How To Remove Mold And Mildew From Concrete Block Walls

Vacuum again to eliminate the dead spores.

How to remove mold and mildew from concrete block walls.

Before you can begin the mold removal process you must give your concrete basement walls a thorough cleaning. For molds on the surface of the wall mix detergent and water solution and clean the area with a scrub brush. Apply a concrete sealer to the wall to prevent future mildew growth. Rinse the wall with cool water and allow it to dry.

You can deep clean your concrete by using trisodium phosphate which is a strong detergent that can degrease as it removes mold and dirt. After scrubbing the wall vacuum the area again with the water extraction vacuum. Take the right amount of bleach and mix it with water. Begin this step by combining warm water with a mild brand of soap.

Saturate the walls with the peroxide then let it sit for up to 30 minutes. Step 3 clean the area with a stiff brush and a mixture of hot water and detergent. Saturate the walls with the peroxide then let it sit for up to 30 minutes. Dip the scrub brush in the mold and clean the concrete wall properly.

Then take a scrub brush to scrub the mold. Fill a 5 gallon plastic bucket halfway with lukewarm water. Concrete sealers vary in application method depending on the brand but generally you paint it on with a brush or spray it with. Next pour the newly formed cleaning solution into an empty spray bottle and proceed to vigorously apply it to your mold laden basement walls.

Use a water extraction vacuum to remove any excess water on the surface of the concrete or cinder blocks. Scrub the wall with a firm wire brush to loosen and remove any remaining mold particles. To kill mold on concrete basement walls or for an ideal diy mildew remover pour 3 hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle. If the mold is powdery you should also wear a mask to avoid inhaling spores.

Scrub the wall with the water using a long handled nylon bristle brush to wet the cement. Rinse with clean water and dry the area with paper or other disposable towels. Stand on a step stool to reach higher areas of the wall. Mix 1 4 to 1 2 cup of tsp per gallon of warm water and wear rubber gloves and goggles while scrubbing with it.