020: Moldy Drywall Cleaning

Kareen has mold on her drywall and would like to know how to remove it. This is a pretty common problem for most homes, especially on exterior walls where warm air condensates. 

The first thing to do with any mold situation is to figure out where the moisture is coming from. Fix the moisture source and then remove the mold.

I recommend using Concrobium because it removes the mold and kills the spores that have embedded into the drywall. 

Check out Concrobium here

http://www.concrobium.com/

Today’s Quick Tip is courtesy of Steve who uses sulfamic acid to remove thin-set that has oozed between grout joints. 

Add 2 teaspoons of sulfamic acid to 16 oz of water. Mix the solution for 30-60 seconds, put on a respirator, apply the solution to the grout joints and tile, let it sit for 10 minutes and scrape out the thin-set using a carpet knife.

Just make sure to test this solution on a scrap piece of tile to ensure it won’t ruin the tile. Especially if you have slate, marble, or travertine tile. 

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