Please Help with Ideas on How to Remove Mould

life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 16:53
Last edited 03/04/2021 - 00:55 by 1 other user

So last winter we had a lot of excessive mould in the bathroom. We used a mould cleaner from Bunnings and 90% is gone and mould has not occurred again. A little area in the shower area has mould but it so hard to remove. Please suggest ideas on how to remove it. I have used the cleaner also vinegar solution in warm water. nothing helps.

Renting the house ATM. Please advise on how to remove these. Do I need to paint on this?

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Edit: thanks all for replies! The stain is from the mould and it won't come out (its been a while as well). Have to vacate soon hence the post.

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  • tsunamisurfer on 02/04/2021 - 17:07
    +2

    I normally pick up the mold I don't want and throw it in the bin. Then make use of the molds that are of the desired shape.

  • bargain huntress on 02/04/2021 - 17:14

    Renting the house atm.

    are you the tenant or the landlord?

    • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 17:21

      Tenant

      • bargain huntress on 02/04/2021 - 17:39

        so why is it not now your landlords problem?

        • brendanm on 02/04/2021 - 17:56

          Being in the bathroom, it's likely that the fan wasn't operated, or for long enough, and ventilation wasn't adequate. However, of this is not the case, and there is an actual water leak, then that is the landlord's problem.

          • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:16

            @brendanm: Yeah I didn't ventilate long enough now it's stained

            • brendanm on 02/04/2021 - 19:20

              @life is suffering: Try bleach, just in one spot and see how it goes. If you need to, Bunnings can paint match a small pot of paint from a sample of the paint you have, then you can paint it after making sure the mould is dead.

              • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:30

                @brendanm: I will try bleach but didn't use earlier because I was afraid the wall might get damaged. Even the cleaner I got initially was suitable to Brick wall and a bit expensive.

              • bargain huntress on 02/04/2021 - 19:42
                +1

                @brendanm: if you did decide to paint there are primers you can paint over dead mold with
                but i doubt you can get sample sizes

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2021 - 17:28

    Bicarb soda may work. You can also try borax and hydrogen peroxide. Unsure how effective these would be on a painted surface though.

    There is anti-mould paint available so you can seek advice at the paint store as to prepping the surface prior if you're unable to remove the mould otherwise.

    • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:30

      Will try this thanks. Will try and then if it doesn't work I will go to paint shop.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2021 - 17:30

    vinegar. ventilation. dehumidifier. check above the ceiling for any dampness/water penetration from roof

    • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:31

      Had some leaking from other areas of the house but not the bathroom. Will check thanks !!

      • Love a bargain on 03/04/2021 - 12:55

        If there's leak in the other areas, there could well be excess moisture throughout the roof cavity

  • jv on 02/04/2021 - 17:32
    +3

    Please Help with Ideas on How to Remove Mold

    Do you mean mould? or are you trying to remove your architraves?

  • apsilon on 02/04/2021 - 17:38
    +1

    If the mould hasn't returned then what's left is dead but it can be hard to remove the spots. You'll need to scrub with a stiff brush and/or bleach but both can damage the painted surface so you need to be prepared to repaint.

    • fantombloo on 02/04/2021 - 18:34

      Bleach and brush - great cleaner for lots of stuff, cheap too. Don't need brand name cleaners. If possible apply bleach and let it sit and work over some time. Eg. I sometimes pour a bit in the sink with the plug in in the morning to get in that tiny groove around the drain - come back in the arvo and it's spotless.

      Wear old clothes.

      • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:32

        Will try bleach but don't want to damage the wall. These are stains from the mold. Hopefully will go thanks

  • oO0Dam0Oo on 02/04/2021 - 18:24

    Sugar soap for mould to clean but wont kill the spores.

    • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:33

      These have stained now. Will sugar soap help ?

  • garetz on 02/04/2021 - 18:26

    Bleach kill's all mold. Make sure you take all the safety precautions however.

  • EightImmortals on 02/04/2021 - 18:32
    +3

    Yep, been there done that. Get some oil of cloves from the chemist and mix it at a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 litre of water. I use a small garden sprayer, but whatever. Spray it all over the mould and surrounds and leave it for 24 hours or so. Next day, wipe it all off with a rag and some bleach/water.

  • JimmyF on 02/04/2021 - 19:15

    So last winter we had a lot of excessive mold in the bathroom.

    Run the fan longer, this might mean leaving the light on for a extra 10-20 mins after a shower.

    Please suggest ideas on how to remove it.

    Bleach and water (1:3) ratio. Spray on the area, wait 10 mins, wipe off.

    • life is suffering on 02/04/2021 - 19:34

      Running the fan very long after the stain didn't go out. Will do the bleach trick.

      • JimmyF on 02/04/2021 - 21:06

        Running the fan will only help moving forward, or have you been running the fan already?

  • thatonethere on 02/04/2021 - 20:55

    Probably have to repaint it. From experience you could spend a lot of effort to try and clean it and it will fade a bit. Best off to spend the effort repainting.

  • miwahni on 03/04/2021 - 00:46
    +1

    I'd wipe that with a sponge soaked in Domestos, then five minutes later wipe with a clean sponge, the marks should come off. But wear a mask / keep door and windows open because it's that strong.

  • Oz em on 03/04/2021 - 00:49

    Is it the ceiling?

    I use a paint roller dipped in mould killer and roll it on. It works in about half an hour.

    • life is suffering on 03/04/2021 - 01:11

      It's stain from the mould unfortunately:( will it work ?

      • Oz em on 03/04/2021 - 06:55

        Yes it should work.
        Use Selleys rapid mould killer. Pour into paint tray then roller on to ceiling.
        Mine has been really bad at times and it has worked.
        I have the fan on and window open but it doesn’t help and mould comes back.

  • Navanod66 on 03/04/2021 - 10:48

    If the paint is stuffed anyway, no harm trying bleach.
    Use the gel type, sometimes called marine bleach, as it will stick to ceiling and walls.
    I use the one from ALDI. Cheap as chips and works a treat.

    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/groceries/laundry-household/house…

    Use a soft sponge and rub it onto the mould stains and leave to dry. Good luck!

    • life is suffering on 03/04/2021 - 12:07

      Thanks will try this . Never heard of sticky bleach before

    • Fier2 on 03/04/2021 - 12:13

      Bleach won't removed the mould but just discolored it for a bit of time.

  • Love a bargain on 03/04/2021 - 13:11

    Have you tried (1) bleach on TP/tissue and leave it on the mould stain overnight or (2) steam cleaner?

    • life is suffering on 03/04/2021 - 13:29

      didnt try bleach since I was afraid it will damage the walls. will give it a try since most of us are suggesting that . dont own a steam cleaner as well. these stain actually look like pores atm.

  • Webber000 on 03/04/2021 - 21:59

    https://www.rejectshop.com.au/p/mould-kill-trigger-pack-with…

    $2.50 and works better than any branded product I've ever tried. Label says can be used on undamaged paint surfaces but do a test spot first.

  • OzHunterNSW on 05/04/2021 - 10:29

    You need to assess the situation… is there adequate ventilation?
    Do you clean up after each usage - wipe down all wet areas, or simply let the water evaporate?
    Is there a window - if yes - open it!
    Use bleach in a spray bottle.

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