It made me sick in bed for a few days when I let it fester in college. Get rid of black mould ASAP.
Take that vent cover off and make sure it isn’t blocked. You need to sort out the ventilation or the mould will keep coming back. Could also be down to water coming in at the roofline (gutters overflowing) but that usually comes down the wall in a line.
You can clear that off using any mould spray (make sure to test it first behind a curtain to see if the paint reacts poorly to it !).
White vinegar wipe off
Open windows to ventilate daily especially when heat or moisture levels are up
Best bet is to try to keep it at bay. Take the curtains down for a clean, then look at a mould cleaner and some mould resistant paint.
Will probably need a clean every 3 months or so, but it’s a bastard to properly get rid of (if even possible at this stage).
I’ve had that, washed it off carefully and repainted with kitchen/bathroom (anti-mould) paint and that seemed to fix it. Cold corners and moisture encourage it though, so paying attention to ventilation helps, I find.
Ventilation like the others said is key.
However, I’d check the roof to ensure there’s not a leak dripping down behind the wall that’s causing the mould. The mould seems to be in a spot which isn’t obstructed, but corners may attract condensation.
could be condensation from bathroom eg., clean the wall with bleach and air the room, get dehumidifier and keep it on. replace the curtains and wipe the wall behind them too. and don’t open windows when its raining, keep the dehumidifier on instead. a lot of humidity comes from the outside too.
Nowhere near as bad as it can be. Sort out asap and make sure you wear a mask if doing it yourself.
Then look into air flow in your house and look for areas of condensation in the morning, usually around windows.
Get a dehumidifier if you need it. You’ll get a good one for 200 quid maybe less and it’ll last you years.
That looks suspiciously like a house I used to live in
Unhealthy. Get hydrogen peroxide, put it in a stray bottle and spray it on the mould. That’s the safest, easiest and cheapest way to contend with mould and it’s what professionals use.
Astonish mould and mildew blaster from Mr. Price, deals ect. 2 euro. It will obliterate it.
A lot of people are saying ventilation but are missing heat. Mould growth is directly dependant on relative humidity. Relative humidity decreases as temperature increases. The air outside in Ireland is very damp and can cause more mould if it’s not heated. To avoid mould you need to let in more fresh air and then heat it.
If you get something that can monitor humidity then you can make sure you are keeping it low enough. Below 60% at all times ideally.
A dehumidifier can also help massively. Compressor dehumidifier if your average room temp is above 18C and Desiccant dehumidifier if your average room temp is below that. Make sure it has a humidistat so that it turns itself off when the humidity is low.
Buy dehumidifier.
Ventilation , heat and dettol mould spray are your friends. Then Zinsser anti mould paint if you want it proper gone 💪
I washed my wall with bleach an hot water , scrubbed it proper. Then I painted it with oily paint not normal an never had the issue since .
Mould is caused by the warm air . You need to let it out every day , there is also great vents available now compared to years ago . Once you keep on top of it, it won’t be an issue again
Be good to get the external surgace checked for damage. Brickwork may need a bit of re-pointing. Vent is crucial – if it’s a plaster vent you can just hack it off and r3place with same – easy job…goes on with tile adhesive
Buy mould x in a hardware store. Be careful using it around fabrics as it will detroy them. Invest in a dehumidifier, theyre a game changer. Short of that theres fuck all else you can do, sort it asap though as those spores are highly dangerous and can give you chronic lung conditions.
It’s just moisture like mine just get the vents checked incase if all good get a few plants and leave the blinds and windows open during the day just a smidge even and stay on top of the mold with blackmold remover
I live beside the liffy bedrooms always has mold around the window and ceiling corner etc just stay on top of it most likely damp was just painted over
A good Dehumidifier to keep condensation low & anti mould paint to prevent it coming back and spreading
Try the cover from the outside and mould spray. Will be a short term fix which for college housing is sufficient.
Long term you want the heating on for a number of hours every day.
That’s definitely at the point where you’d want to be getting rid of it anyway! And try not let it get as bad next time!
Bleach and water scrub it with brush let the Bleach sink in. Rinse and paint over. Worked for me.
In future any condensation on the window wipe it off with a towel especially in the morning after a sleep. That causes the mold. Open windows regularly.
Get the Astonish Mould Spray, it’s about €1. It’s magic. Spray it down a few times a day. Leave the windows open for at least an hour a day, even when it’s cold.
It doesn’t look too bad. Hit it with some bactdet and halophen and redecorate. Clean soft furnishings like the curtains to reduce mold spores spreading. Adequate heating regime and ventilation should keep it at bay. Keep humidity low.
I’ve seen a lot worse.
I find it amazing how relaxed the Irish attitude to mould is. I’m from Scandinavia, and your insurance would pay a hotel for you to stay in, tear the whole wall out, fix the underlaying issue, and rebuild the wall. Mould is nothing to joke about. Fix the issue at the root and redo the wall.
1. Clean your gutters, as the grass and stuff holds water
2. Inspect if you have no leaks in the roof
3. Check your vents if they function properly.
4. Plenty of solutions for mould spray.
Also try to keep warmer temperatures consistently in the room and well ventilated to move the moisture out
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It’s not good that’s for sure
It made me sick in bed for a few days when I let it fester in college. Get rid of black mould ASAP.
Take that vent cover off and make sure it isn’t blocked. You need to sort out the ventilation or the mould will keep coming back. Could also be down to water coming in at the roofline (gutters overflowing) but that usually comes down the wall in a line.
You can clear that off using any mould spray (make sure to test it first behind a curtain to see if the paint reacts poorly to it !).
White vinegar wipe off
Open windows to ventilate daily especially when heat or moisture levels are up
Best bet is to try to keep it at bay. Take the curtains down for a clean, then look at a mould cleaner and some mould resistant paint.
Will probably need a clean every 3 months or so, but it’s a bastard to properly get rid of (if even possible at this stage).
I’ve had that, washed it off carefully and repainted with kitchen/bathroom (anti-mould) paint and that seemed to fix it. Cold corners and moisture encourage it though, so paying attention to ventilation helps, I find.
Ventilation like the others said is key.
However, I’d check the roof to ensure there’s not a leak dripping down behind the wall that’s causing the mould. The mould seems to be in a spot which isn’t obstructed, but corners may attract condensation.
could be condensation from bathroom eg., clean the wall with bleach and air the room, get dehumidifier and keep it on. replace the curtains and wipe the wall behind them too. and don’t open windows when its raining, keep the dehumidifier on instead. a lot of humidity comes from the outside too.
Nowhere near as bad as it can be. Sort out asap and make sure you wear a mask if doing it yourself.
Then look into air flow in your house and look for areas of condensation in the morning, usually around windows.
Get a dehumidifier if you need it. You’ll get a good one for 200 quid maybe less and it’ll last you years.
That looks suspiciously like a house I used to live in
Unhealthy. Get hydrogen peroxide, put it in a stray bottle and spray it on the mould. That’s the safest, easiest and cheapest way to contend with mould and it’s what professionals use.
Astonish mould and mildew blaster from Mr. Price, deals ect. 2 euro. It will obliterate it.
A lot of people are saying ventilation but are missing heat. Mould growth is directly dependant on relative humidity. Relative humidity decreases as temperature increases. The air outside in Ireland is very damp and can cause more mould if it’s not heated. To avoid mould you need to let in more fresh air and then heat it.
If you get something that can monitor humidity then you can make sure you are keeping it low enough. Below 60% at all times ideally.
A dehumidifier can also help massively. Compressor dehumidifier if your average room temp is above 18C and Desiccant dehumidifier if your average room temp is below that. Make sure it has a humidistat so that it turns itself off when the humidity is low.
Buy dehumidifier.
Ventilation , heat and dettol mould spray are your friends. Then Zinsser anti mould paint if you want it proper gone 💪
I washed my wall with bleach an hot water , scrubbed it proper. Then I painted it with oily paint not normal an never had the issue since .
Mould is caused by the warm air . You need to let it out every day , there is also great vents available now compared to years ago . Once you keep on top of it, it won’t be an issue again
Be good to get the external surgace checked for damage. Brickwork may need a bit of re-pointing. Vent is crucial – if it’s a plaster vent you can just hack it off and r3place with same – easy job…goes on with tile adhesive
Buy mould x in a hardware store. Be careful using it around fabrics as it will detroy them. Invest in a dehumidifier, theyre a game changer. Short of that theres fuck all else you can do, sort it asap though as those spores are highly dangerous and can give you chronic lung conditions.
It’s just moisture like mine just get the vents checked incase if all good get a few plants and leave the blinds and windows open during the day just a smidge even and stay on top of the mold with blackmold remover
I live beside the liffy bedrooms always has mold around the window and ceiling corner etc just stay on top of it most likely damp was just painted over
A good Dehumidifier to keep condensation low & anti mould paint to prevent it coming back and spreading
Try the cover from the outside and mould spray. Will be a short term fix which for college housing is sufficient.
Long term you want the heating on for a number of hours every day.
That’s definitely at the point where you’d want to be getting rid of it anyway! And try not let it get as bad next time!
Bleach and water scrub it with brush let the Bleach sink in. Rinse and paint over. Worked for me.
In future any condensation on the window wipe it off with a towel especially in the morning after a sleep. That causes the mold. Open windows regularly.
Get the Astonish Mould Spray, it’s about €1. It’s magic. Spray it down a few times a day. Leave the windows open for at least an hour a day, even when it’s cold.
It doesn’t look too bad. Hit it with some bactdet and halophen and redecorate. Clean soft furnishings like the curtains to reduce mold spores spreading. Adequate heating regime and ventilation should keep it at bay. Keep humidity low.
I’ve seen a lot worse.
I find it amazing how relaxed the Irish attitude to mould is. I’m from Scandinavia, and your insurance would pay a hotel for you to stay in, tear the whole wall out, fix the underlaying issue, and rebuild the wall. Mould is nothing to joke about. Fix the issue at the root and redo the wall.
1. Clean your gutters, as the grass and stuff holds water
2. Inspect if you have no leaks in the roof
3. Check your vents if they function properly.
4. Plenty of solutions for mould spray.
Also try to keep warmer temperatures consistently in the room and well ventilated to move the moisture out