Timeline for How do I clean mold from a leaky ICF foundation?
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Jul 28, 2020 at 17:45 | vote | accept | rtaft | ||
Mar 2, 2020 at 14:20 | comment | added | Ed Beal | Yes a spray with a weak solution 3% will not harm the the styrofoam. It will kill the mold, mold needs food, styrofoam is not a food source for mold. The paper from the Sheetrock is a food source especially with dust and other debris, so even if the mold is removed if dampness continues it will come back. The one thing that most don’t know is there are hundreds of mold types and few are toxic to us. What we use to kill the mold usually bleach or hydrogen peroxide in consented form can be more toxic to us so make sure to wear gloves and glasses at a minimum when cleaning up. | |
Mar 2, 2020 at 14:02 | comment | added | rtaft | So you are thinking I should just spray it and I don't need to remove it? I pulled off the sheetrock which was attached directly to the ICF. The mold appeared to be limited to the sheetrock. There is floor edging for the water but no plastic sheeting to guide the water into the edging. The outlets are in the ICF and water is getting into them. | |
Feb 29, 2020 at 18:23 | comment | added | Lee Sam | I’d be careful using hydrogen peroxide on ICF. It could cause it to dissolve. It’s good on plastic, etc. but not on styrofoam. | |
Feb 29, 2020 at 15:44 | history | answered | Ed Beal | CC BY-SA 4.0 |