I have to clean a long-neglected area that has mold growing on tiled walls and floor. Soap and a good brush is called for, but I'd like to "fortify my assault" with household chemicals.
Is there any way that I might spray either a dilute bleach solution, or a dilute ammonia solution (never mix them!) to either first to make scrubbing faster/easier, or to post-treat to remove organics to slow down regrowth?
Rather than talk about this specific mold, I'm more curious about a general practice here, using household products beyond soap and water to make scrubbing easier (I'm currently nursing some tendonitis) and/or to remove traces of "mold food" so it won't grow back as quickly.
I live in a humid subtropical area, mold is everywhere, it's a constant battle.
Best Answer
If you're in or near the States, I've found Concrobium to be a better long-term solution because it addresses the one thing most chemicals don't: regrowth. It won't solve regrowth permanently, but it inhibits it. Hopefully would buy you more time between cleanings. It's also not bleach based, so you can use it on things like fabric.