Q&A for How to Remove Mold and Mildew

Both work just as well to clean mold, so spray some on and try scrubbing the mold away.

Mix up some baking soda with water and make a paste. Apply the paste directly to the mold and let it sit for a little before you scrub it off.

Yes. If you spill a drink, even if it's water, dry it as much as possible or mold could grow.

Use baking soda. This will create an alkaline surface and molds, fungi, and mildews will not attach themselves to high PH surfaces.

Pour in a cup hydrogen peroxide and the rest water then run the coffee machine. Use qtips with peroxide to get the tight spots.

Use a mixture of chlorine bleach and water. Make sure you have gloves and lots of ventilation. Also, think about WHY you have mold. Mold only grows in the presence of water. Check for leaks and fix them.

There is an oil blend called Thieves essential oil that will kill mold. Use a spray bottle and soak the stucco with this oil. The proportion of oils seems to work best is 40 drops of clove, 35 drops of lemon, 20 drops of cinnamon, 15 drops of eucalyptus, and 10 drops of rosemary. Fill your spray bottle the rest of the way with water, and shake well before use.

You should look in to replacing the plaster. Also, you may want to check for water seepage inside the walls.

You can use Method 2, but be warned of the high risk of damaging the wallpaper. The same applies for paintwork. Instead of scrubbing, though, just try dabbing it gently with cotton wool.

Clean all of the seals with a sponge containing full strength hydrogen peroxide and use cotton swabs soaked with peroxide to get in the small places. When you clean the seals, be sure to start at the bottom of the dishwasher and work your way up to avoid pushing the mold into unseen places. Allow to air dry, and then use dry cotton swabs to reach any damp areas. Then use a special dishwasher cleaner. To prevent further mold issues, empty your dishwasher promptly and leave the door ajar.

If the mold has reached the back of the mirror, I don't believe it is possible to remove it without damaging the mirror. You can try washing gently with a mixture of chlorine bleach and water, or even just plain bleach, but be very careful and test a small part of the mirror before you proceed. The danger is that you could remove the coating that makes the mirror reflective along with the mold.

The best thing is to replace the air conditioner. Once there is black mold, you have a problem. Not only does the foam have black mold, it has most likely filled every nook and cranny of the air conditioner. If you can replace the foam, and clean every possible area of the air conditioner with a recommended cleaning solution, that may work. Unfortunately, after doing all that there still be mold in the unit which will blow into your room. The mold can cause upper respiratory problems, sinus infections, and head aches. When it comes to your health, black mold is nothing to mess with.

Assuming it is white, use bleach 1 cup per gallon, soak 10 minutes and rinse well. Put on gloves and an N-95 mask. Unfortunately, this is not practical if there are rhinestones or embellishments.

Launder on the hottest setting with borax, and dry on high until completely dry. This may take 2 cycles. Dry with some tennis balls to help keep its loft. You can also have it dry cleaned.

Vinegar is very good for this. Spray some on and let it soak for 24 hours. Mineral spirits would also be effective.

Vinegar will kill and clean surface mold, but it won't work if the mold is in something porous. Adding baking soda would help.

Put a cup of white vinegar in a jar and let it stand. it will remove the musty mold smell.

Buy mold killer (Exit Mould is the one that I prefer) from any supermarket, then apply it as instructed. The product is very strong, so if you prefer a non-chemical solution you can use sugar soap and scrub the grout with a brush.

Spray it with a mixture of water and bleach. 70% water and 30% bleach works well.

Lowe's sells a mildew killer called "Mold Control." Wear a hat and gloves and put plastic down on the floor. Spray the ceiling until it is just damp and then rub the area with a cloth. Repeat as needed. You can also use bleach if you prefer. Whatever you use, make sure the room is well-ventilated and wear protective gear.

Yes, you could do that.

Use dish soap, it actually works pretty well.

Lysol has an upholstery spray for mold and mildew that you can find at the hardware store. If you're worried about other furnishings, cover with a bed sheet or plastic.

Fungal infections need to be seen by your GP. You will be prescribed an antifungal cream.

Soak it in a mixture of bleach and water, or, if you prefer, use vinegar and water. Just make sure you wash it very thoroughly afterwards if you use bleach. I do this all the time with my Camelbak bottle.

I sprayed a weak mildew solution on the boards under the shingles. It's also very important to increase ventilation year round with a continuous ridge vent AND soffit vents, These have much more square footage than gable, round, or event powered vents.

Use a toothbrush or other soft bristled brush lightly on the stitching, along with some vinegar.