fixed the leak -now have mold

RobAMerc

so I fixed a leak in a broken pipe in wall

Now we are left with the clean up - which includes lots of mold.

I am fairly sure it wont come back as the problem was fixed, the house is in no way damp ever normally.

Can I just clean it off and start painting, do I need a specialist to come and remove it ?

One of the bits on the underside of an upstairs rafter is a bloody mushroom !

listermint

Mould killer and dehumidifier let it throughly dry out and then see what you are left with.

RobAMerc

thanks - I presume I should leave it a while before redecoration too ?

listermint

RobAMerc wrote: »

thanks - I presume I should leave it a while before redecoration too ?

I'd leave it personally a few weeks till smell is out and you can see it's dry. The dehumidifier is to speed that process up.

Make sure open the bathroom if using it or avoid using the shower or bath if you have other rooms for same

RobAMerc

cheers listermint - thanks for your help

I musta looked at that dehumidifier 100 times over the last 2 yrs.

Can I find it today ? can I fkuc !

GreeBo

RobAMerc wrote: »

so I fixed a leak in a broken pipe in wall

Now we are left with the clean up - which includes lots of mold.

I am fairly sure it wont come back as the problem was fixed, the house is in no way damp ever normally.

Can I just clean it off and start painting, do I need a specialist to come and remove it ?

One of the bits on the underside of an upstairs rafter is a bloody mushroom !

Have you confirmed that the structure is still sound?
Mushrooms on rafters doesnt sound great, but might just be superficial damage.
if the leak was old then the timber could be useless.