Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower?

RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post By Debbie (Guest Post) (10/14/2007) I saw responses here recommending bleach and several responses recommending against it. I had a mold specialist in my house a few months ago after a flood to help me dry everything out to prevent mold. I had some mold in my garage and asked how to kill it. He told me DO NOT USE BLEACH for the same reasons people have said here not to use bleach. He recommended this solution: Boil 1 gallon of water. Mix in copper powder (the stuff you use on your roses - it comes in a cylindrical container). Stir it. There will still be some solid pieces. Put it through a strainer (a home made strainer, like a coffee filter or paper towel should be just fine) so all of the pieces are gone. Pour in one gallon of Zep floor sealer and mix. Put this into a trigger spray bottle and spray it generously on the moldy areas. I have not yet had a chance to try this, but he swears by it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post By Tanya (Guest Post) (08/14/2007) Bleach should NOT be used to kill mold. My close friend spent over three days a week in court for one year in a trial against her landlord who knew the apartment building was infested with mold. She and her family have become very ill and will not recover fully from their time spent living in the house. The point is that during her trial mold experts would testify and the biggest point they made was that the family should have never tried to kill the mold with bleach and that the process of scrubbing the mold with bleach actually just sent more mold spores into the air. They said that the mold you see isnt what is harmful, its the mold you breathe that is. Use a non-bleach chemical and don't scrub, let it sit and later just wipe away. Also, always use a mask when cleaning mold. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post by schneid (5) | (08/18/2006) Contact I use a non-toxic product called MoldZyme to remove mold and mildew spots in my shower. It has worked wonders for me without having to worry about the smell coming from bleach (it is irritating for me) and other cleaning agents that have an unplesant smell to it. You might want to check out MoldZyme on their website - I've ordered from them and they seem to have their products carried at retail stores around the country. You can check out their site, http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/Products/MoldZyme/tabid/189/Default.aspx for more information on the capabilities of the product. Report Spam or Abuse hI have taken of my glass doors off my tub, how do I get all the glue and caulking off the tub ? Post By carrie willis (Guest Post) (06/23/2006) I don't want to put doors back on, I want to put up a shower curtain instead. But I can't seem to get rid of all the glue and silicone. What will take it off the tub with out damaging the tub. thank you, carrie Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post by schneid (5) | (08/19/2005) Contact the blck stain on your caulk is not mold or mildew but chemical damage from using products that contain bleach. Bleach permanantly damages the caulk as well as dissolving the grout and damageing the finish on the tile. The damage to your bathroom is nothing compared to the damage you are doing to you and your loveones spraying toxic chemicals around your house. Bleach creates dioxins that are extremley toxic and have even been associated with carcinogens. As for bleach and mold it does nothing tomold but discolor it. that is why t always return, it is never gone. For more info about bleach go to www.moldzyme.com and also learn about a safe and effective product to remove and control mold. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post by thirstyone (4) | (07/30/2005) Contact Try Scrub-Free Mildew remover with bleach. You can get it at Walmart. Spray it on, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then rinse with a non-abrasive sponge and water (you should be able to just rinse it, but I find it works better if you wipe it with a wet sponge or cloth). I have been using this stuff for a few years and I love it. I use it everytime I clean my tub and shower. I have even been able to get rid of old mold and mildew stains with it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post By jac (Guest Post) (07/19/2005) Bleach DOES NOT clean mold!!!!!!!! You only think that it cleans mold because you can't see the mold anymore. Bleach only changes the color of mold, making it invisible to the eye and that's why people think it works. IT DOESN"T!!! You have to throughly wet the mold first. You wet the mold so you won't spread mold spores, then use a mix of water and non-ammonia cleaner and a brush to clean off the dirt and grime which is what mold grows on. Once you do this, you must let this dry competely, 24 to 48 hours. Only then should you use bleach to disinfect but you should only use a bleach and water mix. Using straight bleach doesn't clean any better, but does give out a toxic fume that should not be inhaled. The most important thing is to make sure you wear gloves, protective eyewear and a N95 mask. You can get the proper mask at your local home improvement stores. I hope this helps you and others. If you have mold that keeps coming back, this technique should help. Also, if your not sure if what you have is mold. Put a drop of bleach on it and if it changes colors then it's mold. If it doesn't change colors, then it's not mold. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post by Trudy Powell (47) | (05/21/2005) Contact We had the same problem in our shower and my sister suggested using a Clorox Bleach Stick. This has really worked for us, and I like it because it comes out creamy (thicker) than pouring bleach, and you can apply it exactly where you want it without getting bleach all over yourself (kind of like using white-out in one of those correction pens). We just keep it in the shower and periodically use it if we notice any mold forming. It has worked wonders for us. Trudy Powell Independent Watkins Assoc. (i.e. vanilla, spices, extracts, liminents, salves, etc.) www.mo3bk.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold and Mildew from Shower? Post by MrsMoted2 (30) | (05/20/2005) Contact Mix part water and part bleach in a spray bottle, spray the area and forget it for a few hours, then rinse. Report Spam or Abuse Archived Request: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post by ThriftyFun (3745) | (05/20/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact I am looking for a homemade solution. I'd heard that peroxide gets rid of mold, I think, but don't recall for sure about that. I don't want to go spending money on Tilex, but want something simple and cheap, that hopefully will work as well! :-) Ann Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post by Jo Bodey (279) | (01/28/2005) Contact Bleach, and increase the ventilation in your bathroom to prevent it recurring - either by opening the window after a shower or installing an extractor fan. Regards Jo Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post By April (Guest Post) (01/28/2005) http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/110 Try looking at this site - it has several ideas Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post By (Guest Post) (01/27/2005) I use a paste made from hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and Borax. Use a toothbrush to apply and let set. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post By Sandy (Guest Post) (01/27/2005) Hi, If you pour bleach on the mold/mildew in the shower and go relax. Within minutes you will have relaxed and the mold/mildew will have disappeared. It may not smell terrific, but the shower will be mold/mildew free at pennies per treatment! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post by jjager (120) | (01/27/2005) Profile | Contact Bar Keeper's friend. Mix as apaste. Apply with a toothbrush. Check out their website:barkeepersfriend.com I've found this product at Walmart, Raley's and Rite-Aid. You can use it on glass, fiberglass, stainless steel, copper, brass(it's a polisher), plastic, tile. It's an endless cleaner. Once you try it, you'll always have it! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning Mold & Mildew from Shower? Post By Linda (Guest Post) (01/27/2005) Bleach kills mold. Report Spam or Abuse