Mold Remediation In Concrete Walls

Follow our detailed 4 steps removal guide below for the best result and lasting effect.

Mold remediation in concrete walls.

According to servicemaster restoration and cleaning the mild acid in vinegar kills about 82 of known molds and can help prevent future outbreaks. Voilà all mold removed. Use a water extraction vacuum to remove any excess water on the surface of the concrete or cinder blocks. Vinegar is a bold mold killer.

Scrub the mold with the solution until it is gone. After the molds are gone you must rinse the area with clean water. Begin this step by combining warm water with a mild brand of soap. You can also use detergent instead of bleach.

Once all the mold is gone you may want to use a dilute bleach solution to disinfect. Let the walls dry. After scrubbing the wall vacuum the area again with the water extraction vacuum. Before you can begin the mold removal process you must give your concrete basement walls a thorough cleaning.

Wipe off but do not rinse these surfaces. 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. Use a brush with stiff fiber bristles not a wire brush and scrub until all the discoloration has been removed. Dry inside walls with a towel or rag let a cool breeze dry outside walls.

During the winter months when the temperature drops the cool surface of a concrete wall can cause condensation. Scrub the surface mold stains from walls and wood trim with a mixture of one quart water and 1 2 cup bleach mold cleaner to kill the mold. Concrete is a poor insulator. For molds on the surface of the wall mix detergent and water solution and clean the area with a scrub brush.

Next pour the newly formed cleaning solution into an empty spray bottle and proceed to vigorously apply it to your mold laden basement walls. Dip the scrub brush in the mold and clean the concrete wall properly. Use a scrub brush or sponge depending the surface and severity of the mold and dip it in the bleach solution. When all of the mold is removed dry the area completely by patting the surface with towels to remove excess moisture then pointing a fan on the area if needed.

Use a soft brush and work until signs of the mold disappear. In time this elevated surface moisture creates an environment conducive to mold growth. If you can hose off the walls or scrub them down with warm water to remove any cling on spores when you finish and leave the walls clean and shiny. You can clean small amounts of mold with vinegar yourself but know when to call professionals.

The bulk of mold remediation involves physically removing it from the concrete with a scrub brush.