Moody attic
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(02-04-2025, 09:15 AM)Apydomis Wrote: Another thing that I read was to figure out what the source of moisture is. 
The day before I posted about mold, I climbed a ladder and opened up one of the soffits and found insulation packed in and soak and wet. I opened up two or three more soffits going down the side of the house until I found one that wasn’t full of mold, then I stuck a fan up there in the attic. Yesterday, when I cleaned up in there, a lot of the moisture had dried up. I would say there was a reduction in mold. I also have two air purifiers going upstairs.
I also found a highly rated mold spray that I am going to pick up at the hardware store. Before I spray, though, I need to add some additional vents- but it just snowed last night…

Apart from the soffits adding moisture...wouldn't there also be condensation from weather changes? Concerning getting rid of the mold...vinegar works better than bleach and when dried, the vinegar smell goes away. I've used it on fabric that had a moldy spot and had already been washed and dried...just sprayed it on and let it hang until the mold disappeared. I was surprised that it worked so well.
It also works on bad odors like cat urine. The only thing you want to make sure of is that if you use it on cement...rinse well or it will eat away at it. It doesn't have the same effect on other things that I've tried it on such as wood or fabric.

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Vinegar can kill some types of mold because it has antibacterial and antifungal properties. White vinegar is often used to treat mold, and it's inexpensive and easy to find.

How to use vinegar to kill mold:
Put on protective gear, like gloves, goggles, and a mask.
Pour white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle.
Spray the vinegar directly onto the mold.
Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
Do not rinse or scrub.

What vinegar to use
Cleaning vinegar: Contains 6% acetic acid, which is best for killing mold.
White vinegar: Contains about 5–8% acetic acid, which is also effective at killing mold.
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Have you had any success getting rid of the mold?
If society fell apart, we - the people would build a new one. Most people are good at their core, and when we see things that are wrong we work to fix them together. Make friends with your neighbors, get involved with your community - because we will rebuild our lives, our communities, from horrible circumstances we always will.
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