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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWhat's the best choice to remove mold from a brick bedding wall?
I found this option: Is there anything better out there?
Wet and Forget claims to be environmentally safe and no water pressure spraying needed:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wet-Forget-0-5-gal-Moss-Mold-Mildew-and-Algae-Stain-Remover-800003/203247152?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-AllProducts%7c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3_6Jvfa93AIVm4SzCh1CSgD1EAQYAiABEgJi6_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKjqisL2vdwCFa_G4wcdsw8Lhg
Doodley
(9,124 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)But, I will keep it in mind for difficult areas.
Thank you.
tonyt53
(5,737 posts)Borax can be used to kill some plants ans grass, but when used in small amounts it can be beneficial to soil. Vinegar is the same. Both borax and vinegar are acidic. When mixed with water, both are rather harmless. Concerned about the plants? Just cover them with plastic while you are working and then rinse the wall well with water. The rinse water will also dilute the cleaning solution.
Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)dhol82
(9,353 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)get to them.
dhol82
(9,353 posts)Not anymore toxic than that brew from Home Depot.
shraby
(21,946 posts)after pressure washing it. Put it on, leave it and the spots disappear. Doesn't seem to bother anything under where we spray.
Donkees
(31,453 posts)Is it safe for plants and flowers? A: When applying Wet & Forget to the surface, the runoff into surrounding soil will not harm plants. However, when you are spraying Wet & Forget we recommend to protect your nearby plants/grass from overspray by rinsing them down before and after you apply the Wet & Forget with water.
Ask Wet & Forget FAQ: Are my plants safe if they come in contact with ...
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Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)Thank you. good to know.
Donkees
(31,453 posts)or maybe plain hydrogen peroxide (?)
http://www.saferbrand.com/articles/benefits-uses-neem-oil-for-plants
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Eliminating black mold with hydrogen peroxide is another great alternative to chlorinated bleach. And, is not harmful to the environment to boot.
It is non-toxic, does not leave a toxic residue after use, is very inexpensive and produces no toxic fumes. It also serves wonderfully as an antiviral, antifungal and anti-bacterial agent. https://www.howtoremoveblackmold.com/how-to-kill-black-mold/#tab-con-6
Donkees
(31,453 posts)Going green with tea tree oil is not as cheap as using bleach or ammonia. However, a small amount of tea tree oil will go very far in effectively getting rid of black mold. And, the environment and your lungs will thank you for it!
Tea tree oil is a natural fungicide that is effective at killing black mold spores and getting rid of mildew throughout the home. It will work for you equally as a cleaner and as a mold prevention agent.
https://www.howtoremoveblackmold.com/how-to-kill-black-mold/#tab-con-6
Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)Kali
(55,019 posts)in pools, either. the copper is where the green hair thing comes from, not chlorine)
dilute bleach is what you want. it won't hurt anything for long even at full strength, (grass and weeds will grow back after a dose of full strength) dilute then rinsed with more water dilutes it even more, then sun deactivates it and turns it into a little bit of salt. the chlorine gasses off when combined with any dirt or other organic matter. household bleach is anything from bargain price crap that is 6% or less to so-called extra strength at 8% putting a 1/4 cup in a gallon of water will not hurt anything (except maybe dark fabric). Start there and work up to higher concentrations. give it time to work - several minutes at least. the bleaching/cleaning may continue for longer unless rinsed.
Bob Rogers
(1 post)Baking soda does work, I found this method online, tried it and it worked a treat.
This is pretty much exactly what I did..
Step 1 - First of all you need to get some baking soda and you'll need some water as well.
Step 2 - Start to mix the baking soda and water (equal parts) until it forms into a paste.
Step 3 - Using a rag, cloth or sponge you need to apply the paste to the mold and leave it until it has dried.
Step 4 - Once it has dried you'll need an old brush to scrub off the dried paste from the mold.
Step 5 - Then simply wipe away any remaining baking soda.
To try and stop the mould from growing again you can try mixing two tablespoons of baking soda and two cups of water into a spray bottle and spraying the effected area. There's also some really good info here: https://www.mouldcleaningaustralia.com.au/black-mould/
Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)Anything would be better than the "spray it and forget" I used. It worked on the concrete pavers, but killed my grass bigly.