Mold removal is not a quick wipe up job. Contamination often spreads rapidly. Once this condition has been verified, it needs to be dealt with immediately. It can destroy the surfaces that it grows on and is lethal to human health. If a home or commercial building owner suspects the problem, it would be wise to get professionals out to inspect and eradicate.
Before starting the actual cleaning process be sure that there is good ventilation to the area. Open any doors or windows in the immediate area and if Popcorne ceiling removal possible use a fan to pull air from the area to be cleaned to the outdoors. Also shut down the HVAC system in your home. This will help prevent the spread of spores to other parts of the house.
Bleach is really effective for Mold removal. Some people are of the view that a mixture of water and soap can be used but it is not strong enough to bring good results. Rubbing alcohol is also used sometimes to remove it from the surface of leather.
Possums will chew through woodwork and even the edge of fibro to gain access to your ceiling. Especially if they have been living there for a while. I have seen them pull chicken wire out of the hole to get back in.
The first step is to add the width of all walls in the room together. Multiply this sum by the height of one wall from floor to ceiling (or, the circumference of the room times the ceiling height). If you have a number of windows and doors, subtract the square footage of those openings. This final number will give you the exact area of wall space you will paint.
STEP TWO: Scrape off flaking paint, repair holes and cracks with spackle with a wide blade or five-in-one tool. Feather back rough paint edges by sanding. Always fill the imperfection flush with the surface even if it means having to refill 2-3 times due to shrinkage. It is much easier to refill than to sand back too much spackling. After the spackle dries, finish by lightly sanding with a medium (220 grit sandpaper), dust off surface and then prime each repaired area with small roller. Re-caulk any spaces you find where countertops, baseboards and moldings meet the wall.
The key to cleaning ceiling mold is using the right materials in the right order. Your goal is to not only eliminate the existing mold but also prevent it from returning. In general, you can follow these steps for a smaller outbreak of mold or mildew, for larger infestations, call in a professional (look up Mold Remediation Company in the Yellow Pages or the Internet) as the mold can spread very quickly throughout your house. Your house and your family will thank you for keeping on top of mold problems!