On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 15:06:35 GMT, Dan_Musicant
wrote:

On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:57:37 -0500, "CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert"
wrote:

:Jack wrote:
: I am planning an attic mold cleanup-- Conventional wisdom is to use
: bleach and water, but when I google it... I get a lot of hits saying
: that it is a myth that Bleach kills mold.
:
: The EPA brochure does little to clear it up.
:
: Anyone with any real-world experience or other good info.
:
:
:I can say for certain it turns it a perly white As for wether or not
:its dead, I couldn't say. I don't see why bleach would kill mold, its
:not that harsh of a chemical. Perhaps thats why we like to use it.

Here's a paragraph from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention:

"Clean Mold Growth Off Hard Surfaces

Mold growth on hard surfaces [Examples: floors, stoves, sinks, certain
toys, countertops, flatware, plates, and tools]

Mix 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water.
Wash the item with the bleach mixture.
If the surface of the item is rough, scrub the surface with a stiff
brush.
Rinse the item with clean water.
Dry the item or leave it out to dry. "

For more information see:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/protect.asp