cookj5 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 We just noticed what appears to be black mould along the base of the wall under the bathroom sink. There is also salitre on the wall above it. We have read that black mould is dangerous if inhaled. What is the best way to remove it and does anyone have any names w/phone numbers of professionals who have handled this successfully for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vista lake Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Maybe you have a leak, and make the black mould and the salitre, and mould can be dangerous, send me a PM, I have some one, how can stop the salitre, and he can check the leak. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Definitely a sign of moisture over an extended period of time. Don't disturb, spray with strong solution of water and bleach, the affected area and around. Do it several times until all is dead. Then find and fix the leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 I have cleaned 1,000s of sq. ft. of mold, algae and moss. All bleach does is "bleach" the color out. The roots are still alive. To kill the mold, best is superheated steam. There is a local steam clean company but any of consumer models available on the internet are enough, and capable so many other uses it will surprise you. A water leak is the cause, probably the basin needs a silicone sealant bead run around where it meets the counter. Smooth out the bead with a wet finger We are currently replacing the wood parts of a kitchen basin leak, which attracted termites before we noticed the damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-remove-black-mold/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 All mold that is black isn't dangerous. You can't tell what type of mold it is without a spore test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stream Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 49 minutes ago, mudgirl said: All mold that is black isn't dangerous. You can't tell what type of mold it is without a spore test. Yup. Guys that do mold cleanup will use an ozone generator type of air cleaner. Ozone eats rubber and cells like lung cells so you can't be in the room when it's locked in a room filling the room with ozone. A brush with bleach solution works wonders busting the main stuff up so spraying to let soak in gets down into the stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 9 hours ago, mudgirl said: All mold that is black isn't dangerous. You can't tell what type of mold it is without a spore test. Exactly! I am allergic to molds,have an ongoing black mold problem in one bathroom[15 years] and because I don't spend much time there,don't even sneeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 We use this machine a couple times a year in bathrooms and closets: Amazon.com or Amazon.com.mx Different types available Airthereal MA5000 Commercial Ozone Generator 5000mg/h O3 Machine Home Air Ionizers Deodorizer for Rooms, Smoke, Cars and Pets, Black $62.44 Ships to Mexico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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