Is bleach enough to help mold not to grow? My basement flooded last week due the rains and I ripped up the carpet and padding then I washed the cement floor and wood trim with bleach, will this help from getting attacked with mold or mildew? Is there anything else I can do?
Bleach is not really effective, EPA states it is but in reality is not. guidelines and standards for mold remediation never mention using bleach. chances are mold will grow back if you use beach on any porous surface like drywall, carpet, padding, or any wood or fabric the best way is to remove and replace. Concrete, metal or wood that can be sanded; the best way it to scrape of the mold growth completely and then use a bioside, a bioside will kill mold and help prevent future grow. antimicrobial agents help but are not as effective. then the final step i will suggest that once the mold it's gone and everything is dryer to paint or seal coat any thing that might get wet or moist in the future. always use a respirator when removing mold or any microbial contamination. and if in doubt call a professional.
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Is bleach enough to help mold not to grow?
My basement flooded last week due the rains and I ripped up the carpet and padding then I washed the cement floor and wood trim with bleach, will this help from getting attacked with mold or mildew? Is there anything else I can do?
March 22, 2007 9:17 AM
Bleach is not really effective, EPA states it is but in reality is not. guidelines and standards for mold remediation never mention using bleach. chances are mold will grow back if you use beach on any porous surface like drywall, carpet, padding, or any wood or fabric the best way is to remove and replace. Concrete, metal or wood that can be sanded; the best way it to scrape of the mold growth completely and then use a bioside, a bioside will kill mold and help prevent future grow. antimicrobial agents help but are not as effective. then the final step i will suggest that once the mold it's gone and everything is dryer to paint or seal coat any thing that might get wet or moist in the future. always use a respirator when removing mold or any microbial contamination. and if in doubt call a professional.
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March 22, 2007 9:29 AM
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