Mould

[Ladydragon]

I have a question I am getting mould on all my ceilings in my place and am having to clean it off with excet mould (which is extreamly strong)
When I have a 6 month check up from my landlord the mould has come back all she says to me is open up your curtains and let the sun in (which I do) and tell her

So I have recently decied to take this up with the landlord and tell them to do something about the mould my friend told me there was this paint that stops the mould forming and coming back.

If my landlord wont do anything about it what can I do.

I dont want to move because it's handy to everything and safe for my cats cause i'm down a long drive.

But if this carrys on like this i'm going to have to.

[The Lone Rider]

I have a question I am getting mould on all my ceilings in my place and am having to clean it off with excet mould (which is extreamly strong)
When I have a 6 month check up from my landlord the mould has come back all she says to me is open up your curtains and let the sun in (which I do) and tell her

So I have recently decied to take this up with the landlord and tell them to do something about the mould my friend told me there was this paint that stops the mould forming and coming back.

If my landlord wont do anything about it what can I do.

I dont want to move because it's handy to everything and safe for my cats cause i'm down a long drive.

But if this carrys on like this i'm going to have to.

Try a dehumidifier, and wipe down the problem areas in the morning. Get rid of the dampness.

[jaffaonajappa]

yup, what TLR said - Dehumidifiers are outstanding.....removes moisture so warms up the house at the same time.... basically. They cost a wee bit to buy, but Im thinking they are the most efficient device power-usage wise.

Theres some other anti-mould disintectants that work too....bleach based ones tend to last longer....and recoating once a month should help (Recoating being 20 times easier than removing mould).

[Ladydragon]

yup, what TLR said - Dehumidifiers are outstanding.....removes moisture so warms up the house at the same time.... basically. They cost a wee bit to buy, but Im thinking they are the most efficient device power-usage wise.

Theres some other anti-mould disintectants that work too....bleach based ones tend to last longer....and recoating once a month should help (Recoating being 20 times easier than removing mould).

Thanks for that I think they have a small Dehumidifier for sale at Place Makers for $140 sounds like it would be a good investmest

[hayd3n]

get land lord to buy a HRV kit
a dry house is a efficient heating house

[hellokitty]

Thanks for that I think they have a small Dehumidifier for sale at Place Makers for $140 sounds like it would be a good investmest

Don't buy one Nina, I have one you can use. There is a product for that you can spray on after you clean it that you leave on, it will kill the mould spores. We can drop the dehumidifier off tonight when we drop the kids off home.

[NinjaNanna]

Identify any sources of moisture and do your best to reduce or eliminate them.

Common sources are boiling pots on the stove uncovered, drying clothes (either on racks or clothes driers, bathroom condensation.

A lid on a pot significantly reduces the power needed to boil it and helps direct the steam at the nearest window.

Keep the bathroom door closed until the extractor fan has been able to room all the condensation and the mirror and walls have dried out.

If using a clothes drier, close the laundry door, it will get a huge amount of condensation on the walls and ceiling, but this will all dry out as the dryer get to the end of its cycle, also if its near a window make sure the exhaust grill is pointed directly at the window. If using a drying rack consider putting it in the bathroom.

[Quasi]

and a very cheap and efficient mould remover and general puropse cleaner - one part vinegar to two parts water.put in spray bottle, spray on, leave 15 to 20 min - wipe off. its not some nasty toxic chemical and can use to clean anything, floors, shower, toilet windows etc etc.

[toycollector10]

Google "oil of cloves" and mould or mold if you are a citizen of the USA. There is a dilution with water (which I can't remember) and you just spray it around the room and onto the mould. Dehumidify also. Does your clothes dryer vent into your house or is it ducted outside? Do you air the bathroom after showering? Do you heat with a gas heater? Just get the moisture out basically.

[trustme]

The various suggestions will work to a point. The nasty toxic shit Quasi refers to is the best solution. It will be more effective than exit mould or Vinegar & should keep mould at bay for 12 / 18 months, it kills the mould spores & removes fly shit , nicotine stains & cooking oil residue etc.
It smells like shit , if you have athsma it can cause breathing probs ,it's tough on the eyes but only while it is applied. Once it is dry the smell goes & the ceilings , walls will be clean.
Toxic !!! the bloke I know that uses it has done so for years . I've used it & I get athsma, it is not pleasant but it won't harm you.
I'll send you a PM with contact details for the applicator who can give the landlord a quote & a rental property manager contact he can talk to for a reference if you want.

Dehumidifiers & all the other suggestions will help stop the mould coming back, gas heaters are a shocker for causing mould.

For people considering repainting their ceilings, get them properly cleaned or all the fly shit, mould etc will bleed back through the new paint in very short order & you are back where you started.

[Ladydragon]

The various suggestions will work to a point. The nasty toxic shit Quasi refers to is the best solution. It will be more effective than exit mould or Vinegar & should keep mould at bay for 12 / 18 months, it kills the mould spores & removes fly shit , nicotine stains & cooking oil residue etc.
It smells like shit , if you have athsma it can cause breathing probs ,it's tough on the eyes but only while it is applied. Once it is dry the smell goes & the ceilings , walls will be clean.
Toxic !!! the bloke I know that uses it has done so for years . I've used it & I get athsma, it is not pleasant but it won't harm you.
I'll send you a PM with contact details for the applicator who can give the landlord a quote & a rental property manager contact he can talk to for a reference if you want.

Dehumidifiers & all the other suggestions will help stop the mould coming back, gas heaters are a shocker for causing mould.

For people considering repainting their ceilings, get them properly cleaned or all the fly shit, mould etc will bleed back through the new paint in very short order & you are back where you started.

Ok that would be good my landlord is quite good my garage roof was leaking so the fully replace the leaking roof with a brand new one and painted it.

[Ladydragon]

and a very cheap and efficient mould remover and general puropse cleaner - one part vinegar to two parts water.put in spray bottle, spray on, leave 15 to 20 min - wipe off. its not some nasty toxic chemical and can use to clean anything, floors, shower, toilet windows etc etc.

I have an empty spray bottle uder the sink so i'll do that tomorrow i'm cleaning the ceilings again all 3 of them 2 beds and 1 lounge

[hayd3n]

HRV

[Maha]

...a waterblaster should remove it rather swiftly....

[XxKiTtiExX]

White vinegar and water, kills the spores