{"id":1691,"date":"2021-05-27T20:04:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T20:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1691"},"modified":"2021-05-27T20:04:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T20:04:55","slug":"diy-mold-removal-guide-for-concrete-pavements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/diy-mold-removal-guide-for-concrete-pavements\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Mold Removal Guide for Concrete Pavements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Water stops and other moisture barriers are commonly installed beneath concrete foundations; however, these can wear out and deteriorate over time. They can also become defective or break under extreme conditions. In the case that water and moisture get into the foundation of concrete walls or floors, there is a chance that both mildew and fungal growth can occur. No one wants mold growth anywhere on their properties, so when it becomes apparent, immediate action is required. Stopping mold growth in its tracks can greatly reduce the need for costly repairs, restorations, and reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading and learn how to remove mold and mildew from concrete floors, walls, and other surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Concrete Pavement Contractors \" class=\"wp-image-1692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Concrete-Paving-Contractor-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Concrete Pavement Contractors 317-549-1833 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mold Removal Process for Concrete Surfaces<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of cleaning mold off of concrete is fairly straight-forward and therefore easy; however, it does require some initial grunt work. Be prepared to sweat a little when it\u2019s time to scrub mold and mildew out of concrete. It doesn\u2019t require a lot of tools either; simply locate a hard-bristled scrubbing brush, household bleach, clean water, and protective cleaning gloves. Combine the bleach and cold water (1 part bleach to 4 parts water) and liberally apply the solution to the affected area. Once the area is saturated, use the scrubbing brush to powerfully brush and rub out the mold from the concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have finished scrubbing in this solution, allow it to set it for a few hours; longer if the mold is extensive. Finish with a thorough rinse using fresh clean water. Use room-temperature or cold water so to not promote future mold growth. Heat, moisture, and shade is all it takes for mold and fungus to form. It is best to use a power washer to rinse the bleach solution away because the pressure of the water works well to thoroughly rinse away the remaining particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For Very Serious Mold-Damaged Pavements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to not handle bleach or concoct your own solution, you can choose to purchase a store-brand mold-killing detergent. Although store-bought, they provide the same results and require the same steps. For severe cases of mold, it is best to outsource professional concrete repair or replacement services. If you want great pavements all year long, be sure you choose a certified pro to install, repair, and protect your concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you looking for commercial pavement services in Indiana? <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact ACI Asphalt and Concrete<\/a> at 317-549-1833 to speak with one of our licensed paving contractors about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/concrete.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis, Indiana commercial concrete repair<\/a> or installation needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>You Might Also Enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-commercial-concrete-curbing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Benefits of Commercial Concrete Curbing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/causes-and-cures-for-concrete-cracks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Causes and Cures for Concrete Cracks<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/can-you-pave-asphalt-over-concrete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can You Pave Asphalt Over Concrete?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water stops and other moisture barriers are commonly installed beneath concrete foundations; however, these can wear out and deteriorate over time. They can also become defective or break under extreme conditions. In the case that water and moisture get into &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/diy-mold-removal-guide-for-concrete-pavements\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1692,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,74,72],"tags":[23,116,93,18,12,95,761],"class_list":["post-1691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-concrete-repair","category-pavement-repair-2","category-pavement-stain-removal","tag-concrete-crack-repair","tag-concrete-paving-indianapolis","tag-concrete-repair-indianapolis","tag-concrete-resurfacing-2","tag-concrete-stain-removal-2","tag-moldy-concrete","tag-pavement-stain-removal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1691"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1693,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1691\/revisions\/1693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}