Disinfect showers, drywall, and wood surfaces with a few simple steps.
Turn on venting fans or open doors and windows toimprove ventilationin the area where you’re working.
When working with bleach, use caution to avoid the inhalation of dangerous fumes.
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Bleach shouldneverbe combined with any product that contains ammonia, vinegar, or any acid.
Below, we’ve shared several different methods for getting rid of mold.
Rinse the area completely with water before trying another cleaner.
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Apply the bleach.
Wearing rubber gloves, dip a sponge or sponge mop in the solution and saturate the mold growth.
Rinse Well
Rinse the area well with water and allow the shower to air dry.
If discoloration remains, repeat the steps above to re-treat the area.
Pour fresh, undiluted hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle for easy utility.
ensure to use a fresh bottle of drug store-strength hydrogen peroxide (3-10 percent solution).
Apply the peroxide.
Spray hydrogen peroxide directly onto the mold.
It should begin to bubble or fizz.
Allow it to work for at least 15 minutes or until the fizzing stops.
Scrub and rinse.
Scrub the area with a scrub brush.
Rinse the area well and repeat the steps, if needed.
Prepare the vinegar spray.
Pour undiluted distilled white vinegar into a spray bottle.
Spray mold.
Spray the moldy surface with the vinegar.
Allow it to work for one hour.
Scrub and rinse the surfaces.
Spray the moldy areas again with vinegar and scrub with a nylon-bristled brush.
Rinse the surfaces thoroughly with water.
Remove stains and discoloration.
Make a paste.
Adjust the ratio until you have a spreadable paste.
Apply the paste, wait, and scrub.
Spread the paste on the mold growth with gloved hands or a sponge.
Let it sit for at least 30 minutes and then use a dampened scrub brush to scour the area.
Rinse well.
Rinse the paste away well with water.
Remove stains.
Use hydrogen peroxide, diluted chlorine bleach, or a commercial tile cleaner to remove any remaining stains.
However, remember not to overlap chemicals.
Choose one and if it doesn’t work, rinse the wall thoroughly before moving to the next cleaner.
Mix a bleach solution.
Apply solution to the moldy wall.
Start at the bottom of the wall and use a sponge or a spray bottle to apply the solution.
To prevent drywall damage, be sure not to oversaturate the wall.
Let the wall air dry.
Do not scrub or rinse the area.
Allow the wall to air dry.
Check for remaining stains and discoloration.
When the wall is completely dry, check for stains.
To get rid of any remaining discoloration, repeat the steps with a fresh batch of the cleaning solution.
Mix 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with 1 quart of warm water.
Use a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub the wood.
Work in a small area and do not over-saturate the wood.
Use a sponge to remove excess water as you clean.
Get rid of small mold growth.
Fill a spray bottle with distilled white vinegar to lightly mist the wood.
Allow the vinegar to air-dry on the surface for at least one hour.
If no stains remain, buff the surface with a microfiber cloth.
Kill extensive mold growth.
If the moldy area is large or extremely heavy, chlorine bleach is needed.
Mix 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid, 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach, and 1 cup of warm water.
Apply the mixture to the moldy area with a sponge and allow the wood to air dry.
Finish by buffing with a soft cloth.
Repeat, if needed.
Apply solution.
After sanding, the wood should be sealed to help prevent future damage.
