How do I get rid of black mold spots from my shower ceiling?

November 27th, 2008 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs   26 Comments
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k asked:


There were brownish mold spots on my shower ceiling and I used a mixture of bleach and water to remove them. Everything seemed fine but then the next morning, three little black spots appeared. I applied bleach to them, but they are not going away. I also tried vinegar and it was ineffective. Does anyone have any suggestions and/or know of any products that are effective? Thanks!

VALERIE

I was considering getting 5 black molds removed from my face, it cost about $50 per mold. Is that worth it?

November 25th, 2008 | Posted in Other - Skin & Body   4 Comments
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lillyross asked:


I was considering getting 5 black molds removed from my face, it cost about $50 per mold. Is that worth it? Also, any downsides with getting a mold removed and should I get it removed? Thanks

RUSSELL

Should I be concerned about code violations and black mold in neighboring apartment?

November 24th, 2008 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs   1 Comment
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mynydd_mor asked:


I live in a 4-family apartment building (2 upstairs/2 downstairs), and the apartment on the other half of my floor has tenants moving as they discovered 10+ code/health violations. Our municipality requires occupancy permits, and i have a full, unconditional permit.

From their list of concerns the one that bothers me the most is black mold in their apartment. It is on an interior wall near the kitchen in which there is ductwork but no plumbing fixtures, they bleach it each time but you can see the spots. It is also on our shared wall, which has no plumbing in it but again ductwork (individual systems), although i do not see any mold on my side. They say that the mold is more visible when they have been gone multiple days.

Yesterday in trying to talk to the landlord about the issues he claimed no one else has complained about him and hung up on her. He has also been badmouthing them to potential landlords.

Thanks in advance for your help!

SETH

What kind of health problems come from black mold?

November 21st, 2008 | Posted in Respiratory Diseases   2 Comments
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me asked:


We have black mold in our apartment and my child has been very sick this year, does anyone know what kind of health problems are related to black mold?

AMELIA

Is it illegal for a tenant to rent an apartment that has black mold?

November 21st, 2008 | Posted in Renting & Real Estate   4 Comments
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Jaisonda asked:


Just realized about a month after moving in that I have black mold. Theres no way the tenant didn’t know about it. What can I do?
I live in Mass

RICK

How can I get rid of black mold in my swimming pool?

November 20th, 2008 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden   5 Comments
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milf asked:


We have proper chlorine/ph (now) levels and have shocked it but there is black mold areas all over the bottom and in the crevices around the tiles on the steps and sides. We used some HTP mold/algea treatment and the water is clear, no algea, but the pool looks filthy because of the mold. Is there a treatment we can do ourselves that will work?
I think it is accurately “black algae” not black mold….

SHANNON

What’s the best way to kill/clean up black mold?

November 20th, 2008 | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry   9 Comments
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st.luciabride asked:


We’ve found black mold under the base mouldings in our new house. What products should we use? Where can we buy them? (in-store only, we need to take care of this *FAST*)
Thank-you!

TIFFANY

How can you cover black mold stains?

November 17th, 2008 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs   3 Comments
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Nidia, Biker Babe asked:


My mom’s bathroom has poor ventilation and the walls are always full of black mold stains, how can you get rid of them or cover them up, even better, how can you make them go away? I’ve tried mold and mildew resistant paint and it still comes back! What can I do? Tile is out of the question, the bathroom is too small. The walls are just concrete and paint. Please Help!

LEROY

What are a subleaser’s rights concerning black mold?

November 8th, 2008 | Posted in Law & Ethics   1 Comment
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Amanda S asked:


Hello, I am subleasing from my roommate in San Francisco and have discovered there is a problem with black mold. The landlord is very sneaky, and “fixed” the problem earlier this year by painting over it. My roommate is unconcerned with the mold and refuses to contact the landlord again. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to move right away. What are my rights (if any) in California that would allow me to contact the landlord myself and demand the mold be removed?

VIRGIL

Does anyone have a formula for cleaning black mold off basement walls?

November 4th, 2008 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs   7 Comments
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Big Sis asked:


My boyfriend has black mold growing on his basement walls. They are cement. In the past this room was used for a bedroom. He would like to get it cleaned up and use it again, but not in the condition it is in. Please– only serious answers.

SAMUEL