How To Clean Mold Off Painted Bathroom Walls

You ll need a spray bottle and a few other items to scrub the walls.

How to clean mold off painted bathroom walls.

For mold on painted walls try a natural remover like white vinegar borax and water. Wait 10 minutes then wipe with a clean fresh cloth. Mix a solution of one part bleach to three parts water in a spray bottle and thoroughly saturate the moldy areas of the wall. Use only enough to dampen the area you don t want it to drip.

Combine two tablespoons of borax with 1 4 cup white vinegar and two cups of hot water in a bowl. High moisture levels and lack of sunlight provide the right conditions for mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew on painted walls pose respiratory health risks in addition to ruining the wall s appearance. Rinse the surface with water to remove any residual surface mold.

Spray the moldy area well then immediately scrub with a clean cloth or brush to remove the surface layer of mold. Reapply the spray lightly this time. Open a window and or keep a fan running. Mix 3 parts warm water to 1 part detergent in a spray bottle.

Safely clean mold from painted walls with a bleach solution. Spray the moldy area one last time and let the surface dry. Scrub mold off with a rag or towel. Spray moldy walls and use a sponge or non scratch scouring pad to clean the mold off.

Remove mold stains from walls. Combine a quarter tablespoon baking soda with water in a spray bottle and shake until it has dissolved.