Identify areas of mold growth.
How to remove mold and mildew from concrete block walls.
Your eyes and nose are suitable tools.
Even the epa recommends against using bleach for routine removal of mold from walls and other porous surfaces.
Cinder block walls are strong long lasting and resistant to elements such as wind and rain however they are still subject to the effects of mold growth.
Bleach can remove mold found on hard plastic metal and another non porous surface.
But that s far from the truth.
The darkness and humidity in the basement provide ideal conditions for mold and it usually doesn t take a microscope to tell you have a problem.
Paints labeled mildew resistant can also help prevent the return of mold.
But even an inorganic material like concrete can become mildewed when spores begin to grow on dust dirt or old.
If dirt settles on a cinder block wall and moisture collects as a result from flooding humidity or rain mold spores can settle on the wall surface and begin to expand.
Only mold grows on concrete blocks so identifying mold is simple.
During mold removal homeowners should wear goggles a mask rubber gloves and long sleeves.
Clean mold off walls by scrubbing the area thoroughly with a bristle brush after about ten minutes to help to lift any residual mold out of the pores in the concrete.
Most homeowners believe that using bleach on walls will kill mold and solve their problem.
Put on the mask goggles and gloves.
Look for dark hairy looking spots mildew jelly like growths and small mushrooms.