Mold Remediation: How to Remove Mold

Introduction

Almost every home gets mold. We’ll show you how to identify and remove it.

Tools Required

  • Drywall saw
  • N-95 respirator
  • Paintbrush
  • Rubber gloves
  • Safety glasses
  • Scrub brush
  • Shop vacuum
  • Utility knife
  • Window fan

Materials Required

  • 6 mil plastic garbage bags
  • Bleach
  • Heavy-duty cleaner
  • Painter’s tape
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Shellac- or oil-based primer

Mold is a major-league nuisance. It blackens the grout lines in your shower, discolors drywall, shows up as black spots on siding, darkens decks, and grows on and rots damp wood everywhere. Even worse, it can be bad for your health. Mold releases microscopic spores that cause allergic reactions, runny noses and sneezing, as well as irritating and even injurious odors. We’ll cover how to remove mold, how to get rid of black mold, how to kill mold on wood and what kills mold in a few steps.

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