Black Mold

[wevans]

Yep, we got it the shower stall has been leaking and I started tearing it apart yesterday evening. What started as a repair the leak job is now a tear out the sheetrock and insulation PLUS kill the mold job TC or any others that have experience with this stuff, WHAT DO I NEED TA DO?

[sundown]

Back in 94 when we had the flood in the Albany area, we sprayed down the framing with clorox, let it dry and then repeated. Did this a couple times. I still have two houses I did this to and so far no problem with mold. However, the mold had not started growing when I began spraying. I also suspect a strong solution of something like TSP would do the job.

[What a mess]

There is stuff that is used for mold other than bleach.
Google it, we had a flood here in Valdosta.
If your gonna do the bleach thing that is online too.
I also think there was info on the Red Cross site.
I would use pool chlorene as it is much stronger.
Don't buy cheap bleach if your going to use bleach.
Anything you can cut out and replace do its a spore.
Ventalation over a period of time so it can dry fans & dehumidifiers wont hurt.
Gloves and mask

IT IS TOXIC SEAL THE GARBAGE BAGS WELL BE CAREFUL.

GET CHILDREN PETS IMMUNE OR RESPERATORY COMPROMISED OUT AND AWAY!!!!!

WAM OUT

[rocket]

According to my havc contractor, bleach won't kill it. He recommends amonia or vinegar...I forget which one. I think amonia, but I can call him tomorrow and find out.

[What a mess]

We did use bleach here with success. The article I read said double bag don't spread throw it out the window don't carry through the house. Must get rid of all porous material treat often must be dry. etc...

[wevans]

Got the pan up now and am starting to try and break out the floor tile this thing has been leaking for a while, rotten floor under the pan and lord knows how far under the tile the girl may have to skip travel vollyball this year

[Jumptrout51]

Let her do the travel.
At least she can shower on the road.

[wevans]

Travel ball cost us around $3000 and we may not be able to afford it now