How to Repair Mold From Drywall
Mold in your home can cause major health problems, and can also cause damage in the house. If you see mold on drywall, you need to remove it as soon as possible before it spreads. Mold grows where it can find water, so if you see mold you more than likely have a leak somewhere.
- Wear a mask over your face, and put on rubber gloves before you start to repair mold from the drywall.
- Turn off the heating and air unit in your home to prevent mold spores from spreading throughout your house. Open the window in the room that has mold, and place a fan towards the window so any mold spores will go outside.
- Put hot water in a spray bottle, along with bleach. Spray the mold affected area and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Wipe the area down with a rag to remove the mold. Allow the wall to dry completely when you are finished. Throw the rag away that you used to remove the mold when you are finished.
- Spray the affected area with the bleach mixture again, and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. Use a new rag to wipe the area down. Throw the rag away and let the wall dry completely.
- Repaint the drywall if the bleach removed any paint. Bleach is great for killing mold spores, but it will cause damage to paint or carpeting. Be careful when you spray the bleach on the affected areas, and make sure you do not get it on anything but the mold spores