Remove Mildew Off Ceiling

You would think any wood paneling in an outdoor space would get enough fresh air to keep mold and mildew growth at bay but that wasn t the case with the cedar wood ceiling in our outdoor porch.

Remove mildew off ceiling.

Remove mold stains from walls. Use a uv lamp and direct it at the ceiling for 24 hours. Open a window and or keep a fan. Once inside walls and ceilings mildew is tough to remove.

Mix a solution of one part bleach to three parts water in a spray bottle and thoroughly saturate the moldy areas of the wall. Then use a paint scraper to remove the paint in the affected area. After cleaning consider repainting the ceiling with anti mold paint to prevent recurring issues. Vinegar is a bold mold killer.

Ceilings constructed with any porous material cannot be cleaned and must be replaced but smooth ceiling surfaces can be cleaned inexpensively and with relative ease. However if the mildew is particularly stubborn you may need to use a hard bristled scrub brush to successfully purge it. Additionally if the mildew has found its way into the spaces between your ceiling tiles an expendable toothbrush can be a surprisingly effective tool in scrubbing it away. Or you can.

Step 1 wear rubber or latex gloves. According to servicemaster restoration and cleaning the mild acid in vinegar kills about 82 of known molds and can help prevent future outbreaks. Shower ceilings can provide ideal conditions for mildew and mold to grow. Mildew likes dampness darkness and warm temperatures all of which take place in the average shower on a daily basis.

The porch was completely enclosed and covered with heavy blinds which trapped the reoccurring humidity and sometimes moisture. The light will kill off any stubborn spores clinging to areas you may have missed. Remember to put on gloves and a mask or respirator before touching or removing the mold. To remove mold from the ceiling use a step ladder or stool to reach the area.

Spray the wall with a solution of 1 2 cup 4 fl oz 125 ml chlorine bleach 1 3 cup 3 fl oz 80 ml powder laundry detergent and 1 gallon 4 l hot water working from the base of the wall up.