How to Remove Black Mold From Drywall
Drywall is a porous surface that is able to support the growth of mold. If mold has formed on the drywall in your home or business, you must be sure that it is simply on the surface of the paint. If the mold is inside of the drywall or if the drywall is unfinished, it will need to be replaced to effectively remove the mold.
- Examine the area where the drywall is present to see if the mold has compromised the drywall. If the drywall appears to be bowed then you will need to replace it. Make sure that the mold is simply on the surface of the drywall and not all the way through. If the mold has penetrated through the surface of the drywall, it will need to be removed.
- Put on protective gear before removing the mold from the surface of the drywall to protect yourself from the mold spores as well as the fumes of the bleach that you will be working with. You should always wear a respiratory mask, rubber gloves, pants and a long sleeved shirt when removing mold.
- Mix a cleaning solution that is equal parts of water and bleach inside of a standard spray bottle that has a fine mist setting.
- Spay down the areas that have mold on the surface of the drywall with your bleach cleaning solution.
- Allow the bleach to sit on the surface of the mold for three to five minutes and then wipe the mold away with a clean, wet rag.
- Repeat this process until all of the mold has been removed from the surface of your drywall.
- Open all windows and turn on some fans in the space to help circulate the air and dry the drywall so that the mold is not able to return.