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Ok. Due to heavy rain this winter and a $200 cover from Moss that is "supposed" to breathe but isn't, I have a mold problem. Any advice? I am going to move the midg to a freind's garage, but to remedy the mold situation and halt its progress. Any help is GREATLY appreciated, especially considering I put in a new carpet kit not 6 mos. ago!!!
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kennypinkerton
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Mold on the paint, or on the cover?
jaybird
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Sounds like the interior.
The least expensive solution bleach. It will kill the mold on contact, but...it's the most aggressive approach. Mix one part diluted with 3 parts of water, let it stand on surface for 10 to 15 minutes, scruff it up with a soft scrub brush, rinsed down with water, and allow to air dry. TEST AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS. IF DISCOLORATION OCCURS, DILUTE BLEACH WITH MORE WATER.
Your next option would be store-bought X-14, Tilex etc. - doing it the same way as the bleach. Then you COULD try Lysol, but that won't REMOVE the mold/mildew.
There's also environmentally friendly stuff H2Orange2 is one. It is a total, neutral PH product when added to water and has the lowest toxicity of any product in the marketplace. It's got citrus oil, some mild detergent and hydrogen peroxide which oxidizes the mold, and brightens & bleaches out stains.
Good luck, and if you try any of these, let us know how things turn out.
Either of these suggestions can be used on your top, vinyl or carpet. TEST AREAS FIRST!
The least expensive solution bleach. It will kill the mold on contact, but...it's the most aggressive approach. Mix one part diluted with 3 parts of water, let it stand on surface for 10 to 15 minutes, scruff it up with a soft scrub brush, rinsed down with water, and allow to air dry. TEST AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS. IF DISCOLORATION OCCURS, DILUTE BLEACH WITH MORE WATER.
Your next option would be store-bought X-14, Tilex etc. - doing it the same way as the bleach. Then you COULD try Lysol, but that won't REMOVE the mold/mildew.
There's also environmentally friendly stuff H2Orange2 is one. It is a total, neutral PH product when added to water and has the lowest toxicity of any product in the marketplace. It's got citrus oil, some mild detergent and hydrogen peroxide which oxidizes the mold, and brightens & bleaches out stains.
Good luck, and if you try any of these, let us know how things turn out.
Either of these suggestions can be used on your top, vinyl or carpet. TEST AREAS FIRST!
kennypinkerton
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Dang Janel, I was gonna say sort of the same thing...
Yes bleach is about the only thing that'll kill mold.
If it's the car cover, use some from a bottle (clorox or equivelant) and wash the cover in a big washing machine - it's worth the $5 or so to use a nice washateria "big washer" (to wash something that big).
If it's in the paint, buy a bottle of Dawn with bleach (it's clear - easy to find), and wash the car with that, then with a good car wash soap, then wax.
When I got my car, the whole front half of it was green. The Dawn (with bleach) is the only thing I could find to wash the car with that would make the mold finally go away. With anything else, the mold kept coming back on the paint - it was "in there"!
Yes bleach is about the only thing that'll kill mold.
If it's the car cover, use some from a bottle (clorox or equivelant) and wash the cover in a big washing machine - it's worth the $5 or so to use a nice washateria "big washer" (to wash something that big).
If it's in the paint, buy a bottle of Dawn with bleach (it's clear - easy to find), and wash the car with that, then with a good car wash soap, then wax.
When I got my car, the whole front half of it was green. The Dawn (with bleach) is the only thing I could find to wash the car with that would make the mold finally go away. With anything else, the mold kept coming back on the paint - it was "in there"!
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Tri Sodium Phosphate ( TSP ) if you can still get it will knock out mold and mildew. It used to be the active ingredient in X14, but if you can get TSP ( in powder form ) and mix it yourself, it'll take the mold off most anything.
All of Janel's warnings about everything she suggested apply!
( Ah! It's good to be lazy! )
The other problem with TSP: I'm not sure it's still manufactured or marketed.
The big advantage the powder form has, is while it still smells, it's nowhere near as stinky as bleach!
All of Janel's warnings about everything she suggested apply!
( Ah! It's good to be lazy! )
The other problem with TSP: I'm not sure it's still manufactured or marketed.
The big advantage the powder form has, is while it still smells, it's nowhere near as stinky as bleach!
BoneIdle
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Hey *glug* Doc! *glug*
Oh wait! That was yesterday. Throw another log on the fire, wouldya?
Yep LLAngus, we used to use TSP ( many years ago. Too many ) to clean the outside of houses ( particularly wooden siding ) before painting them. I don't know about toxicity, but it's wonderful stuff for wiping out mold and mildew.
My cousin used to mix it up and spray it from a Binks painting rig. It was like magic! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
Oh wait! That was yesterday. Throw another log on the fire, wouldya?
Yep LLAngus, we used to use TSP ( many years ago. Too many ) to clean the outside of houses ( particularly wooden siding ) before painting them. I don't know about toxicity, but it's wonderful stuff for wiping out mold and mildew.
My cousin used to mix it up and spray it from a Binks painting rig. It was like magic! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
jerryrosa
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Hiya All,
Personally, I'd be a little leary of trying different harsh chemicals on a new interior, and anywhere near the paint.
FWIW, I would call your local carpet cleaners, they usually specialize in repairing water damage common to people's basements.
They will have anti-microbial sprays to put on things after they've been cleaned, which won't damage the materials, but will inhibit any mold/bacteria growth.
A good detail shop, may be able to offer similar work.
I'd still spray it down with something like Febreze Antimicrobial Fabric Spray, after it was cleaned.
Good Luck,
Jerry /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Personally, I'd be a little leary of trying different harsh chemicals on a new interior, and anywhere near the paint.
FWIW, I would call your local carpet cleaners, they usually specialize in repairing water damage common to people's basements.
They will have anti-microbial sprays to put on things after they've been cleaned, which won't damage the materials, but will inhibit any mold/bacteria growth.
A good detail shop, may be able to offer similar work.
I'd still spray it down with something like Febreze Antimicrobial Fabric Spray, after it was cleaned.
Good Luck,
Jerry /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
BoneIdle
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Yeah Jerry.
I think Janel pretty much covered all the precautions ( including not exceeding the recommended dosage and wearing safety goggles while using hand tools ) in her post. Always test in an inconspicuous area and always start with the mildest chemical that doesn't preclude using a harsher chemical later ( i.e. Use baking soda, but only if you're sure that you're not going to want to use vinegar later in the day )
Personally, I'd call a company like ServPro or one of the other cleaning services that specializes in water damage ( i.e. mold ) , but it sounds like Sharpish might be wanting to avoid the $100 + cost that will require.
I think Janel pretty much covered all the precautions ( including not exceeding the recommended dosage and wearing safety goggles while using hand tools ) in her post. Always test in an inconspicuous area and always start with the mildest chemical that doesn't preclude using a harsher chemical later ( i.e. Use baking soda, but only if you're sure that you're not going to want to use vinegar later in the day )
Personally, I'd call a company like ServPro or one of the other cleaning services that specializes in water damage ( i.e. mold ) , but it sounds like Sharpish might be wanting to avoid the $100 + cost that will require.