Green damp/mould dots on walls?? Advice please

graycoul


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 493

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 13:13

Does anyone know the best way to clean off green damp/mould off of walls



its the green dots everywhere that ive left too long, is there a spray available??

skybluesam


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 447

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 13:34

A weak solution of bleach works

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 13:52

graycoul thought you had a builders clean did they leave it like that if so how much did they charge you

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 13:52

I have the same problem..

Bleach solution in water is correct unfortunately it has to be repeated every few days.



Ventilation is the key... Also I bought a De-humidifier and I put an electric radiator in the room for several hours (in winter months) but it still appears although not as bad as before. we painted on a waterproofing product and redecorated but to no avail....

hds.trnc


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 14:15

you can buy specialist mould product...kill the spores and of course you must address the problem... wiping with bleach is a short term measure as u have found out...maybe condensation problem...install an airbrick with gauze, look around for obvious causes..drains...risind damp...etc..sorry to lecture im sure ytou know what i mean...

hds.trnc


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 14:17

you can buy specialist mould product...kill the spores and of course you must address the problem... wiping with bleach is a short term measure as u have found out...maybe condensation problem...install an airbrick with gauze, look around for obvious causes..drains...risind damp...leaks in the bathroom etc..sorry to lecture im sure ytou know what i mean...

kibsolar


Joined: 14/09/2008
Posts: 552

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 14:49

i again can only advice a Solar air heater.

ventilation and warm air in one, prevents much better the multiplication of spores...

may i also add that most of these thousands of different species of mould- and fungi- spores are 1. toxic, 2. invisible, 3. taste and odourless. so, if you SEE them, its really late!!!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 14:57

Some plasterers use a vinegar solution. If you use the clear variety it won't stain... but you will notice your house smells a but like the local chippy for a short while.

ROBIN HOOD


Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 238

Message Posted:
02/03/2010 15:03

you could always move to Wales they have a much better assortment of colours there.

carollynne


Joined: 19/11/2009
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
03/03/2010 06:55

The best spray to use is Dettol Mould and Mildew Remover. We had the same problem in January and it works a treat and the mould hasn't come back

dandd3


Joined: 10/06/2010
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:08

Use a mix of water and bleach and just wipe it of but make sure if keep the room well ventilated and that should do the job

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:13

Air vents on the outside walls should help,

Grey.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:40

hi the mould and mildrew remover works well ( up to 6 months )...just wipe on, once dry, use undiluted bleach..wall will be perfect...however....it will not stop the source of your damp...find this and take remedial action.

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 09:44

I had the same problem and bought a small polythene container of mould remover from Marshall's It worked well and killed off the mould which never returned.

ozkent


Joined: 08/05/2010
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
11/06/2010 12:45

you named the cause of the mould spots yourself electric heaters ,i had same problem this winter, warm air collecting on cold concrete. Dont let it happen.