What is the best way to permanently get rid of mould from inside a window frame?
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found this, but also hear lots of studies that say bleach just hides it, and is ineffective. hope it helps.
1) Reduce moisture in the air by using dehumidifiers, Dry-Z-Air, bathroom fans, and ventilating as much as possible when using the dishwasher, cooking and showering. Remove carpets from the bathroom if they retain moisture.
2) Take care of any leaks, plumbing issues and existing mold. Get your landlord on it immediately if you rent. If they don't, you have the right to take legal recourse. Contact the Tenant Rights Hotline at 206-723-0500
3) Remove mold on surfaces using 3% hydrogen peroxide or 1/2 cup to 1 cup of bleach per gallon of water.
4)Throw away or recycle old books, newspapers, clothing and bedding if it cannot be properly cleaned.
5) Turn up the heat to keep the humidity down.
6) Vacuum thoroughly and remove the vacuum cleaner bag at once. Spores left in bags can grow and spread with further uses.
7) If possible invest in a HEPA filter to remove mold spores in the air and use a HEPA vacuum as well. Check heating and cooling ducts for mold and take care of them at once.
8) For upholstery and other hard to clean items a fungicide spray may help. Make certain it is registered with the EPA. If the mold spores have settled into the filling of furnitures or mattresses and they are too valuable to dispose of a professional needs to be brought in. I have contacted Healthy Buildings for advice and local references for furniture abatement. I'll keep you posted.
If you have allergies:
Wear a mask, gloves, and goggles when cleaning infested areas.
Avoid carpets and upholstered furniture in your home.
Scour your bathroom and kitchen with bleach freqently and take extra steps to reduce moisture in your home environment.
Try diluted bleach or a disinfectant spray. I have the same problem with my windows, tons of black mold and I cleaned out what I could but there's still residue left. Just spray it down to stop the growth and try to clean out as much as possible. Cotton swabs worked well for me to get underneath the windows. Make sure you wear gloves, mask, and ventilate well when you're using the solutions. Consider replacing the windows in the future.
replace the window, sounds like you are getting to much condensation with window that is there now
Bleach is the only thing that kills mold...bUt you can use tilex mold root remover to help control it even in your window seals.
Your local paint store has a product that you buy and mix with water that removes mold. If you don't remove the mold completely, even if you paint it will reappear and come through your new paint. Good Luck!
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