one in a million who's HIV immune o.O

[@breakergirl47]

@@cjjuszczak when you are affected by black mold or Allergic to mold, once it’s your house, you will be experiencing sickness most of the time. You will be coughing more often for example. Which means it can kill you over time. Other people are immune to it. It’s different from person to person. It has nothing to do with taking a risk or immoral behavior.

[@scotttrimingham8639]

Absolutely right about the importance of ventilation.

[@cttravels5244]

Brother. You were born to do this stuff. Respect.

[@leigh6113]

Bill your the OG handyman, so much experience and quality workmanship as always 👊

[@billshowto]

👍

[@j.s.korenic007]

If you have a problem area, kill and clean off the mould let the surface dry then paint it with anti microbial paint. Its special formula stops mould spores from attaching to the painted surface. I reckon every wet area and closet be painted with it. Sure was a lifesaver for us 👍 especially when there's design flaws like laundries and bathrooms with no windows or ventilation capabilities. It sucks too in older homes where they haven't waterproofed the shower or laundry floor when building. That's a royal pet peeve of mine.

[@Niqua10023]

Good idea

[@agemoth]

Never heard of that ,interesting tip !

[@patriciamoore3318]

Thank you!

[@peterryan7340]

Benzalkonium Chloride or Pool Algaecide is what professional mold removal companies use during insurance work. Then once that has killed the spores, bleach is used to remove the discolouration. I hope this helps

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Absolutely, thank you. I imagine you use it neat?

[@peterryan7340]

@@Pip7-px3wq yes

[@saraswatkin9226]

Thanks for that info.

[@vVinchi]

Thank You!

[@woodstream6137]

What are the fumes like compared to bleach? I've only ever seen benzylkonium CL in little sanitary wipes for first aid.

[@albabeful]

Please always mask up before working with airborne particles such as mold! I'm a nurse and as much as I appreciate your solution, I don't want you or others to be subjected to the hazard of breathing in mold

[@shokdj1]

I’ve breathed in loads I’m a painter and decorator and often have to sand mould will I die?

[@sebastianniittyvuopio5017]

No if its fake 😂

[@00zarzu00]

@shokdj1 you will definitely die. from mold? maybe not. maybe so. it could make you sick… could give you an issue when you’re 85… you likely won’t drop dead because of it, but over time, you may feel constant very low grade illness or you could get cancer or something. idk. use protection; that’s always the best answer.

[@markdickens6426]

​​@@shokdj1What kind of idiot voluntarily breathes in mould when he can avoid it? Probably the same kind who justifies smoking 60 fags a day, and thinks, "So far, so good".

[@panicmerchants]

​@@shokdj1listen to the medical experts you pillock

[@leo150125]

Man, love your knowledge and the fact that you share your learnings. You also have a great attitude mate!! Thanks for all the help!! Cheers from Perth mate!!!

[@chrisclarke7828]

Kids of 5 years old know this in Spain and Portugal.

[@user-ph4jw9rw3n]

Fantastic advice and video, my ceiling is completely clean and looks almost new! Thanks!

[@f1remandg]

You are partially right, I’ve used it for years and don’t understand when you see it on tv that people are living with it, if the landlord isn’t doing his job and sorting it out, take the photos witnesses etc, but don’t live with it, bleach is cheap, use 3 parts or even full as he said. The only part is it attracts dust as it’s a little sticky and the dust gives mould a better key to get hold, on a ceiling you don’t get a lot of dust so great and a good video, no tricks well done!

[@ajaykarratha]

Great video again, Bill. You make it look so easy, though !

[@CaroleN-my5rm]

Mask, Goggles, Gloves and followed your instructions! Brilliant, thank you so very much😀

[@Stevej2013]

Thank you brother. We have it all over with this wet weather. You are a legend!

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

[@jakestarling3897]

@@billshowto I'm in the middle of building and can see some black mould spots on the timberframe. What should I do? I think its because of the heavy rain .

[@jeanbudgell7015]

Thank you 🙏 for all your tips, very much appreciated.❤️👍🙏

[@nickstoic2944]

Thanks champ, we love practical solutions.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day from Sydney. You do a wonderful job. Thankyou. 🌏🇦🇺

[@user-yv2sc5qv7x]

In My Opinion, you're Spot-On. Great advice

[@garythompson9452]

Thanks for putting this up. I would add that people should wear safety glasses as well. Potential chance of bleach dripping down. You can't beat experience. a lot of confusing information floating around, so thanks again.

[@coucous-oz2zk]

I am feeling so fortunately because your video really helps much. Thank you and Kelly sending loves and gratitude with blessings to master Bill ❤🎉😊

[@ewanjamie1171]

Another wonderful video Bill. Great to know bleach works as i did not know this before you said it. Thank you

[@billshowto]

👍

[@creativecareer1133]

Thank you for a great video. It's brilliant advice

[@Lesli12220]

Great video. I have dealt with mold on numerous occasions, unfortunately. Once following this information...and I have tried vinegar and bleach...here is a product called Benefact that is non-toxic (well, I still wouldn't lick it) and has a much better odour than either of the others. It has a preventative factor as well. Some duct cleaning companies use it. It has worked for me. It comes in two sizes and the smaller size would work for most situations. Because of my past experience, I apply it, with a spray botte, let a little heater "cook it in" and apply it again. I use it in the hard to reach areas of my shower too.

[@johnhoff2806]

Always learning mate your a champ 🏆 real handy tips. 👍 thanks 😊 🙏

[@valishaportelli9634]

Hi Bill, I had a fist size mould spot, not very dark on our bathroom roof, used a damp cloth with 100% bleach and wiped over, let it dry , gone. Thanks so much , this patch was annoying me from the rain we had earlier in the year. Thanks for all your tips.

[@DruTheProphet]

You need a new roof or roof repair in that area then.

[@sarahpeagler27]

Mold does clean bleach it just dyes the spores..

[@billhester8821]

​@DruTheProphet nope. Water travels.

[@billhester8821]

Rinse. Repeat

[@jimpapathanasiou878]

Hi Bill you provide excellent advice and video content please wear your PPE you don't what chemicals in your eyes,skin,airways all the best from jim the plumber queanbeyan nsw.

[@billshowto]

You’re 100% correct, I just get lazy sometimes 👍

[@Iloveyoursmile]

Thank you for advice. I’ll try this one.

[@conjunctivitis420]

Legend! Exactly what I needed

[@edwardmartinez3634]

Black toxic mold affects the drywall or plaster from the back of the wall board or ceiling board to the front. If it is severe, a fix like this would tear apart the surface. Suit up with tyvek coverall, wear a mold type respirator, good vinyl coated gloves and make a solid plastic perimeter containment walls and floor and do the demo after the surface is cleaned. While doing the demo, spray bleach on the back side of the drywall to neutralize the spores. Put all the debris and dirty used up rags in big black construction bags and spray more bleach inside the demo bags and tie up with tape. Clean the bags before they come out of the containment. Clean the structure affected with more bleach and rags. Paint the affected structure with kilz and rebuild the affected areas. Mold remediation 101 EM 8 years mold certified.

[@jefferyraphael9725]

Best comment here. Bleach is not going to fix this.

[@shauncameron8356]

Good work Bill.... learned a lot from u and ur videos... God bless... ur a good man

[@fionassimbwa8805]

Thx u are phenomenal and sooooo humble. Bless u and thx for sharing!

[@itaobyrneokeeffe7908]

Thank you for this advice I have a mould problem,will do this.

[@sallyd7551]

I used liquid for cleaning the floor with no bleach ,After rinsing put dishwashing liquid and no waiting ,Rinse off and m wall in the bathroom turned out perfect,

[@somaRegroJ44]

dude!! you just saved my some bucks and time, wife was already considering sanding and painting again and of course I'd have to do it -__-

[@riffmeisterkl]

thanks bill. Do you have a video about how to fix condensation issues on glass walls? Especially during winter

[@peterm1826]

Years ago i was living in a ground floor apartment. It was wallpapered and it looked really nice until i realised after getting severely sick. That mold was behind the wallpaper and I got so sick that I lost weight and actually had to be carried out of the bedroom into the lounge room away from the mold infested bedroom. I remember taking 4 massive tablets equal to the size of a 50 cent Australian coin to kill all the bacteria in my body I almost died. Took me a few years to get over it. True story.

[@keith23uk]

There was some mould in the spare bedroom that would not remove just via bleach. I swear the best results I got were using Cilit Bang Black Mould remover. So good results I bought another spare bottle in case it came back but it still has not come back years later! It was a guttering joint leaky problem causing the damp :)

[@cindycoleman5196]

Thank you for sharing your solution.

[@wesleypetersen4916]

Thanx Bill I have a similar challenge and will try your method.

[@eMDiKhamPha]

thank you. much simpler than what I was going to do (scrap off and wipe the area).

[@chloevanrooyen1596]

AWE THAT IS AWESOME NEWS MY FRIEND. THANKYOU💖💖💖

[@2010JNandS]

Great tip. Thanks

[@dougb8207]

Thank you, I enjoyed that. It's been filed away for future reference if needed. I'm surprised you didn't do just a water rinse afterward.

[@SuperRicko85]

Legend bro, love your handy videos. 👌

[@anthonyb8208]

We done this before a Reno, replaced the fan and when having a shower we leave a window an inch open. Never had problems again.

[@elizabethcobb3316]

How would you clean a different colored area? Doesn't your microfiber mop drip a bit? How wet should the mop be? Thank you for the tutorial; very interesting!

[@Rob-mv7oj]

That was a nice quick bandage but in my experience if the mold is that bad, it's probably worked its way into the drywall and I would of removed that section and re drywalled it so it can't spread further.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Agreed Rob ...given that the bathroom upstairs had to be repaired, this extra bit of work would have been a minimally expensive to add-on... 🤔

[@carlosrobbins9178]

Rob -- THANK YOU for saying it for me. An apartment unit two floors above mine caught fire last week. The water damage in my unit was slight. But I had to place a pale under my smoke detector to collect 5 gallons of water streaming down. And there is a nearby 3' buckling collapse at the ceiling. The fire department inspected the units two days later. I asked these NYC firefighters: What are the chances of mold growth in the building structure after a fire? None of them seemed to have thought of that before. What a surprise!

[@bmiles4131]

@@carlosrobbins9178that isn’t there job, but it’s your landlords job

[@carlosrobbins9178]

@@bmiles4131 Correct. The super claimed the landlord had the site tested.

[@wingkitlee]

Thanks, it works fine to my ceiling

[@sonnygoode6553]

Good advice thanks

[@harmony3395]

Thank you. Trying this today (masked up!)

[@darylhunt9070]

keep up the work great channel

[@jennygar4845]

Thanks Bro. Mask up. Protect yourself, love you.👍

[@Themis33]

Dettol mould spray is INSANE. I sprayed by shower and bath edges and around my window and came back 5 minutes later and it was sparkling white. I couldn't believe my eyes. Did wallpaper too and it did the same thing. Unbelievable ❤

[@mpat100]

Mouldx spray is good too

[@Simon-qn5wm]

I like your idea of using a mop. I have used a cloth before & had bleach running down my arm so will use a mop in future. I have also had great success using Bleach.

[@neha3746]

How you use bleach with water or as it is

[@Simon-qn5wm]

@@neha3746 I diluted it with water 50/50, if its a severe patch of mold then OK to use undiluted but be have plenty of ventilation & use eye protection L.

[@Melbournewelder]

Thank You Bill.

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@willblack5419]

Good video! Thanks.

[@easypainterslondon]

Looks like slimmer being living up there nice one mate

[@maycoltreminio9914]

Bill is the man!

[@fiazmultani]

You forgot to attack the mould around and under the fan vent in your bathroom. That could be an additional reason why the mould is showing up again; it has not been totally removed and it is just spreading.

[@Paladin83]

Yeah he only killed what he could see

[@ShazWag]

I agree. The fan is just dispersing mould spores into the air helping the mould to spread and also be inhaled.

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

Tea tree oil with water works great too and is an amazing Degreaser as well

[@BackyardMaine]

I had a mold problem in my shop / youtube studio due to the 2 months of high humidity we had in Maine this summer. Used bleach first and it came back in a week, Then I used baking soda and water and it came back in a week and then I use borax and it came back in a week. Hit it one more time with a borax and baking soda mixture but i came back again. I was also running fans and a dehumidifier. So I ripped out my work bench and all the wooden shelving burned it and built new. No problems since. Maybe different kinds of mold respond to different treatments.

[@Dale-TND]

Tea tree oil is used in medical labs to clean fungus.

[@roybatty2030]

Great tips, thanks. Top man!

[@TLove-zc3dm]

Thanks for this video! ❤ it!

[@beniamin2450]

I worked in uk..every time seeing mould,I used undercoat ..I know it’s not for wall but was easy to apply and after to paint over

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Thanks my friend!

[@triciaallen2961]

I agree with you ,enjoyed your video,thank you.

[@Raoaudiocovers]

Very helpful.....thanks mate

[@candicerussell5814]

Hey Bill, are you soaking your mop head in bleach? I tried spraying on and wiping with a mop head(different style one) and it did nothing. Now I'm thinking it wasn't enough bleach on there.

[@alfaduko]

Yet again how timely. 👍

[@billshowto]

👍

[@cherrymalcolm9760]

Hello , looks amazing can i ask what bleach did you use please

[@Romo69]

It’s in the drywall, you have to replace the drywall, insulation, and likely any effected wood. Only time you can clean mold off is non porus surfaces.

[@user-mh4kd1ll3s]

Awesome video

[@pa1264]

Great video brother nice job😁

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Thank you Bill, I was freaking out when I saw some small areas of mold in the downstairs bathroom, so watching this video has me feeling better and I am going to do your method on it. Thank you so much!! You are such a good looking guy 👍

[@RockomusiK]

What would you recommend for the silicone sealant on windows? Alot of mould on mine. Might have to remove the silicone, spray it, then replace it.

[@moodberry]

That's surface mold, but what about the mold that is embedded in the plaster?

[@pauliepaul3697]

NO NONSENSE STAIN SEALER WHITE 400ML from screwfix

[@saxyrep1]

Mold embedded in the plaster means you've got a leak of some sort. That's gotta be fixed 1st and then replace the whole area.

[@tzee7945]

Just means it's getting excessive moisture I know someone who had it above the shower. Like he was saying a good stain blocker Try 2 coats of a good stain blocker then paint

[@allanencinas6294]

Just repeat the cleaning it when it comes back

[@horatio8764]

Exactly Replace the plaster after you fix the leak......

[@BillFowler-xi5uh]

have some blinds that get moldy due to condensation on the window and clean them with thick bleach, definitely works but it does discolour the blind a bit - much better than the anti-mold sprays

[@johndelaney2957]

Demestos that's my go to cleaner for everything.

[@Clevast]

Make sure to have a moisture absorber or dehumidifier to prevent molds and mildew.

[@enlilw-l2]

Proper ventilation system is the first thing to have. You don't need moisture absorbers or dehumidifier if your ventilation is running correctly.

[@juant7063]

Wow great work

[@daniellbrinneman]

Great job!

[@whyzzman]

Thanks brother. Much needed. I have this problem as well.

[@jonnyratcliffe514]

great video thank you this really worked 4 me👍👍👍👍

[@Chutney1luv]

Bleach is always good but has a strong smell. I've used a cheap bottle of vodka; as well It removes mold, too! No strong smell! 😊

[@iainhetherington4608]

Thanks man great tip😊

[@eliyasdgl]

Excellent

[@edwardinho6185]

Thanks Bill!

[@a.f9866]

Hi bill could you please tell me when a door closes by itself is it the top or bottom hinge to make deeper cheers Alex.

[@EricaNernie]

Agree. Bleach kills mould. (Maybe use vinegar as a second or third coat.)

[@tubzvermeulen]

Thanks for the video

[@dollagent690]

Thank you for sharing....

[@BusbyTreeSurgery]

white vinegar also works very well. i use it in old cars and trucks to clean the cabs.

[@jonviall5566]

NICE JOB MAN

[@debrahjohns586]

Nice job

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

So nice to see the English word "mould" featured in the title rather than only the American word "mold"... it's quite unusual to see these days on global online material. Thank you! 🤗 Great tips btw... 👍

[@adewaleawoyemi45]

Thanks

[@tatko3366]

Use an section of porous cloth myself. Such as an old tea towel or towelling. Can use it draped over a sponge mop or a scrubbing brush with long handle. Then rinse it out to start again.