Microfiber cleaning properties?

[Boomzilla]

I've noticed that microfiber cleaning products are great at picking up loose dust from surfaces. I was wondering if anyone had tried removing mildew from painted walls using dry microfiber cleaners? I've Googled it, and see that lots of recommendations for using microfiber in conjunction with cleaning liquids from Clorox to vinegar mixtures, but it seems that mold is much like dust. If microfiber removes dust so well, wouldn't it be equally effective with mold?

[repeetavx]

I'm sure that it would remove the surface mold just fine. Mold grows into a porous surface though. You need the Clorox or vinegar to discourage future growth.

[Boomzilla]

Yeah - I was thinking a two-step process - dry pass with microfiber to collect all the surface mold (keeps it from becoming airborne and settling elsewhere) followed by a wet wipe with Clorox or vinegar to kill the remaining spores in the surface.

[ttocs]

Jun 1, 2023 8:38:35 GMT -5 Boomzilla said:

Yeah - I was thinking a two-step process - dry pass with microfiber to collect all the surface mold (keeps it from becoming airborne and settling elsewhere) followed by a wet wipe with Clorox or vinegar to kill the remaining spores in the surface.

It's the dry airborne spores that need to be contained. When wet, it's a virtual guarantee that those spores won't get away.

Similarly, asbestos is impossible to contain when dry, but just spray water on it and it's easily contained. I've witnessed its removal and containment from old homes prior to demolition.

Or, you could encapsulate the mold simply by painting it over with a product such as KILZ. When mold has attacked an area, the recommended remediation is to use encapsulation to prevent future occurrences.

[405x5]

I use microfiber kitchen washcloths. They are the only ones I’ve come up with that absorb water, clean kitchen surfaces, beautifully ring out and throw in the washer. Anything else by comparison is a waste unless I’m missing something.