I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA

soak it in bleach then put the piece of drywall in the trash. black mold
is dangerous




Bill Reynolds wrote:

I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:58:37 -0400, Bill Reynolds
wrote:

I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA


EPA site suggests using 'soap and water' to remove it.

http://www.urlbee.com?2574

hth,

tom

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On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:58:37 -0400, Bill Reynolds
wrote:

I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA


EPA site suggests using 'soap and water' to remove it.

http://www.urlbee.com?2574

I also use a spray bottle of clorox and water as a chaser.

Agreed, if paint is intact and it simply wipes off the surface. Keep an eye
on it, and see if it returns in a few days. If surface is not intact, and/or
it comes right back, it may be in the wall. Is this a bathroom, kitchen, or
the corner of a cold bedroom, or near a window? Condensation, or an actual
leak feeding it? If the drywall got wet below the surface, only reliable
kill may be to fix the leak, and remove and replace the infected drywall,
sterilizing in the wall as part of the process. 99.9% of the time it is
harmless, just gross. Bathrooms with ineffective or unused exhaust fans are
prone to mold- good argument for 'scrubbable' paint in there.

aem sends...

Bill Reynolds wrote:
I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA

Spray with bleach solution, wipe down with soap & water, & paint over
it.

Damp mold is easy to kill. Dry mold gets airborne real easy when you
touch it. Painting over it seals in into the drywall and keeps it from
spreading or getting airborne.
And contrary to other's opinions, there are literally 100's of
different types black mold and only 3 are dangerous. These 3,
Stachybottrus, Aspergillis, & Penicillium can have serious health
effects. The rest are relatively harmless.

Bob S.

"Bill Reynolds" wrote in message
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I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA

use bleach. but before you do, you need to find out what's causing it
which will probably mean removing the drywall in that area anyway.
Otherwise, you're just covering up a problem that is bound to cause more
headache down the road.
Good luck,
cc

Bill Reynolds wrote:

I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA
Normal household cleaner with a little bleach, risne, dry. Where is it
and why? Just a damp area with poor air circulation? Roof leak? If
roof leak, take care of cause. A badly aimed AC vent can cause
condensation on a wall and just requires it be redirected.

Mold spores are everywhere, and just need some moisture and nutrients to
grow. Don't panic.

On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:44:06 GMT, Norminn
wrote:

Bill Reynolds wrote:

I have a small patch (3"x3" ) of a black mould on a piece of drywall.

What is a good way to kill it?

TIA
Normal household cleaner with a little bleach, risne, dry. Where is it
and why? Just a damp area with poor air circulation? Roof leak? If
roof leak, take care of cause. A badly aimed AC vent can cause
condensation on a wall and just requires it be redirected.

Mold spores are everywhere, and just need some moisture and nutrients to
grow. Don't panic.

There is a hole cut in the drywall to let the handle of a valve to cut
the water off to an outside tap. The packing apparently leaking a drop
or two every time I open and close the valve which is twice a year.

Thanks, guys...the net is a wonderful source...

A good site for info on mold is www.cdc.gov
You will take mold seriously after reading this site.
Debi