Spray the moldy area well then immediately scrub with a clean cloth or brush to remove the surface layer of mold.
Cleaning mould off walls before painting.
Mix 1 cup of borax with a gallon of water and scrub the surface then allow it to dry.
Leave the residue if any in place.
Pour the cleaning solution into a spray bottle.
Once you ve removed all mold on the walls keep those surfaces looking good with a few preventative measures.
To make the disinfecting solution more potent add a cup of vinegar which also kills mold.
Reapply the spray lightly this time.
To mix add 1 4 cup of tsp and 1 4 cup bleach to 1 gallon of very warm water.
Spray the cleaning solution on the mold.
Make sure you shake it well before using.
Dip one end of the cloth into the solution and squeeze it gently to remove some of the water.
Use a new bottle or one that has been filled with only plain water to prevent the tsp and bleach from interacting with residue from any leftover.
There s no need to rinse a fine film of borax is insurance against mold growth.
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Pour the vinegar into the dry spray bottle.
After a shower or bath leave the bathroom door open with the ventilation fan running or the bathroom window open for at.
Use only enough to dampen the area you don t want it to drip.
When preparing a wall or painted trim for repainting producing a stable and clean surface is important.
Wiping down the bathroom regularly with borax will help keep mold under control.
You do not want to drench the area as additional moisture could result in an increase to the mold problem or damage to your walls.
Some paint manufacturers offer paints with mildewcides built in to help prevent future mold growth.
Wipe up puddles or spills immediately.
Since you will be repainting removing mold with a heavy duty cleaner such as trisodium phosphate and bleach is appropriate.
In recent years however the popularity of tsp has waned.
Now you are ready to attack the mold take out the spray and spray a little bit on the mold.