Getting rid of mould on lino

Eager_Elephant

Hi

Wondering if anyone can help - would appear that the water from the bath combined with not lifting the bath mat to let it dry has resulted in mould on the lino floor. I would say it is about 30 cm's x 10cm's :eek:

I am gutted - we are in rented accomodation, the letting agents are really strict, luckily they are not due round for 5 months.

I have tried bleach and water mix, then I tried neat bleach but that made no difference.

Have searched google and an american website suggested getting a wax remover (or something like that) to take the top of the lino off which would then get rid of the mould :rotfl:

So does anyone have any other ideas I could try?

Thanks so much

EE

waddy80

Try Milton sterilising fluid. I've recently rescued a couple of items that had been left in a wardrobe that was damp and it worked a treat. I would make up quite a strong solution (maybe even neat) and leave it on there for a few hours.

Might be worth testing it on a patch though to make sure it doesn't ruin the lino!

Eager_Elephant

Oooppppsss!!

Brought some Milton, tested a patch which then spread and ta da :eek: it has taken the top of the lino off and turned the floor white!!

Don't think it would have been a problem if the lino had not been cream!!

Not sure if anything would have worked anyway - guess this teaches me a lesson. I must lift the bath mat every night!! (well so should everyone else in the family!)

Will look at prices for lino next week.

EE

Barneysmom

Use a white vinegar/water mix if it happens again.
I wouldn't fork out for new lino, get a duck board instead, much cheaper?

waddy80

Eager_Elephant wrote: »

Oooppppsss!!

Brought some Milton, tested a patch which then spread and ta da :eek: it has taken the top of the lino off and turned the floor white!!

Don't think it would have been a problem if the lino had not been cream!!

Not sure if anything would have worked anyway - guess this teaches me a lesson. I must lift the bath mat every night!! (well so should everyone else in the family!)

Will look at prices for lino next week.

EE

Sorry! I did say test a patch. Sorry again.

Butterfly_Brain

I always use tea tree oil diluted in a small amount of water for mould