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Jesus Pimp · 11-06-2003, 04:25 AM

I'm going to call my landlord but is there a way to get mildew out of a closet? Any stuff I should use?

onetime2 · 11-06-2003, 04:55 AM

Spray on a solution of bleach and water (maybe 10 to 20% bleach to 80 to 90% water). Let it sit on for a little while then spray again and scrub a bit. Once this is done there is anti mildew paint available but it won't help much if you don't eliminate the source of the moisture.

Bobaphat · 11-06-2003, 12:55 PM

X-14 works well;

Jesus Pimp · 11-06-2003, 08:40 PM

Where can I get X-14? Is it toxic?

One of my friends suggested I line the walls with plastic. Anyone know what kind of plastic to get and where?

onetime2 · 11-07-2003, 05:06 AM

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Originally posted by Jesus Pimp
Where can I get X-14? Is it toxic?

One of my friends suggested I line the walls with plastic. Anyone know what kind of plastic to get and where?

Plastic is a bad idea. It will just allow the mildew to grow under it. Mildew resistant paint is much easier and will work better. There's some paint that's called Kill'z or something that will work. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowe's in their paint area.

X-14 you can get agt the supermarket or Home Depot/Lowes.

j8ear · 11-07-2003, 07:02 PM

A good way to halt and reduce the growth of mildew is with a dehumidifier. Pulls out the moisture needed for the mildew to live.

A simple 10 to one bleach solution is also very effective in killing and cleaning it.

If it has bored into sheet rock. Replace the sheet rock.

Otherwise after removing moisture (mildew food) and bleaching dead and cleaning away the mildew use a good mildewcide paint. Never used x-14, but have heard good things about it. I have used Killz, and think it to be fantastic. Will keep knots on fresh hewn pine from bleeding through, and in general makes an excellent primer, and mildewcide. Avoid the ~spray~ version and go with the can and brush method. Also if your upto it use the oil based stuff.

-bear

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onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	Spray on a solution of bleach and water (maybe 10 to 20% bleach to 80 to 90% water). Let it sit on for a little while then spray again and scrub a bit. Once this is done there is anti mildew paint available but it won't help much if you don't eliminate the source of the moisture. __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.

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Bobaphat whoopity doo Location: Seattle	X-14 works well; __________________ --size matters not-- yoda

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Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	Where can I get X-14? Is it toxic? One of my friends suggested I line the walls with plastic. Anyone know what kind of plastic to get and where? __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

11-07-2003, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	A good way to halt and reduce the growth of mildew is with a dehumidifier. Pulls out the moisture needed for the mildew to live. A simple 10 to one bleach solution is also very effective in killing and cleaning it. If it has bored into sheet rock. Replace the sheet rock. Otherwise after removing moisture (mildew food) and bleaching dead and cleaning away the mildew use a good mildewcide paint. Never used x-14, but have heard good things about it. I have used Killz, and think it to be fantastic. Will keep knots on fresh hewn pine from bleeding through, and in general makes an excellent primer, and mildewcide. Avoid the ~spray~ version and go with the can and brush method. Also if your upto it use the oil based stuff. -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.