[nat1]

Hi all, just wondered if anybody can give me some advice on removing mold/mildew from walls(internal) someone has suggested sugar soap?, I have been asked to do a 1 off clean at a flat & the previous tennant didnt open any windows for 6mths & the walls are covered in mold.  The landlord is prepared to have the walls repainted as a last resort,  but wants to see if they can be cleaned first.  Also the oven hob which is electric has all burnt food on it- any advice on the best cleaner to use?  The bathroom tiles need mould cleaner on them what is the best mold remover on the market?.  Im guessing it would take 2 days to clean as all the inside of the wardrobes need cleaning, kitch cupboards, oven & hob, bathroom & everywhere needs hoovering.  Im looking at 2 days, my partner & I will be doing the clean & providing all the products, any ideas on price?


Thanks in advance!!!


Nat1

[Pristine Clean]

Well, I would say 1 day would be sufficient and still have time for a few extra hours even if you were on your own.

Just use a normal meldew cleaner like the one you suggested, On bathroom tiles I would use BLEACH. Yes Bleach!

The reason for this is it puts up a barier to help fight mould/meldew.

There are all types of mould/meldew and bleach is the best combat method. Any one worth their weight will tell you bleach as well. Its used in most Health clubs and sports facilities..although it not meant to be used but they know meldew and bleach work! So they turn a blind eye to bleach.

Wear a mask! spray the mould with bleach heavily leave it to soak the wipe or scrape off. If its tiles you could use a pump sprayer to squirt water down to help rinse off.

As for price a bit difficult to say as not seen the flat. Its only one days work!

Oven / hob ...depends on how dirty...if dirty the £65.00 oven + hob use a good commecial oven cleaner.. if its dirty preheat oven slightly spray inside oven will lesson the time it takes. If its a smooth finish surface use a scraper to remove soiled burnt on food..use a round edged scrapper so not to damage oven surface leave oven to saod while your doing other stuff. Take a drip tray you can lay the oven racks in and hob gass rings in to soak as well. Makes cleaning easier, take with you aluminium/copperrs as well to clean inside oven

Work out your hourly ratefor the rest.

I would be suprised if it would be more than £200 and they might think that is expensive. Our average price is around £150 mark. But we do them all the time.

Also price will vary to where you live and work


Dave

[nat1]

Hi Dave, ta 4 reply- will use the mildew/bleach combo 4 the tiles.  What do u suggest 4 the walls? I was looking at a day & 1/2 because we wasnt sure how much time would be spent trying to remove the mould from the walls!!, the oven is reletively clean it's the hob thats the problem.  There's also venetian blinds in 4 of the rooms that need cleaning.  The rest is just general skirting boards, light fittings, internal doors, fridge/freezer etc.

Ta again Nat1

[Pristine Clean]

ok if its on walls that a bit more time! Well it also depend on the walls are they plasterboard? If so be very careful...indeen..you will not be able to get them wet if you do the plaster and plasterboard will be damaged!

if they are solid walls ie brick then clean with sugar soap and damp wipe..depending on paint finish then it may need repainting anyways after mould has gone...still would be tempted to use bleach diluted down....as it puts up a barrier.

venetian blinds well that will take at least 1 hour each depening on type are they wooden venetian if they are wood wont take so long.

Hope that helps


Dave

[johnny_h]

ubix2000 on a tiled wall will remove the mildew

[Pristine Clean]

ubix2000 on a tiled wall will remove the mildew

ubix is a degreaser. But yes it will remove it.... A damp cloth will remove mould

Dave

[suffolkclean]

I'd say bleach too especially in the bathroom, if the grout is also bad get a toothbrush add neat bleach to the toothbrush and brush it on all the grout lines and leave for a bit. It bleaches back to white grout.

Barbara

[sherco]

I'm a tiler by trade and i do alot of re grouts due to the fact that people have used bleach on there tiles this the worst stuff in the world to use on grout, you need a product called Aquamix nanoscrub for this. The biggest problem normally is what the tiles have been fixed too, if its plaster board behind the tiles the water could of penetrated the grout and the mould is growing there then you will never stop it. DONT USE BLEACH.

[Pristine Clean]

I'm a tiler by trade and i do alot of re grouts due to the fact that people have used bleach on there tiles this the worst stuff in the world to use on grout, you need a product called Aquamix nanoscrub for this. The biggest problem normally is what the tiles have been fixed too, if its plaster board behind the tiles the water could of penetrated the grout and the mould is growing there then you will never stop it. DONT USE BLEACH.

Do a search on the web, How to remove mould. Bleach is the answer. Chemical manufacturers even say use bleach.   Unless they have there own chemical they are marketing... find out whats in it...BLEACH

Bleach actually wont damage the plasterboard, I use to be a bathroom installer... Dampness if the plasterboard is not sealed correctly before the plaster or grout is applied will be the isse.

So YES BLEACH is the anser... Why... it builds up a barrier against the mould. There are many different types of mould. Caused by spaws in the air. Dampness the the spaws settle... forming growth.. then you start getting the black spots and it spreads. The problem also lies with the grout... most grout is not mould resistant even when it says it on the tin. Mould grows inside the grout itself especially if its soft grout.

Thats why most people regrout in the end. Especially in health clubs with shows and a swimming pool you will find the ventilation rubbish.


Dave

[murky]

We did a sports shower room Hockey/Cricket and the girls wanted the showers cleaned and brought up to scratch.

I asked on here and was advised to use Aqua80 if I remember by Crescent, but when I went to my supplier he recomended Breaker by the same people, its gloopier and doesnt run off the wall so much, got all the rust and mildew off the tiles, worked a treat and it doesnt effect your breathing, well not me, but use gloves as well.

We used wall scrapers and blades, also used washing up brush, the handle is longer and bristles get right into the grout.

Murky

[murky]

We did a sports shower room Hockey/Cricket and the girls wanted the showers cleaned and brought up to scratch.

I asked on here and was advised to use Aqua80 if I remember by Crescent, but when I went to my supplier he recomended Breaker by the same people, its gloopier and doesnt run off the wall so much, got all the rust and mildew off the tiles, worked a treat and it doesnt effect your breathing, well not me, but use gloves as well.

We used wall scrapers and blades, also used washing up brush, the handle is longer and bristles get right into the grout.

Murky