Mold growing on the ceiling is not uncommon, particularly in bathrooms or other areas where an abundance of moisture is present. Cleaning black mold from the ceiling will restore the original neat appearance of the ceiling and prevent any adverse health effects from striking your family. Keep in mind that if you have ceiling tiles, you may need to replace any molded tiles with new ones. Ceiling tiles are porous and do not always respond to cleaning.
Instructions
1. Open as many windows as possible in and near the room you are working in. Turn on the exhaust fan as well. This will ventilate the room and prevent excessive exposure to the fumes from the chemicals and mold spores.
2. Fill a spray bottle with plain water and spray a light mist over the molded area of the ceiling prior to cleaning. If the surface area is dry, the mold spores will spread into the air during cleaning.
3. Mix ½ cup into a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. You can purchase trisodium phosphate at most home improvement or paint stores.
4. Use a step ladder to scrub the ceiling with a sponge dipped in the trisodium phosphate mixture. Wipe the ceiling with a damp rag.
5. Combine ½ cup bleach, 1/3 cup powdered laundry soap and 1 gallon of hot water in a separate bucket. Dip a fresh sponge into the bleach mixture and wring it out well. Scrub the molded the bleach solution.
6. Allow the solution to penetrate the ceiling for about an hour. Rinse the ceiling thoroughly with clean water and a rag. Allow the ceiling to air dry.
7. Consider using a mildew-resistant paint on the ceiling to deter future mold growth. Allow the ceiling to dry completely before applying any kind of paint or primer.
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