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Black marks all over one wall? Empty House.

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  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,393 Forumite
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    ILW wrote: »
    That sounds a bit far fetched.

    I think it sounds the most likely explanation, and once the mould spores are in the plaster they will need washing over with a fungicidal wash to kill them permanently.
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  • clutton_2
    clutton_2 Posts: 11,149 Forumite
    ""behind a wardrobe at some stage. In which case, it could well have been a good spot for mould.""

    this is not far fetched at all.. walls need air to circulate around them to stop mould attaching itself to them.. and tiny spaces behind wardrobes are a well known airless area which encourages mould growth.. especially if there have been no windows open for a long time...
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,796 Forumite
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    Its not burnt marks. It is some kind of growth. Its in a funny shape and covers 3/4 of the wall but only in the middle not round the edges. I wondered if someone had tried to clean some of it off but it doesn't look like it. They might have had a fitted unit which they removed?
  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    DVardysShadow wrote: »
    Was it on an external wall? It could be that it was behind a wardrobe at some stage. In which case, it could well have been a good spot for mould.
    ILW wrote: »
    That sounds a bit far fetched.
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    In other questions:

    Why is it that tenants are always experiencing damp problems, but it seems a far less common problem for owner occupiers?
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  • 25rts
    25rts Posts: 50 Forumite
    Black mould is nearly always as a result of condensation. A bleach and water solution or fungicidal wash from a DIY store will remove it in the short term and a reduction in humidity brought about by increased heating and ventilation will help prevent recurrence. Anti mould and anti condensation paints are also available.
  • Wee_Willy_Harris
    Wee_Willy_Harris Posts: 7,512 Forumite
    DVardysShadow wrote: »
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    In other questions:

    Why is it that tenants are always experiencing damp problems, but it seems a far less common problem for owner occupiers?

    Because owner/occupiers treat damp?
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,796 Forumite
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    25rts wrote: »
    Black mould is nearly always as a result of condensation. A bleach and water solution or fungicidal wash from a DIY store will remove it in the short term and a reduction in humidity brought about by increased heating and ventilation will help prevent recurrence. Anti mould and anti condensation paints are also available.


    Thanks for your help :beer:
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Don't forget the face mask and gloves next time.....
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »
    I think it sounds the most likely explanation, and once the mould spores are in the plaster they will need washing over with a fungicidal wash to kill them permanently.

    Think you may have missed the point.
  • xyellowx
    xyellowx Posts: 570 Forumite
    rubber gloves, face mask, 2 bottles of bleach ,pack of wipes half a days hard work will get rid if your problem
    not nice but will do the job
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