How to Get Rid of Mold on Sidewalks

Mold growth can inhibit several dangerous or negative situations. Mold spreads and grows rapidly with favorable conditions like wet or humid weather. Mold is hazardous to our health as well if inhaled or viable within the body. Getting rid of mold the sidewalk is a good precaution to eliminate future growth.

1. Find out what kind of mold you are want to rid the sidewalk of. Depending on the type of mold, for example black mold, which can be harmful to inhale or touch and require gloves and a facemask. Some problems need to be taken care of by professionals, minor-mold problems are a do-it-yourself project.


2. Gather safety equipment and the tools you will need to get rid of the mold. Gloves, sponges, a garden hose, a face mask and your cleaning solution. The fumes and skin interactions of cleaning agents can be harmful, it is best to protect yourself.


3. Combine half bleach and half water to make a mixture for getting rid of mold. A bucket or container is useful when combining these ingredients. You can use white vinegar and water as a cleaning solution to kill mold too.


4. Spray the bleach or vinegar mixture on the affected area liberally. If there are any weeds or unwanted plants growing the same place, the bleach mixture will kill them.


5. Let the mixture sit for a few days if you have weeds or plants they need to die off. Otherwise, scrub the sidewalk with a hard hand brush to break up the dead mold.


6. Rinse the sidewalk off with a garden hose to get rid of any reside or stains from the mold. If there is a stain remaining, you may need to scrub the area a bit more.