Chlorine Bleach Is Not Effective To Kill Mould

[August 8, 2003]

Q. I live in a two year old, five story apartment building in Atlanta, GA. that suffers from a faulty roof and has sustained quite a bit of water damage and visible mould. The property maintenance team was unsuccessful in stopping the leaks during the first year but now seem to have the water under control. Unfortunately, over the course of time, mould developed within the walls of the building. The maintenance team's solution has been diluted Clorox and a fresh coat of paint. My particular unit leaked through the window frame and went over a year until it was recently repaired. I was surprised by the casual nature at which the Clorox/paint solution was employed, I assumed the frame and drywall were going to be replaced. I did a bit of research online regarding mould and was shocked at what I found regarding the health risks. It was then that I realized I have had two respiratory infections and one eye infection since February. No warnings or statements of these risks have been issued from the leasing office. I cannot financially afford to have the entire building inspected nor do I want to involve an attorney at this time. Do you have any suggestions?
 

A. Chlorine bleach is too weak to kill mould. Discover why by visiting: Mould Killer. When there has been water and mould damage to a home, apartment house, or other building, after the water problems have been stopped permanently, all of the damaged building materials have to be located and removed, the area then chemically treated with antimicrobial coating, and then tested to be mould-safe before new building materials are installed. The leaking roof in your apartment building has probably generated substantial mould growth in ceilings, walls, and floors below. This hidden water damage and hidden mould damage can cause severe and permanent health problems for tenants. Because most landlords will not spend the often substantial sums of money required for mould remediation, you need to move as soon as possible to a mould safe place to live. Even if the landlord were willing to do effective mould remediation, you would still have to move because extensive water and mould damage cannot be removed from areas in which people are still living. Learn all of the procedures required for safe and effective mould remediation by visiting: Mould Removal.


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