How To Remove Mold From Drywall Walls

For unfinished surfaces skip to the steps to remove mold from drywall.

How to remove mold from drywall walls.

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Remove mold stains from walls. The method used to remove mold from drywall varies depending on whether or not the drywall is coated. If it is then cleaning it with water and a cleansing agent should work. To scrub the wall you can use a heavy duty sponge a scrub brush or an old toothbrush.

Mold can often grow on drywall and painted interior walls especially in areas where moisture and humidity are a factor such as kitchens and bathrooms. Reapply the spray lightly this time. Open a window and or keep a fan running. To cover this up you will need to use a stain blocking primer and paint color of your choice to hide the stain.

Remove mold from drywall painted walls. Scrub the affected area vigorously until the mold spots are no longer visible. Sometimes when you clean away mold on drywall it will leave a stain that is impossible to remove by scrubbing. Where the mold stain is too big you can spray the solution and let it remain on the wall for a few minutes.

If it is not then that section of drywall must be removed since it is too porous to clean.