How to Remove Mold on Popcorn Ceiling

A popcorn ceiling may be the best finish for your home, but cleaning it and keeping it free of mold can be very difficult. Popcorn ceilings are a type of textured ceiling, which means that there are lots of nooks and crannies that need to be cleaned. Getting rid of mold can seem like an impossible war, but with the right tools and materials, you can banish mold from your popcorn ceiling forever without hiring a professional or using heavy chemicals.

Step 1 - Preparation

Since you will be using bleach, you need to ensure you are fully protected. Wear goggles and rubber gloves to prevent the bleach from coming into contact with your skin. Use your duster to remove any cobwebs or dust from your ceiling before working to get rid of the mold.

Step 2 - Making the Solution

You will now need to mix the solution used to clean your popcorn ceiling. Get your spray bottle and mix water and bleach together in equal quantities. If you pour in 8 oz. bleach, you also need to add 8 oz. of water.

Bleach can let off some pretty nasty fumes which is why you need to mix the solution in a well ventilated area. It's also important to open the windows when you are cleaning the ceiling with bleach.

Be aware that bleach is a dangerous substance and you need to be very careful to avoid getting the substance in your eyes. You should never attempt this project without the necessary safety equipment.

Step 3 - Cleaning

Next you need to actually start cleaning the ceiling. Spray the bleach solution onto the affected area and leave it alone for a few minutes. You need to wait until the solution dries slightly before doing anything else.

Use your cloth dipped in water to wash away the mold stain and hopefully completely remove the mold. This may nto work first time however you shouldn't get too upset if not. Simply repeat the process until you get rid of the mold completely. If the mold is too stubborn and can't be removed then simply make the bleach solution slightly stronger. You may also want to try neat bleach solution.

If you can't get rid of the mold using this technique then you might need to seal and then re-paint the affected area. This is more difficult which is why you will need to clean the area as quickly as possible.