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Mold vs Mildew in a Rental
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:02 pm
Long story short, we are renting a house out in California. We discovered, either mold or mildew, from what we now know was a large crack in pipe within the kitchen.
I told the landlord I wanted it tested for mold. Landlord pushed back saying “he’s been doing this for a long time” and it’s just mildew. It’s a really nice place, in a safe neighborhood so we don’t want to move.
He hired some people today to come in and spray bleach everywhere. I had told him not to do that until tested. So OT... two things:
1. What would you do/am I over reacting?
2. Does this look like mold or mildew to you? This is one of 4 cabinets affected.
I told the landlord I wanted it tested for mold. Landlord pushed back saying “he’s been doing this for a long time” and it’s just mildew. It’s a really nice place, in a safe neighborhood so we don’t want to move.
He hired some people today to come in and spray bleach everywhere. I had told him not to do that until tested. So OT... two things:
1. What would you do/am I over reacting?
2. Does this look like mold or mildew to you? This is one of 4 cabinets affected.
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Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:03 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Mildew.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:04 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
You Millennials keep trying to do away with the very things that make your immune system stronger. Suck it up and you will become resistant to it. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:05 pm to genuineLSUtiger
I licked it, but that didn’t help me decide what it was.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:05 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
As far as I am concerned, there is no difference between mold and mildew...both are fungi that reproduce via spores and that is what people are allergic to.
That said, I have never had an issue with mold spores, so I wouldn't sweat over it.
That said, I have never had an issue with mold spores, so I wouldn't sweat over it.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:06 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Nothing to worry about. A little Formula 409 will clear that right up.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:06 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Looks like mold to me.
Unless you have a baby, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. If it bothers you, paint some kiltz over it and don’t use the things that are affected.
Unless you have a baby, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. If it bothers you, paint some kiltz over it and don’t use the things that are affected.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:07 pm to genuineLSUtiger
quote:
with the very things that make your immune system stronger
This is actually true.
But I would still put on a mask and clean all that crap. Those are not the cabinets of “a really nice place.”
*And it’s ‘black mold’ that people with weak immune systems are afraid of.
This post was edited on 3/18/19 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:08 pm to pwejr88
quote:
Those are not the cabinets of “a really nice place.”
That’s because of the fungi.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:08 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
You are not overreacting
Right next to piping is prime area for moisture intrusion
My firm has an office in Cypress.
If you want, I can ask them about labs in the area. Might be able to get you stuff to test yourself.
Right next to piping is prime area for moisture intrusion
My firm has an office in Cypress.
If you want, I can ask them about labs in the area. Might be able to get you stuff to test yourself.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:09 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
That house does not look like a big win.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:09 pm to Rouge
quote:
If you want, I can ask them about labs in the area. Might be able to get you stuff to test yourself.
Absolutely. Yorba Linda, CA
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:10 pm to The Boat
The kitchen isn’t at the moment. :(
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:11 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
youre gonna die
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:12 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
You came to the wrong place.
OT is filled with trashy people and slumlords that DGAF.
OT is filled with trashy people and slumlords that DGAF.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:13 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
That section of cabinets it fricked and should be replaced, the drywall with fungal growth should be replaced also
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:14 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Looks like mold to me. Lowes sells some stuff called Concrobium that works really well killing the mold and it wont come back. Bleach will get rid of it but it comes back.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:16 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Ok. Will put in some calls tomorrow.
Will trade mold advice for noodz of g4
Will trade mold advice for noodz of g4
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:25 pm to Rouge
The only way to know for sure is to have it tested. Even if it is mold there are several types. Nothing will kill it permanently except removing the source of moisture. You can spray whatever on it but if the moisture source is there it will come back eventually. There is probably a leak in the wall or water running out from a bad seal in the sink. Dealing with the moisture source should be the main issue
Posted on 3/18/19 at 8:26 pm to Hank R Hill
Plumber already came out to replace the pipe. Thanks though. 
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