Homeowners Battling Mold and Stains

“This is not something you can just clean and it will go away, but it is perfectly doable alone with the right tools and research. First, you need to find the source of the mold. Mold doesnt just appear in a vehicle for no reason unless the windows were open while it sat and got rained on. Check the sunroof and evaporator/heater core drains for clogs, and check the seals around the sunroof, doors, third brake light etc for leaks. I cannot stress this enough. If you dont fix the source of the mold”

“I had flooding in my room a week ago. We pulled the carpet back and dried it and took out a old bookshelf with some rot that used to stand where this picture was taken. I didn't pay this spot much mind but now it has my attention. What should I do? submitted by /u/Nesrovlah26 [link] [comments]”

“Hello all. Whilst doing a deep clean today I found this growth of mould behind a bedside table, along with some paintwork chipping away. I’ve wiped away the mould with hot soapy water as per Google instructions, but now layers of paint are starting to peel away. Could this just be from a one time spillage, or do we have a leak on our hands? Important to note there is a shower on the other side of the white wall. The walls themselves feel solid also, so could the leak have been in the past and si”

“Hello everyone! We just moved into a house, and this bed was left by the previous tenant. The bed frame is in pretty decent condition but I have concerns about the mattress. There are stains on it and the far side of the room has a little bit of mould, which is common for UK homes. I’m trying to understand if these are just stains or possibly mould. I’ve flipped the mattress and checked all the sides, and there is nothing evident, except for these stains. We’re trying to save some cash and so wa”

“I had a plant here for a couple of years which I thought had an adequately protected base (sadly not enough. Any chance of me cleaning/removing the stain? submitted by /u/MissionPositive9752 [link] [comments]”

“I'm 18 and renting my first place! i just moved in and everything is clean, but ALL my windows look like this at the bottom. I thought it was mold and tried sprayibg witj mold killer and scrubbing, but no matter how hard i scrubbed it looks the exact same? Could someone please tell me what this is and how i fix it? Thank you so much 🙏🙏 submitted by /u/MochaGhoul [link] [comments]”

“A damp towel was left hanging on teen's bedroom door and mould has developed underneath. I sprayed with mould killer a number of times which seems to have worked. How can I best scrub and clean these doors in my home? They are all raw timber. Ideally I want to clean them up and treat them with a sealant that will keep the natural grain visible but prevent new mould growth. Replacing doors is not an option. Also not sure I could remove and refit them so looking for I situ solutions. Thanks! &”

“Was wondering if anyone is familiar with what this could be on our attic walls submitted by /u/KQSnipe [link] [comments]”

“My mattress has grown this mould and I don’t know if Its safe to attempt to clean it and sleep on it again or if I should just get a new mattress, I’m kind of broke right now so if there’s any way to clean it off fully and properly please lmk some tips how! submitted by /u/NoButterscotch9407 [link] [comments]”

“Is this too much black mold to remove myself? Cleaning my granddad's house and was going to peel the wallpaper and repaint this room, but found black mold. I have the proper mask and can get the chemicals to remove it, but I don't know if this is DIYable. submitted by /u/Complex_Mountain_640 [link] [comments]”

“Mold in my mini fridge in my basement, how would i go abt cleaning this out? Im 15 so if i could use household items that would be best. Do i need a mask? Also had an unsealed water bottle in there so i probably shouldnt drink that right? Tastes weird. Also had sealed coke cans in there tho can i drink that ty lmk submitted by /u/3thanmustdi3 [link] [comments]”

“I finally got a bed frame after about 10 months of floor sleeping. I turned my mattress on its side to see this pattern. Money is tight rn but I'd rather not mess my health up. Figured I'd ask just in case if there's any shot this is just dirt. Doesn't respond much to hydrogen peroxide (I don't have bleach) so maybe that's a hopeful sign? submitted by /u/Due_Turnover8141 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, Just moved into a house and there is this stain/burnt mark?? On the floor Any recommendation on how to get rid of it Thanks submitted by /u/funnynona [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! I’ve been trying to get rid of these black spots but nothing is working. Has anyone had this problem? Please tell me how you got rid of it. 😭 submitted by /u/drippingswagjuice [link] [comments]”

“Hey guys! This is my real wood kitchen tops. We didn't take proper care for the wood like keeping it dry, garnish etc and it looks like this now. Is this black mold? Is there a way to clean it and is it hazardous? Do I have to replace the top? submitted by /u/tatlik [link] [comments]”

“New homeowner here (not new home). We're getting ready to paint our house, but there's mold on the air registers. Any idea what's causing this and how to prevent it? I'm looking to solve the problem so it doesn't happen again, not put a band-aid on it or treat the symptoms. AC is kept at a max of 78°F to keep humidity down. House is in Central Florida. EDIT: For clarity, I'm not guessing that this is mold. A licensed home inspector who is mold certified/licensed by the st”

“Hi everyone. My parents have moved into a new place and their belongings were in a storage container, unfortunately nearly all of their things have mould on them and i’m wondering what the best way to tackle it would be? pls help 😭 submitted by /u/Glittering_Roll5434 [link] [comments]”

“Everytime I sit something in this closet, this seems to grow on it. Now I have to throw all my shit away. What’s confusing to me is I have clothes outside of this bag on the floor right next to the bag that have no mold on them. And shirts hanging on the same rack as this pair of headphones with no mold on them. They’ve been there just as long. submitted by /u/Gur_Party [link] [comments]”

“Any chance it’s harmless discoloration? Or do I need to chuck my pillow? submitted by /u/TheBrontosaurus [link] [comments]”

“Is this surface mold growing? Thanks! submitted by /u/Spicy___T [link] [comments]”

“I have no experience with fixing mold whatsoever.. my breadth of experience is once upon a time seeing a weird spot on a friend’s ceiling, cleaning it with bleach, having it reappear the next day, & giving up. I am poor and cheap, if I can DIY I would prefer to. However I also prefer to nip this in the bud if DIY is a sham when it comes to mold, & will pay for help if that is the wisest choice. Any advice, please! Back story : main bathroom. No exhaust fan, high ceilings. I noticed a yea”

“I can't tell if it's mold or something caught fire, should I be worried? submitted by /u/Regular-Bother-832 [link] [comments]”

“I was changing my bedsheet when I noticed them. I tried rubbing it off, but nothing happened. Eventually used a disinfectant and rubbed them off, and it disappeared. But as soon as I blow-dried, the white spots were back again. I don't know what exactly is it, my initial thought was mold. But dunno if mold does that, like coming back on blow-drying. What is this? How can I remove it, any tips? submitted by /u/chemtrails_club [link] [comments]”

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“i got a bag from a vintage market and while cleaning out the lining i noticed black dots on it. i compared it to similar posts on reddit but still don’t know if the dots are mold or not. if someone can help identify i’d really appreciate it! submitted by /u/nienieweenie [link] [comments]”

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“I bought this sofa on gumtree and it had a musty smell to it. I've taken off all the covers and the cushion inserts are covered in these spots. I'm pretty sure it's mildew? It could also be flecking but I'm just wondering if I need to get all the cushion inserts replaced. I've aired them for 2 days and sprayed in vinegar/water - although the smell has gone down if i still smell deeply into them they are musty... submitted by /u/little_frog16 [link] [comments”

“I've done some minor research, but from what I've found, there's either a risk of mold, it simply not working, or the smell not being completely removed. For context, there are 2 blood stains and a couple of larger yellow ones. I'm fine with some stain residue, but generally, deep cleaning and getting the majority of the blood stains out is my main priority. submitted by /u/Crafty_Cat9697 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone. The past two weeks here in my city has been pretty humid (more than usual). And I was away for a bit and my room stayed closed, with no ventilation. I’ve been noticing some darkish spots on my blinds, and am scared that its mold growing, especially because my bed is right next to my blind. Would really appreciate any tip to maybe get rid of it!!! I’m in college, so unfortunately I don’t think I can tame it off and get it washed. What should I do!!!??? submitted by /u/Pru”

“Just moved into my new apartment and this is what the corner of my room looks like. How do I get rid of it? submitted by /u/This_Hope7106 [link] [comments]”

“We live in a top floor flat and get mould in the bathroom due to poor ventilation. We keep on top of the spots inside, but wondering how we can clean the spots on the soffit outside, as I imagine this is just causing spores to spread back into the room. The window is narrow, so no way of getting a mop or anything substantial through the gap, and even if we could it'd be difficult to angle it to scrub properly. I've tried blasting it with a steamer in the past but it needs with mould kill”

“Just noticed how bad this area has gotten and I’m not really sure what I’m looking at anymore. There’s black stuff around the pipes and wall, some yellow/brown staining, and that spot on the floor too. I was going to just spray cleaner on everything and scrub it, but now I’m wondering if this is one of those things where cleaning the surface won’t really fix it. What would you use on this? And would you be checking for a leak or moisture issue first before trying to clean all of it? submit”

“TLDR; removing baseboards and discovered 8’-3’ mold under window. Remediated, spraying with Concrobium, and ordering mold test. The joys of homeownership! Started prepping for a project to make this room a playroom for the kids. Step 1 was remove the old baseboards and didn’t get much past that… 😂 This is a 1990 build in FL. As I was pulling the baseboards off a patch of paint came off with all the built up layers. Naturally I investigated and came to find black mold behind the paint. This is u”

“This is in the bathroom near the spot where we usually use a steamer on our clothes. I thought maybe it got wet or moist from the steamer. But my partner and I are concerned and don’t know what to do about it now. submitted by /u/YamSoft2667 [link] [comments]”

“Yesterday I was doing some cleaning and I went to open the closet where I keep my hats and coats and saw mold all over this hat. As I continued to go through the stack of hats I realized the top has was the worst and the other hats kinda just seemed to look like they had a little bit of dust on them (although I know that was mold). I think what happened was I put an umbrella that wasn’t completely dry in the closet and that might have caused the mold to grow because it seemed like all the mold w”

“On Friday morning, I noticed this yellow stain on my attic wall. Then by that night, it turned rust-brownish and now it is black/greyish. What the hell is this? How do I clean and get rid of this? Should I be worried? I've never seen something like this submitted by /u/esteschampagne [link] [comments]”

“We live in a really old home in the UK (early 1900s). We have issues with high moisture in a few rooms. The living/dining room is the worst. We have had a damp specialist out to do a survey but we haven't been able to afford the works yet as there is a lot involved. Anyway, we are expecting a baby in a few weeks and I just discovered this mould growth on the back of our dining chairs. I am disgusted. We had no idea it was there. These chairs back onto the wall with the most issues, including”

“Hi! I’ve recently inherited a lovely wooden bureau/chest of drawers. It belonged to my grandfather in the 70s and has been in storage in a garage. We brought it home today and have found it to have a really overwhelming musty smell and quite pressingly, it is making us both wheeze and have tight chests. The outside parts are varnished but inside of the drawers and “bones” of it are raw wood. So far, we’ve sprayed the raw wood parts with a mold remover spray and we have the whole thing sat next t”

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“Our house has smelled musty for a month. Found mold in the laundry room and some in the vents. Got rid of it in the laundry room, getting all of the ducts cleaned and sterilized tomorrow and getting a dehumidifier installed. Is that going to fix this issue? submitted by /u/Independent-Hall7761 [link] [comments]”

“I had a leaky A/C issue a while ago in my basement and now there's a musty smell down there. I assume there's some sort of mold or something growing down there. I plan on picking up concrobium carpet shampoo but I don't have a carpet cleaner machine. I do have a shop vac so I'm wondering if this is enough to get the job done. The directions on the concrobium container (at least the online pictures) indicate the concentration to use but don't really say how long to leave the p”

“I decided to deep clean today, it's been like one year and a half since Ive deeped clean. Now the bed is the last thing I'm gonna deep clean, and it's disgusting. I did Google image, it said it's mold, I should throw it away, or if I'm going to try clean it I should have a vacuum and stuff. I can't buy a new mattress I'm broke, I can't buy a vacuum either. I don't know what to do or how do I clean it. Do I just flip it over and just sleep through it idk 😭. So”

“Hi, we were disassembling our bed and found this under the bed. For context, we have a gas lift bed with storage underneath. This powdery thing was on the underside of the plywood sheets that were placed directly on top of the carpet and on the area of the carpet that came in contact with the plywood. Is this due to termite activity or something else? I have not noticed any other activity anywhere else in the house. submitted by /u/Nameornot [link] [comments]”

“Toilet flooded so I ripped up the vinyl to let it dry because the water seeped underneath it, especially by the walls. Obviously this mold predates today’s flood. I don’t know shit about shit and I’m a young first time home owner. It seems like the mold is mostly “surface level” on some type of paper or something. Am I okay to have this exposed for right now? submitted by /u/Bluewoods22 [link] [comments]”

“Im sorry this sounds really nasty, I just had a bad depressive episode which lead to dirty dishes piling up in my room and growing thick mold, I dont mind throwing them away but I have one cherished handmade mug my best friend gave me that i want to keep, am I able to clean it and use it again? I dont have a dishwasher, should I let it soak in boiling water a few times? submitted by /u/Ccameraa [link] [comments]”

“I found some mold on the bottom of my mattress. Sprayed with vinegar solution and I left it in the sun for a couple hours. Do you think its salvagble or should i play it safe and get a new one? The brown lines are from the wooden frame. I don't think thats mold but maybe it is? I don't know submitted by /u/nahakuku [link] [comments]”

“I just found a bunch of shirts in my closet stained with yellow spots which could be mold from the closet? How do I completely remove them to get the pristine whiteness back? Most are cotton, linen blends so don’t want to wash in hot water. Please help save my shirts. Thank you! submitted by /u/Lucky-monstera [link] [comments]”

“Any cleaning tips to make fix this? submitted by /u/be4u4get [link] [comments]”

“Moved in 3 months ago. The side of the wardrobe has mold but I’ve now noticed these dots next to the wardrobe and all along the same side of the room above the window. I’ve had a leaky loft but as far as I know nothing has been leaking where the window is, but obviously it’s damp as the wardrobe on the same wall is damp. I just want to make sure it’s not dried up water and it’s actually mold!? And what do I do!? submitted by /u/thefeelingsarereal [link] [comments]”

“I keep getting these tiny spots on my bathroom ceiling, mainly above the shower. I’ve repeatedly sprayed vinegar and mould killer, but it always comes back after a while. Is this a cleaning fix or should I be looking into repainting? submitted by /u/therealbomyard [link] [comments]”

“Would like to rip the carpet off my staircase but unsure what I’m getting myself into. Is this subfloor? (Best pic I could get without ripping the carpet off) submitted by /u/kristina_xo [link] [comments]”

“I've had this issue for a while.... These dark spots have appeared everywhere on some of my bedsheets. The only way to get rid of them is by scraping them with my fingernail. There will be at least hundreds! I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar issue/ how to get rid of them/ how to prevent them from coming back submitted by /u/Which_Sign_2076 [link] [comments]”

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“Is this black mold in my apartment ? It's in the kitchen ! How quickly will I die ? How many days do I have left ? submitted by /u/ilovekillingrobots [link] [comments]”

“never really had this issue before up until recently (like 2-3 ish weeks ago) where black splotches will show up on my bathtub. it'll be everywhere and decently sized. is this mold??? i cleaned it a week ago and it just reappeared again and i have no idea why or what to do. i always keep a plug in fan on in my bathroom + the fan/exhaust thing on the top of the ceiling because it's very secluded in the corner of my studio where the ac doesn't really flow past (hence for ventilation in”

“Hi everyone! I recently received a new furniture delivery that had mold on the cardboard delivery box. There wasn't any visible mould on the top of the table BUT under the table there are these kinds of patches. As pictured, the first one wiped off so it's mold that exists on the surface and (hopefully) easily cleaned with vinegar. However, the second pic has a lot more discolouration that looks like mold - and I can not easily wipe it off. That wood's texture is more rough than the”

“Hi, I have a wall that has a bit of mould. I’m planning on repainting it after removing the mould but the product I’ve bought explicitly says not to use on coloured surfaces. I was wondering if anyone’s had any experience of using it anyway? I figured seeing as I’m going to repaint the wall anyway it should be ok. https://amzn.eu/d/09S09qbp submitted by /u/SnooMachines8840 [link] [comments]”

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“Thank you everyone for your replies to my last post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Flooring/comments/1w1yp4b/what_is_this_black_stain_on_my_engineered_oak/ I got a contractor to come out to assess and look at the main stains that was in front of the dishwasher. He rip out the baseboard, and yikes T_T. It's mold! The contractor said it is good that is dry. So, the remedy is to replace all the boards, remove and replace the baseboards + quarter round, spray some compound to ensure the mold won”