Mold eats away at the surface it is growing on.
In recent years, the possible health problems that mold can cause have increased the awareness of many homeowners. Mold is not just an annoying problem anymore. Not only will the mold stain the surface it is growing on, it also will spread to other areas of your home via spores it releases into the air. Ceiling mold typically occurs when there is a leak in the roof or a busted pipe. Before killing the mold, repair the excess moisture problem. If not, the mold will just reoccur.
Instructions
1. Remove all items in the room where the ceiling mold is present. If the items cannot be removed -- such as heavy pieces of furniture -- cover them with a drop cloth. Place several drop cloths on the floor. This will prevent possible damage or discoloration if the mold cleaning solution drips off the ceiling.
2. Remove dust and cobwebs from the ceiling with a dust mop. Fill a bucket with 2 cups of warm water and 1/4 cup trisodium phosphate. Fill a second bucket with cool water. Place both buckets within arm's reach of your work area.
3. Submerge a sponge mop in the trisodium phosphate mixture. Hold the sponge mop over the bucket and wring out the excess liquid. Scrub the ceiling with the damp sponge mop.
4. Submerge the sponge mop in the bucket filled with water when it becomes soiled. Dip it back in the trisodium phosphate mixture and continue scrubbing the ceiling until it is thoroughly cleaned.
5. Rinse the sponge mop clean under cool running water. Fill a small bucket with undiluted chlorine bleach. Dip the sponge mop in the bleach. Wipe the ceiling with the sponge mop and let it dry.
6. Rinse the sponge mop clean once more. Dampen the mop with cool water and give the ceiling one finale swipe with the damp mop. Let the ceiling dry.
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