Remove Mold From a Place - PEP BB nest.straw.removemold

I noticed a new colony of black mound on the bathroom ceiling. If you don't tackle it straight away, it becomes a problem that can't be solved with a hot wet cloth and good scrub, which is what I did today.

Any requirements on the type of cleaning products used? I'm in a rental and had to tackle a HUGE area of long term black mold in the porch area. External solid stone/brick walls with no heating and no insulation. The internal walls and fixtures were black with it.

Soap and water were inadequate, because the staining had sunk into the surfaces. I ended up using commercial bleach based spray, which was highly effective. I'll be doing some more later this year I expect.

Michael Cox wrote:Any requirements on the type of cleaning products used? ... I ended up using commercial bleach based spray, which was highly effective. I'll be doing some more later this year I expect.

Paul is pretty strict about using toxic chemicals in PEP. I would say bleach based spray wouldn't fly for a PEP Nest badge.

From: https://permies.com/wiki/108334/pep-nest/PEP-Badge-Nest

This badge places a heavy emphasis on cleaning without toxic commercial cleaners.

Ohsoji (End of the year cleaning) Task 7 - Remove Mold

Edward's post actually reminded me to look up in the shower room. My vision isn't so great, so I had to look quite carefully but alas... mold spawned. The bathroom stays pretty steamy too, so the pictures are a little foggy... I think it's obvious enough.

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - not on food
  - mold is on a permanent part of the house
  - maybe window sill or a spot on the ceiling

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
  - before, during, and after of removing mold from a place
  - demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements

Before removal


Removing with a dirty sock! Efficient.


After removal.

I had some mold starting in my shower. It was on the back wall near the window, my guess is the hot water + the cooling of the window's air probably gave it a good home to grow.

Theres a condensation issue on my door I haven't really figured out yet which I found out about because it started molding this winter.

Cleaner is white vinegar.

AH! One thing I will never do is remove mold.  I am violently allergic or intolerant to it. I dry heave, I vomit, I become dizzy and faint.  
It feels like this when I encounter mold: