cleaning mould off bricks?

[sneakysparkle]

Does anyone have tips on cleaning white mould off brick walls?

Some of our internal walls are brick and Ive just noticed that theres some mould growing... I want to get rid of it asap but without nasty chemicals if possible!

Help!!!

[Bathsheba]

Hmmm... is it fluffy? I have read that it depends on the type of mould as to how you best remove it. I've also heard that bleach will be a temporary solution but it will most likely grow back as it won't be able to kill the "roots" of the mould deep in the bricks.

I think the first thing you need to do is work out where the humidity is coming from and deal with that... mould needs about 50 - 60 % air humidity to grow. Are the bricks near a bathroom or kitchen?

If you are really keen you could get a mould specialist in who will take a sample of it and determine what kind it is. Most moulds put spores into the air and this can result in allergies too.

Maybe Google to either find a treatment or a specialist... but one thing you can do straight away is start to improve the humidity... make sure the area has good venitlation etc. You might need to buy a dehumidifier.

[Rouge]

Ok take two... (I just did a really useful post for external mould LOL) I didn't realise it was inside...

I would be trying to figure out why the mould is there before trying to get rid of it. You could make a clove oil spray for inside which does kill the mould. But I'd probably contact a specialist as Bath recommends

[sneakysparkle]

Thanks Bath - well firstly we're in Bris, so fairly humid to begin with!

The mould is in the lounge - not near the bathroom, but adjacent to the kitchen... I think it must be from the outside in though, rather than inside out IYKWIM?

I think I'll have to google, I'm worried its making us sick!! Gross!!

ETA thanks Rouge! Where can you buy clove oil?

[Bathsheba]

One non toxic method of killing it (at least temporarily) would be to apply dry heat. Maybe set up a heater near it? Or a heat gun? just guessing.