How to remove and kill mold - Bleach vs vinegar

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  • This is how to remove mold / mould from walls and ceilings. In this video i will test which is the better way to clean, remove and kill mould using bleach or vinegar. This mold affected area has built up over years due to water damage. For more DIY how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
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  • @gannicusnobody7782
    @gannicusnobody7782 Před 3 lety +3119

    Bleach does not kill mold, it does help remove surface mold but everyone should be very aware that it absolutely does not kill it. So while the beach side looks cleaner it does not mean that you have killed any of the mold. Vinegar does kill mold, after watching this video I would suggest to anyone who wanted to use bleach to clean mold to go ahead and do so as long as they also apply something that does kill mold after removing what's obvious to eyesight. So after removing most of the gunk with bleach I recommend cleaning with something like Hydrogen Peroxide or vinegar & baking soda to make sure you've actually killed whatever your eyes can not see and stop it from coming back or spreading. H202 and baking soda are great against killing mold but vinegar does not kill all types of mold. If this info was useful be sure to like it so it moves up in this comments feed.

    • @IlIIlIllllIIIlllI
      @IlIIlIllllIIIlllI Před 3 lety +37

      Fungicide

    • @gannicusnobody7782
      @gannicusnobody7782 Před 3 lety +11

      @@IlIIlIllllIIIlllI Yes, that should work

    • @eternity7477
      @eternity7477 Před 3 lety +81

      I have used bleach in my shower and it removes the mold for many months before having to reapply, longer than anything else I tried. Do you have some studies that proves vinegar works and bleach doesn't kill mold? I have found everyone recommends vinegar for everything in the house and garden, but it is just not that effective.

    • @loudm0uth
      @loudm0uth Před 3 lety +18

      thats why whites after bleaching still smells moldy if it had mold. Vinegar does gets rid of it. Im going to try and mix vinegar with bleach?

    • @bribri4478
      @bribri4478 Před 3 lety +318

      @@loudm0uth Never mix Vinegar with Bleach! It can kill you

  • @sp-pz8uc
    @sp-pz8uc Před 2 lety +138

    I use beer. Don't clean with it. I just drink it and I forget about the mold. Works everytime!

  • @owenstauble6370
    @owenstauble6370 Před 2 lety +373

    Things that kill mold are: Acids, strong bases, & oxidizers. Including:
    • vinegar mixed with hot or cold water,
    • bleach mixed with hot or cold water,
    • borax mixed with hot water,
    • hydrogen peroxide (mix with water depending on strength).
    Notes:
    - DO NOT mix bleach and vinegar. It will create TOXIC Chlorine gas.
    - Do not mix vinegar and baking soda. The acid in the vinegar is what kills the mold; mixing vinegar with baking soda neutralizes this acid, rendering it ineffective. Use either vinegar OR baking soda diluted in water.

    • @richdonnelly7974
      @richdonnelly7974 Před 2 lety +2

      So is baking soda the best or vinegar?

    • @mizzwanned
      @mizzwanned Před 2 lety +13

      Crap I used all 3 lol what do I do? I have a window open

    • @TheVCRTimeMachine
      @TheVCRTimeMachine Před 2 lety +6

      Bleach doesn't kill mold. It will help remove and clean it, but it doesn't kill the mold that is in the wall.

    • @ericoppel5698
      @ericoppel5698 Před 2 lety

      @@TheVCRTimeMachine No chemical can kill mould which it doesn't come into actual contact with. Doesn't matter if it's vinegar, bleach, or anything else.
      You can't kill mould using magic and/or wishful thinking
      !
      But bleach in contact with mould does kill it. Far more effective than vinegar etc.

    • @yamamamama6219
      @yamamamama6219 Před 2 lety +1

      White vinegar? Apple cider vinegar? Which one ?

  • @elainevickers2546
    @elainevickers2546 Před 4 lety +85

    I wouldn't use bleach and vinegar so closely together though - if they overlap the fumes can be hazardous!

  • @Brodie029
    @Brodie029 Před 4 lety +412

    This guy literally has so much dedication to helping others I love this guy

  • @shontelledavis4374
    @shontelledavis4374 Před 4 lety +29

    Thank you I'm about to go try Vinegar on Bathroom Mold and searched up a video. I'm concerned about your health though; i love your video; straight. To the point, no beating around the bush, and simple instructions - no unnecessary music in between. You have yourself a subscriber and a thumbs up💕

  • @marcwibble7949
    @marcwibble7949 Před rokem +8

    This is so useful, I have mold on the sealant next to a shower tray and you have given me the option of keeping mold down ongoing without risking the tray using bleach. Thanks a lot.

  • @robertlux8675
    @robertlux8675 Před rokem +13

    Love the no time wasting high pace! Much appreciated video 🙏

  • @donnapalaussie19
    @donnapalaussie19 Před 2 lety +26

    So satisfying watching it wipe away like that!
    We use bleach for cleaning mould in extreme cases. Another great product Bill is Concrobium (Bunnings) which is gentler on the lungs, eyes etc. it effectively eliminates existing mould, prevents mould re-growth and eliminates musty odours with no harmful chemicals. We tend to use this in occupied properties.

  • @Moreofthatminecraft
    @Moreofthatminecraft Před 2 lety +14

    Thanks for this. I cleaned my goldfish farm room ceiling with vinegar now (I did not want to use chemicals in there) and it worked!

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. Před rokem +31

    Bleach will always bleach the mold and allow it to be cleaned faster However both moss and mold come back after using bleach because both moss and mold prefer a slightly alkali environment , where as Vinegar is acidic and lowers the PH of the surfaces and discourages future growth. You can even get better longer lasting results after the initial bleach cleaning and rinse by using a lower PH vinegar or more acidic as a final treatment. ALSO you should always wear gloves and a mask when cleaning black mold.

  • @powerofknowledge7771
    @powerofknowledge7771 Před 3 lety +85

    Give it a few days, and the vinegar will have eaten all of that mold up. Bleach and vinegar work differently to kill mold. Bleach kills it fast on surfaces, but doesn't penetrate things like wood. Vinegar penetrates below the surface, but takes longer to work. So really, it just depends on what type of surface you're using them for, and how you need to product to work.

    • @tlouandtherest4378
      @tlouandtherest4378 Před 2 lety

      You’re an authority right
      Bleach destroys mold and does penetrate,,,,
      Just use 409 or fantastic or some other mild cleaner for sensitive issues
      Vinegar for salad dressing period
      Never used vinegar to clean nothing and never will
      Hippie BS

    • @isaiahsmith5712
      @isaiahsmith5712 Před 2 lety +4

      Exactly right and wear a mask and glove 😇

    • @josephmcnalley6043
      @josephmcnalley6043 Před 2 lety

      @@tlouandtherest4378 you do know though, that bleach may clean mould off, it doesn't actually kill it.. the mould is still beneath the surface and will reappear if you don't use vinegar or another actual mould killer

    • @Kutielein
      @Kutielein Před 2 lety +4

      should i use vinegar on wood?

    • @RigmoreTalonbeard
      @RigmoreTalonbeard Před rokem

      Looks like it penetrated the wood in the video. And I guarantee if you leave a mist of vinegar on your wall for 2 days it will have dried up and left a stain

  • @jasminetuineau2762
    @jasminetuineau2762 Před 4 lety +18

    Mate you’re a legend. Thank you!

  • @randomaxe662
    @randomaxe662 Před 3 lety +26

    In all the tests, he wiped down the bleach side first while it was still damp. Some might suggest that was a good thing for the vinegar, giving it more killing time, but it probably allowed it to dry out, requiring "elbow grease" every time.

  • @ericoppel5698
    @ericoppel5698 Před 2 lety +72

    Thanks Bill for yet another great video.
    I used undiluted bleach on my bathroom ceiling back in 2005.
    17 year later it has never come back.
    Applied it with a rag, rubbed it until all the mould was gone and then rinsed it all off.
    Then I let it dry, and reapplied undiluted bleach with a clean rag, this time not rinsing it off.
    Bleach is awesome!

    • @RimjobHimself
      @RimjobHimself Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, me too have removed mold with either 5050 bleach and water and I allowed the bleach to soak into the wood and applied a couple times making sure bleach would penetrate far into anything I treated. I use chlorine on everything in my bathroom and toilet and it's so satisfying seeing the black be turned into something that are dead and can be just washed away

  • @owenstauble6370
    @owenstauble6370 Před 2 lety +110

    To the people who are saying that bleach doesn’t kill mold: You’re wrong.
    Bleach does, in fact, kill mold. Mold is killed by acids and strong bases. Also, oxidizers kill mold. Bleach, like hydrogen peroxide, is an oxidizer and will kill mold organisms and spores - as do most oxidizers. HOWEVER, bleach does not soak into porous materials (such as drywall) very well. Therefore, bleach mainly kills the surface mold, while leaving most of the imbedded mold. This means the mold will grow back. Bleach is excellent at killing mold on non-porous surfaces, like tile, but if you are going to use it to kill mold on porous materials, like drywall, you need to use something in addition to the bleach that WILL kill the imbedded mold, preventing it from coming back again. This is why using bleach to kill mold is no longer recommended for restoration work.
    Alternatively, you can also use vinegar to kill mold. Acids are generally more effective at killing mold than bases, and of the acids, vinegar is the safest acid you can use to kill mold. Also, some people say you can mix the vinegar with baking soda to make it stronger - no, you can’t. Mixing vinegar and baking soda neutralizes the acid in the vinegar; the acidity is what kills the mold, so that is just silly. To use vinegar to kill mold, mix equal parts vinegar and (preferably distilled) water. It doesn’t matter if the water is hot or cold. Or, if you do want to make something stronger, mixing distilled vinegar (acetic acid 5% acidity) with hydrogen peroxide is much more effective than just plain old vinegar, *but is damaging to skin and eyes* . If you use this mix, make it up fresh and use immediately.
    Another oxidizer (other than bleach or hydrogen peroxide) you could use is Borax. Borax is a basic oxidizer that is natural and safe for the environment, but generally works best in hot water.
    No matter how you are killing mold, please, please, please remember to wear gloves and a mask (preferably one with a HEPA filter). Certain molds, like black mold, produce mycotoxins, which are damaging to neurological pathways, and all mold produce spores, which can cause a variety of health problems if ingested and/or inhaled. Any harsh chemicals used to kill the mold could also cause potential health problems. Most of the time mold exposure goes undiagnosed and untreated or mistreated because it can cause a variety of symptoms, many of which may seem unrelated to one another. Certain people will also have worse reactions than others so one person may have little-to-no reaction to mold exposure, while another develops hives, bloating, extreme fatigue, and a respiratory infection.

    • @SusieQSydney
      @SusieQSydney Před rokem

      Man for a drummer you sure know a heck of a lot about mould thanks for sharing! If only there is one solution that kills all moulds because Gannicus the above contributor said even vinegar doesn't kill all moulds.

    • @ThanksAgain
      @ThanksAgain Před rokem

      Great reply. I don't think this guy is doing it right without a HEPA mask and a pair of gloves and maybe even goggles.
      I've done mold work and I've come to the conclusion that the best solution is to kill it the combo of bleach, peroxide and white vinegar several times. Then a commercial spray. And then a sawzall.
      "Stop being lazy" is what I said to myself because the time it takes to chop it out after it's dead and wrap it up, I'm just reinstall pieces, tape and paint is well spent for peace of mind and something you can tell clients if you're a property manager.
      Chop it out about a foot away from the mall, find some Sheetrock the same thickness. Cut it to fit. Joint compound, tape. Primer with Samantha mold chemical mixed in. And then paint the whole wall like nothing ever happened.
      In the US we have this whole industry of certified mold people that want to turn it into the Kennedy space center type project and when you're done paying them you might as well just kill the mold, rip out the sheetrock, wrap it up like you're handling hazmat with the right filter on your face, garbage and gloves, and replace it. Becomes a drywall job any painter can do.

    • @SusieQSydney
      @SusieQSydney Před rokem

      @@ThanksAgain Mate I have a funny feeling that's even more complex then it sounds you should do a video and proof of concept because I'm tearing my hair out here trying to find a solution that will work long term that's safe, that works because I'm senstive to harsh chemicalsg just using vinegar, sugar soap, bathroom powered cleaner and scrubbing it off with rough towel even though I bough one of those spining brushes but the black mould so tough you have to apply alot of pressure in a small area so I find doesn't really help only a small toothbrush with some agent like bathroom cleaner that has bleach with alot of elbow grease can only lift it and by the time she done the mould's back.
      It kills me to think how unprofessional my realtors and landlord are who constant demand more money when their laziness is costing me a fortune in downtime with all the this rain,
      I have no time to make money when I'm constantly cleaning shit - that could have been subsidized into my rent for not much more if the bastards had brains to use and non toxic antifugal paints to save me braindamage I'm suffering right now though I'm suprise I haven't had more health problems considering a enormous mould problems I'm tackling.
      Of course one would wonder why I don't repaint myself - well even if I had the money which I don't because this place has been a money pit to repaint with antifungal paint you still have to get rid of all the mould first is and that's such a big job when you don't have the money to hire the professionals so this has become a reoccuring nightmare just got done with the lounge room and doing bedroom now only to find the moulding is coming into the lounge room and on ceiling where it's difficult and most tedious to reach an a source of constant nightmare!

    • @ThanksAgain
      @ThanksAgain Před rokem

      @@SusieQSydney one thing I do is get a 7 gallon dehumidifier with a hose that automatically drains into the nearest shower. That brings the humidity down to a level that kills mold, along with white vinegar acid, peroxide, and please.
      Cutting down sheetrock as a matter of preference. There's some great sawzalls, but it can be done with sheetrock knives... Razors. If you can find a drywall contractor to talk to you about it you'll find that it's a lot simpler than I make it sound probably. Anybody with experience in demolition can also speak to the matter.
      Pulling down sheetrocks easy, but I believe in making it safe for the tradesman if you're not going to do it yourself and that means killing the mold first as best you can. Three or four applications, scrubbing, and then the commercial product that kills the mold that is left inside of the sheetrock, which I still don't trust. And cold environments water leeches from the outside to the inside of your home in winter. And hot environments the reverse is true. Either way there's water going through your sheetrock... It's not gallons of water but it could be enough to activate mold that's left.
      Pulling down the sheetrock and starting again to me is the best solution. If it means putting sheetrock throughout the entire house, it could be worth the Peace of mind.

    • @SusieQSydney
      @SusieQSydney Před rokem +2

      @@ThanksAgain we're double brick no sheet rock here but yeah maintaining a mould free enviroment is an investment but I haven't been able to do anything productive much the mould cleaning is consuming all my time and in a limited financial situation without being able to work.
      I was hoping I can get on top of 6 spaces including bathroom, lounge room and hallway situation with 3 bedrooms and eventually paint the whole darn place with antifugal paint or stuff it - makes some money and move. Just almost done cleaning all the mould in my bedroom so I guess I can just stay there and not dewell the yuck of the rest of the house and hopefully I can build finanically towards moving out of this money pit and end this reoccuring nightmare considering they're uping the price to the highest on this street it's just not worth staying.
      Often we end paying more when I try to save with cheap rent or equity sweat!
      Housing affordability is just rediculous I think we can be all agreed that's about one of biggest issues everyone's facing now and we really need to bring that solution market shortly or we're all in the crapper!

  • @MissyG0
    @MissyG0 Před 3 lety +6

    Great video! I’m going to go tackle the mold in my kitchen cabinets now 😷

  • @pavel9652
    @pavel9652 Před 3 lety +20

    Excellent video showing how to clean mould with bleach and with vinegar. Bonus points are awarded for tips on surviving WW1 chemical weapon attack with just safety t-shirt ;)

  • @Whiffydog1
    @Whiffydog1 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks Bill. Very practical.

  • @1toshi32
    @1toshi32 Před rokem +101

    What no one has mentioned on here is that the vinegar that should be used is industrial strength vinegar. It kills all mold while the bleach does just cleans off the surface. I bought some in Woolworths. It works well. When you use bleach, you can still smell the moldy smell whereas the vinegar takes that moldy smell away because it actually kills the mold at it's source.

    • @cakepudding3220
      @cakepudding3220 Před rokem +5

      Please can you tell me the brand of the industrial vinegar that I can get in the UK?
      Also I though Woolworths closed down years ago 😂

    • @Bonner901
      @Bonner901 Před rokem

      Cool

    • @fearless6947
      @fearless6947 Před rokem +1

      @@cakepudding3220 I'm from uk as well and that's what I thought lol. Woolworths closed ages ago hahaha

    • @cakepudding3220
      @cakepudding3220 Před rokem +1

      @@fearless6947 Right. Throwback from 2008 secondary school era x

    • @sweetmslovinglife
      @sweetmslovinglife Před rokem +3

      Woolworth’s?! That takes me back to the 1960’s

  • @harryr9729
    @harryr9729 Před měsícem +11

    NEVER MIX BLEACH AND VINEGAR!!

  • @alwaysluv4ever774
    @alwaysluv4ever774 Před 3 lety +7

    This is the most helpful video on mold cleaning!!!!! You’re the best!!!!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @sohinisarkarblogs
    @sohinisarkarblogs Před 2 lety +1

    Oh u r my savior! I was searching so hard for this, how to clean it. U saved d day!

  • @bigl9478
    @bigl9478 Před 3 lety +116

    Good intentions but the results are meaningless since the “experiment” had many flaws. Plus the vinegar should NOT be diluted. Household vinegar is only 5% acetic acid so diluting it to only 2.5% is not effective and cannot compete with bleach. You should be using undiluted vinegar or preferably cleaning vinegar which is 10%.

    • @powerofknowledge7771
      @powerofknowledge7771 Před 3 lety +8

      Not to mention, one takes longer to work than the other, and one penetrates surfaces, and the other doesn't.

    • @tlouandtherest4378
      @tlouandtherest4378 Před 2 lety +2

      @@powerofknowledge7771 think it’s the bleach that doesn’t penetrate !!

    • @mikecraig1974
      @mikecraig1974 Před 2 lety +5

      @@jgrace8784 what's stupid is he mixed the 2 while spraying lol, some of each got sprayed on the opposite side

    • @davecurtis6930
      @davecurtis6930 Před 2 lety +3

      Is there a mold vaccination shot?

    • @NiceuRiceu
      @NiceuRiceu Před 2 lety

      @@davecurtis6930 Vaccines are for viruses

  • @blackridgeproductions2738
    @blackridgeproductions2738 Před 3 lety +264

    Gotta love it. Just a guy with no gloves, goggles or mask and he’s just getting in there 😂😂

    • @heyday179
      @heyday179 Před 3 lety +26

      stupid

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 Před 3 lety +5

      @@heyday179 That was going to be my comment!

    • @MrBababuwi
      @MrBababuwi Před 3 lety +17

      Does not know the science behind what mold can actually do to your health!

    • @mixitup01
      @mixitup01 Před 3 lety +19

      @valour 2814 once he breaks down the black mold it will become airborne and he can breath it in which can lead to black mold lung poisoning 🫁

    • @lilangelx
      @lilangelx Před 3 lety +4

      @@mixitup01 wait seriously??

  • @AlexAnteroLammikko
    @AlexAnteroLammikko Před rokem +6

    Watching this is quite encouraging actually. I found some mold in my house, and I freaked out. Landlord says its fine and have a dispute about a bunch of things about if I should move out or get professionals to clean it up, etc, etc. And I was reading about all kinds of molds and mildew and how dangerous they can be. And I still understand that, indeed, precautions are necessary and you don't want it to build up and that ideally you wear PPE. But seeing this dude without a mask or gear on and no gloves just wiping it down, whilst not the "optimal" way to do it, does calm my nerves a bit about the scale of the danger.

    • @melsdino
      @melsdino Před rokem +1

      i am in the exact same boat. Still needs to be cleaned but no need to pay someone else to do it!

  • @MeatMaticus
    @MeatMaticus Před rokem +22

    I'd go w/ vinegar first, then finish off w/ bleach. Nice work! 👍

    • @debracollins4102
      @debracollins4102 Před 2 měsíci +2

      My son used to work for a mold remediation company and they use commercial strength peroxide

    • @chrism3790
      @chrism3790 Před měsícem

      Congrats, you've just made chlorine gas.

    • @tessmoore3762
      @tessmoore3762 Před 18 dny

      @@chrism3790 Not if they let it dry between.

  • @obsidiantears83
    @obsidiantears83 Před 3 lety +44

    So hot water and vinegar (with microfiber cloths) will remove the spores. The bleach just removes the colour. It is best to do a hot water and vinegar application as well so you can kill off the spores. You just need to ensure you don't go over the clean surface with the microfiber cloth as you are just recontaminating the area.

    • @MrDeanDog91
      @MrDeanDog91 Před rokem +5

      no, never add water to anything that has to do with mold fungus etc, it helps mold grow, and you are diluting the vinegar making it less effective.

    • @jelli_berri
      @jelli_berri Před 5 měsíci

      What kind of vinegar can I use?

    • @obsidiantears83
      @obsidiantears83 Před 5 měsíci

      @@jelli_berri white vinegar

  • @feltingme
    @feltingme Před 2 lety +14

    I think your problem with vinegar is that you are diluting it instead of buying 20 percent one. Even regular 5 percent works pretty well straight undiluted.

  • @hellofriend4558
    @hellofriend4558 Před 2 lety +4

    Honestly I was very doubtful at first but wow it actually works well and very well amazing thank you so much for your video

  • @bobbondarul7448
    @bobbondarul7448 Před rokem

    Nice
    You're the man
    For the benefit of using natural products I'll be willing to apply another time vinegar if it works
    Thank you

  • @margaretlinscott7099
    @margaretlinscott7099 Před 2 lety

    Very impressive demonstration..

  • @TWaz-ys5fb
    @TWaz-ys5fb Před 4 lety +9

    Jack of all trades Bill. Killing it mate. Love your work.

  • @powerlevel8000
    @powerlevel8000 Před 3 lety +6

    How? How are there ANY dislikes on this video? Sheer awesomeness, thanks for the comparison!

  • @myw_aline
    @myw_aline Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this video! It was very helpful!!

  • @harlangleeson9496
    @harlangleeson9496 Před rokem +2

    Excellent thanks for this. Was wondering about this exact thing!

  • @HongKonger2022
    @HongKonger2022 Před 4 lety +176

    You should have personal protective gears before doing that, the mold spread in the air when you wipe it and it’s dangerous for health.

    • @joeslacker1020
      @joeslacker1020 Před 3 lety +6

      a shirt tied tightly would work right?

    • @XxxULTIMATEZxxX
      @XxxULTIMATEZxxX Před 3 lety +10

      @@joeslacker1020 Probably, but a face mask similar to those worn for Covid-19 (N95 mask) would be more suitable.

    • @tlouandtherest4378
      @tlouandtherest4378 Před 2 lety +4

      @@joeslacker1020 Why don’t you use a gas mask
      It’s no big thing
      That is a little section , could finger paint with that NP
      People talk shit , it toxic if inhaled over time , like heavy doses
      I wouldn’t lick my fingers after finger painting
      People exaggerate big

    • @joeslacker1020
      @joeslacker1020 Před 2 lety

      @@tlouandtherest4378 Wouldn't that be breaking the law disturbing the peace? If you have a gas mask on that is going to cause people to freak out like there's actually gas around. Whether there is or not it could cause a concern legally speaking

    • @trevorbraden5448
      @trevorbraden5448 Před 2 lety

      If you have mold in the first place it's already all over your environment..... not saying it's good.... but you are already breathing it in.....any air and steam releases it and you breathe it in..... yes you should at least wear a mask but it's already all over the house at that point so you are being exposed

  • @coc_is_me
    @coc_is_me Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks fir this. Don’t forget to do under the tape! 😎

  • @Nadia..J
    @Nadia..J Před rokem

    You're a genius! Thank you.

  • @princessag584
    @princessag584 Před 3 lety +3

    Great demonstration 👍🏽

  • @Ballardian
    @Ballardian Před rokem +17

    You should do a follow up video showing on which side the mould grew back.

    • @viliamilata4737
      @viliamilata4737 Před 11 měsíci +4

      This would be the ultimate test. He's done the quick test but not the after effect test💯💯

  • @thandonebe481
    @thandonebe481 Před 4 lety +7

    Saw this and had to try it. Used the bleach and it worked like a charm. Wish I could post a before n after Pic of my bathroom ceiling for all to see. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @Red_AIert
    @Red_AIert Před 2 lety +2

    This always works except for the CZcams channels trying to sell you something saying bleach won’t work. Thanks 👍🏽

  • @1MissRosmerta
    @1MissRosmerta Před rokem

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @shoganai6152
    @shoganai6152 Před 3 lety +18

    Thanks for the comparison Bill.
    I’ve had recurring issues with mold, sad to say it was my fault. I was over diluting the bleach solution. I’ll be trying the 1 x 1 mixture from here on. Once again thanks 🙏🏼🤙🏼

    • @nernatbentley3778
      @nernatbentley3778 Před 3 lety +7

      DO NOT mix water with Vinegar OR Bleach!! You want to kill the mold completely!! Mold needs water to thrive so, why would you mix water with ANYTHING you’re trying to kill them with? Simply use the Vinegar as is (in it’s purists form). The same goes for Bleach. The stronger, the better!!

    • @pinao9928
      @pinao9928 Před 3 lety +11

      @@nernatbentley3778 AND DO NOT, DO NOT MIX BLEACH WITH VINEGAR. IT CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS GAS AND YOU CAN DIE BECAUSE OF IT

    • @nernatbentley3778
      @nernatbentley3778 Před 3 lety +4

      @@pinao9928,
      I totally agree!! The same applies to Bleach and Ammonia. NEVER mix them together!!!!!! That’s a quick way of collapsing your lungs (which equals, DEATH).☠️💀

    • @thirdeyesurvivor3886
      @thirdeyesurvivor3886 Před 8 měsíci

      I did a 60% bleach and 40% water mixture for my bedrooms mold

  • @jamiemoney6788
    @jamiemoney6788 Před 4 lety +108

    Thank you for this video Bill, I would suggest wearing a mask as well because mold spores can get into the lungs! :) Stay safe Bill and thank you again for the video!

    • @caleb5780
      @caleb5780 Před 4 lety +6

      Also protective eye wear!

    • @darryljones3009
      @darryljones3009 Před 3 lety +17

      Also if any of the bleach came into contact with the vinegar it would produce chlorine gas...

    • @jonelliott4985
      @jonelliott4985 Před 2 lety

      @@darryljones3009 not sure bout that buddy chlorine gas is however released if bleach is used with soap detergents.. however chlorine can be very effective at killing bacteria and germs the area should be well ventilated and don't breath in the fumes released.. thing is bleach/ chlorine or even vinegar do not kill the mould spores they can help remove it but the spores you can't see remain deeply inbeded in the material such as tile grout, wood, plaster and other such porous materials so it is best to use a specific product that is designed for the purpose of killing the mould/mildew spores and preventing it from coming back...

  • @ashy1423
    @ashy1423 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this informative video.
    Stay well
    Ash from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @igshaandreyer7661
    @igshaandreyer7661 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you, nice demonstration

  • @mnp870
    @mnp870 Před 3 lety +4

    It’s more involved than exterior problem. Could be in the walls and I was told mold spores spread through the house.
    Using some form of fungi cide is best.

  • @Stevej2013
    @Stevej2013 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome Bill. Thank you bro. The bleach smashed the mould. Love it

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, now I don't have to watch....

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 Před 3 lety

      I really watched it...just don't tell anyone 😂

  • @bloomforward7446
    @bloomforward7446 Před 8 měsíci

    I used bleach once to clean mold n mildew n it never came back however I was looking for an alternative to the bleach harsh chemical smells and was very satisfying to see that vinegar can work on such a heavy stain. Thanks

  • @juliodefreitas157
    @juliodefreitas157 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video and thank you for sharing 👍👍

  • @reseller7
    @reseller7 Před 3 lety +21

    I say do it again with full strength vinegar.

  • @brightful5
    @brightful5 Před 3 lety +4

    Jeremy from Jersey just subscribed

  • @Msleelee9487
    @Msleelee9487 Před 3 lety +1

    nice job and great tip!

  • @TheFrog767
    @TheFrog767 Před 3 lety

    Great bird sounds in the backyard

  • @TheSaf7uk
    @TheSaf7uk Před 3 lety +5

    Hey bill thanks for this, however you should wear a mask before dealing with mould. If it gets in your lungs it can be fatal

  • @lexi-lee
    @lexi-lee Před 3 lety +13

    Mould experts say that bleach only "bleaches" the mould, so you can't see it, but it's still actually there. Vinegar and Tea Tree Oil are recommended.

    • @kefirmomo1570
      @kefirmomo1570 Před 3 lety +3

      There's considerable amount of studies showing that bleach kills very efficiently almost any mold and any bacteria... But the problem is that is so strong that is toxic to us. Bleach is more powerful than vinegar and tea tree, but is waaaayyyyyy more toxic

    • @pavel9652
      @pavel9652 Před 3 lety +1

      @SavageArfad Mould spray I have seen in the shop has pretty much the same ingredients as the Domestos bleach. It just seems to be more diluted and is in spray form. Domestos is in thick gel form, so when diluted to the same consistency will have less active ingredients.

  • @droundyCubby
    @droundyCubby Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for posting. I needed this! Hopefully soon the apartment will be, bye, bye, mold. Thanks for putting the proportions in, too.

  • @lexigone
    @lexigone Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for sharing!

  • @anthonyweisz7054
    @anthonyweisz7054 Před 4 lety +62

    Hey just to let you know that bleach doesn’t penetrate the paint very well as chlorine is a gas and evaporates very quick. The spores are still active and the mould most probably will return if moisture is enough

    • @kestral12345
      @kestral12345 Před 3 lety +2

      Do you have any recommendations on how to stop that ?

    • @anthonyweisz7054
      @anthonyweisz7054 Před 3 lety +1

      @@kestral12345
      Hi
      I run a property maintenance business and can quote you
      Are you in sydney?

    • @RigmoreTalonbeard
      @RigmoreTalonbeard Před rokem

      Did you watch the video? I'd did 10x better. And if you are trying to argue codes researched and setup by the entire health industry you do nothing but make yourself look stupid

    • @anthonyweisz7054
      @anthonyweisz7054 Před rokem

      @@RigmoreTalonbeard
      I run a property maintenance business and tried all methods of mould removal and sorry but bleach has never worked. It actually damaged paint and makes it more porous for mould to thrive
      Before you call anyone stupid, maybe you could ask me to explain further.
      The way you responded makes me wonder if you are educated or experienced

    • @cultistaautista
      @cultistaautista Před rokem

      Your type of paint was incompatible because it was porous. The pores soak up a lot of bleach, and it doesn't get washed away completely from them afterwards, it stays there to eat away at them, making the pores even more numerous, meaning the mold comes back again and a sterile environment cannot be maintained due to the powers being hard to get to. Bleach was never intended to be a fungicide, but the clean sterile environment you can easily get on non-porous surfaces inhibits mold growth because living things don't enjoy living on sterile environments. If you need to kill mold in a porous surface you cannot go without a real fungicide and fungistatic, maybe even coating or a repaint to make sure it never comes back and becomes easier to clean in the future.

  • @melsdino
    @melsdino Před rokem +17

    i am just amazed you are not wearing any protection. ANYWAY - i have so much stress about mold / mildew / whatever from under my bathroom sink. Watching you go ham on the mold with no concern is giving me a lot of faith in myself to get this done. I hear that vinegar does more to kill mold in the long run, yet i really really appreciate this breakdown

    • @harryr9729
      @harryr9729 Před měsícem

      Don't be fooled by this guy. Always wear gloves and a mask

    • @rangochu2713
      @rangochu2713 Před měsícem

      Bruh he tells you to wear gloves, he didn’t have them on hand.

    • @melsdino
      @melsdino Před měsícem

      @@rangochu2713 id say its worth a stop & reshoot! I have already handled my mold problem, good luck with yours !

    • @melsdino
      @melsdino Před měsícem

      @@rangochu2713 oh also - i used vinegar and it was massively successful, hasnt returned. So. Its worth the few passes

  • @denisemorris3278
    @denisemorris3278 Před 3 lety

    Love it ! I just try it ..Thanks 😊

  • @MrPEACEBONU
    @MrPEACEBONU Před 2 lety

    Cheers Bill. That was great mate- really helpful

  • @hope4ourfallen
    @hope4ourfallen Před 3 lety +5

    Dude...forget bleach and vinegar....
    That room needs gasoline and high explosives to kill that mold😳even then it seems like it might still try to eat ya😱how in the name of god you got that off is AMAZING 💖

  • @alph4only698
    @alph4only698 Před 3 lety +5

    Oh my god. Now i know where i got my tuberculosis(maybe) and also having difficulty breathe at night. I cough alot and alot of mucus coming out of my lungs!! It is because of this! It’s in our ceiling and we also use double deck bed and i’m in top so basically the mold just near me!!! i can see it while i lay down.. i didn’t know this and then i did research about this and now i know!!!

    • @sambo314
      @sambo314 Před 3 lety

      I hope your able to get rid of it, that stuff is no fun to be around

  • @juliecrockford1046
    @juliecrockford1046 Před 3 lety

    brilliant, thank you for sharing

  • @cessnaisabella891
    @cessnaisabella891 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, you're awesome!

  • @davidb7089
    @davidb7089 Před 3 lety +8

    Vinegar is safe and actually kills the spores. Just need to repeat a few times, and don’t mix with water. Get a good quality vinegar. Bleach looks great but the spores are hiding there still and not safe. Vinegar is my got too for mould.

  • @KeyserTheRedBeard
    @KeyserTheRedBeard Před 2 lety +3

    wonderful video Billshowto. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Keep up the great work.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  Před 2 lety

      👍

    • @KeyserTheRedBeard
      @KeyserTheRedBeard Před 2 lety

      @@billshowto Always happy to support my fellow content creators. I am looking forward to improving on my own current video format I have uploaded and, in the future, trying to create content as good as yours in the long term.

  • @erinparson9199
    @erinparson9199 Před 3 lety

    this was helpful thankyou very much

  • @farooqkhan1149
    @farooqkhan1149 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much for shairing.

  • @russellwalker8702
    @russellwalker8702 Před 3 lety +7

    Cleaning Ceiling I would use Vinigar. Bleach will drip and damage anything in the room...

  • @johnnysaute1
    @johnnysaute1 Před 4 lety +14

    You shouldn't have diluted the vinegar. Diluted white vinegar will do better solo

  • @queenwinning
    @queenwinning Před 2 lety

    Glad I found this helpful video. Even happier I found him lol. He's so good-looking lol!!

  • @kaisershah3464
    @kaisershah3464 Před 8 dny +1

    Amazing God bless you

  • @c.p.1589
    @c.p.1589 Před 4 lety +58

    I've read that bleach actually feeds mould. It looks like it's gone because it's 'bleached'. Be interesting to see the results in a few weeks.

    • @robschaller9061
      @robschaller9061 Před 3 lety +16

      Ive used bleach in the past on mold. It does a great job. Then I hit the "clean' area after it is completely dry with 2 coats of primer.

    • @thewolfydragon1989
      @thewolfydragon1989 Před 3 lety +2

      Depends on surface. Non-porous vs porous

    • @DrCameronJones
      @DrCameronJones Před 3 lety +2

      It doesn’t feed the mould unless the concentration is too dilute

    • @doityourself2save
      @doityourself2save Před 3 lety +5

      The mold will come back in a few months 4sure

    • @2333jc
      @2333jc Před 3 lety +10

      Well,. Just imagine what it looks behind that drywall.
      What you need to do is tear it down and start all over from the beginning.

  • @alfaalfi5866
    @alfaalfi5866 Před 4 lety +9

    Hi.... Does the mold come back?

  • @mygodisable2
    @mygodisable2 Před 3 lety

    Great job Bill, I'll try the bleach. Thanks.

    • @Pulgoso1440
      @Pulgoso1440 Před 3 lety

      Use iAQ2000 or Shockwave is better than bleach we used all the times on mold remediation jobs and the smell is better than bleach

  • @abhaykatekar
    @abhaykatekar Před rokem +1

    Awesome video. Thanks

  • @blackwidow0078
    @blackwidow0078 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you so much for show us this, you are awesome

  • @elisabethlouise5811
    @elisabethlouise5811 Před 4 lety +25

    I enjoyed the comparison, but you really shouldn't be using bleach and vinegar so closely together, you are creating chlorine gas.

    • @elainevickers2546
      @elainevickers2546 Před 4 lety +2

      Exactly

    • @motivationindrive8514
      @motivationindrive8514 Před 3 lety +5

      I don’t think he cared lol, no N95 no goggles, no gloves, no bunny suit... lol and most mold expert recommend black mold be completely demolished out and not simply cleaned.

    • @andrewhanchette1631
      @andrewhanchette1631 Před 3 lety

      @Any One What?

  • @hakonamatata9110
    @hakonamatata9110 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your help

  • @tompasand1797
    @tompasand1797 Před 2 lety

    Quite informative video

  • @PlebPhurgusson
    @PlebPhurgusson Před 3 lety +29

    Where's your mask dude

  • @HB-md8ly
    @HB-md8ly Před 2 lety +8

    I have found white vinegar very helpful at killing mould. However I use it neat - I do not dilute it by adding water! As this significantly weakens the chemical composition of the vinegar.

    • @michellenelson6621
      @michellenelson6621 Před 2 lety

      Love the comment!
      I can't help but wonder if you're either a professional bar tender/ mixologist, or perhaps a professional drinkist, who knows the proper terminology to use when making your beverage requisitions.🤔😁
      Either way, or even if you're not, it's all excellent with me!!! Your usage of the word "neat" in reference to no water being used, is deliciously funny and down right adorably cute, making your comment Primo Top Shelf Quality.

  • @Bearded_Fox
    @Bearded_Fox Před 3 lety

    LOVE! IT! LOVE IT!! ✨ THANK YOU BABY

  • @cleaneat_shealthyrecipes5701

    Thank you for sharing really helped

  • @mattbod
    @mattbod Před 3 lety +5

    I heard that bleach does not actually kill the spores like vinegar but vinegar is more mild so you need more effort. Vinegar is safe obviously on fabrics etc. I have had to use it on my car interior where the car has been sitting in lockdown.

    • @ardilarslangedikli4680
      @ardilarslangedikli4680 Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely right.
      Bleach only removes surface layers but not kill the mould spores and its highly dangerous for our eyes, lungs and skin which it gets absorbed and taken through the bloodstream to all our organs causing eventual serious illnesses and cancers later in life.
      Vinegar works deep and powerful. Even after wiping off the vinegar, it will continue to penetrate the surface and continue destroying the mould spores. Try the cleaning strength vinegar in the laundry section of the supermarkets. Never dilute it, use it straight as its only got a certain percentage of acidity.
      And it wasnt fair to compare it to the man made caustic bleach.
      Bleach may look like it works faster but it doesnt remove spores. And everything about bleach is just too dangerous for us and the environment.

  • @eileencamacho2221
    @eileencamacho2221 Před 3 lety +4

    That’s great but now u have to see what’s going on behind the wall. Temporary fix but good job

    • @chickenjohnny3308
      @chickenjohnny3308 Před 3 lety

      If the moisture that caused the mold was condensation in the cabinet and it never soaked the drywall it will be fine.

  • @NewBegginings000
    @NewBegginings000 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Needed this thanks heaps 👏🏽

  • @VochosGranja
    @VochosGranja Před 10 dny

    Great tip, thanks.

  • @ichatwithcats
    @ichatwithcats Před 2 lety +4

    I usually use bleach to clean mould but this time I used vinegar to clean it as I wanted something less toxic. A week later the mould has come back worse than before. Never had that happen with bleach before

  • @tedvepper
    @tedvepper Před 2 měsíci +3

    I'd appreciate it if you'd pin a comment mentioning how the bleach is useful to clean, but not kill mold. I feel like you're giving people the wrong information and harming them in the future where-as a simple pin, not even any editing or further work on your part, would save a lot of people a lot of problems with the amount of reach this video seems to have.

  • @LouisCheungCN
    @LouisCheungCN Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Venom70787
    @Venom70787 Před rokem

    Real hard work.

  • @MikeSmith-ng3rv
    @MikeSmith-ng3rv Před 4 lety +47

    You mus wear a mask when you're disturbing mold.

    • @bethsmith3856
      @bethsmith3856 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s probably not toxic. Not all black moulds affect ur health

    • @aes30006
      @aes30006 Před 3 lety +4

      Beth Roden you're an expert I see. Internet advice at its best.

    • @HagakureJunkie
      @HagakureJunkie Před 3 lety +2

      @@aes30006 You're name is literally a phone app game and you're giving advice? FOH child

    • @aes30006
      @aes30006 Před 3 lety +3

      @@HagakureJunkie what has my name to do with anything? Also, if you are criticizing anyone, make sure that, at least, you know how to write correctly. The correct form isn't "you're name", but "your name". Yes, the "kid" with clash of clans name just schooled you. Just fyi, I work with cleaning products, testing their effectiveness for a company in the industry. So, shut your tiny mouth that is surely accompanied by your tiny brain, ridiculous troll.

    • @MoneyManHolmes
      @MoneyManHolmes Před 3 lety

      Yeah let’s just leave a huge patch of mold there because a respirator is not available.

  • @miracle.edits.lyngdoh
    @miracle.edits.lyngdoh Před 4 lety +8

    How are the results today? I'm curious as I am using bleach tomorrow to clean my cement floor and walls with bleachq

    • @rong-man1502
      @rong-man1502 Před 2 lety

      Don’t use bleach and ammonia together - that creates chlorine gas that could possibly kill you, or at the very least s seriously damage your lungs. It was used with devastating effects in World War 1.

  • @leejuhsu
    @leejuhsu Před měsícem

    Thank you for the video!

  • @RishiRajKoul
    @RishiRajKoul Před 2 lety

    many thanks, mould and mildew causes an allergic reaction and rinitis