Morgan Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I’m hoping someone on here can help with a few questions we have. Maybe a plumber, or someone who deals specifically with this? Google has so far proved useless. Briefly, does anyone know what can cause black mold on a bathroom ceiling and in the bath? The bath has become almost completely black in colour. How long would this take to occur? Is it caused by poor (or lack of) ventilation? Could it be caused by excessive heat in the bathroom coupled with no fresh air? This has happened in a property in Edinburgh in which this has never been a problem before. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 the roof could be damp insulation above the ceiling. and yes lack of ventilation is likely to be the cause of dampness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janbo1874 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) Someone's been keeping the coal in the bath tub. Proper old school. Edited April 2, 2021 by Janbo1874 Spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 It's a lack of adequate ventilation. Unless there are tide marks from the ceiling to walls, then it's a leaky pipe. Get an extractor fan installed and open window after use. Use solution of 1 part bleach, 3 part water or, a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water to kill the mould. Alternatively one could be bought from a hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, milky_26 said: the roof could be damp insulation above the ceiling. and yes lack of ventilation is likely to be the cause of dampness 23 minutes ago, Cruyff said: It's a lack of adequate ventilation. Unless there are tide marks from the ceiling to walls, then it's a leaky pipe. Get an extractor fan installed and open window after use. Use solution of 1 part bleach, 3 part water or, a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water to kill the mould. Alternatively one could be bought from a hardware store. Thanks, chaps. Since you both seem to know something about this, I have one more question. Our factors are claiming that because the window only opens about 4 inches high, this is insufficient ventilation. We think they (and the tenants) are talking shite. The entire bathroom ceiling is black, how long would this have taken (roughly) to build up? Thanks, Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, Morgan said: Thanks, chaps. Since you both seem to know something about this, I have one more question. Our factors are claiming that because the window only opens about 4 inches high, this is insufficient ventilation. We think they (and the tenants) are talking shite. The entire bathroom ceiling is black, how long would this have taken (roughly) to build up? Thanks, Morgan Looks like the tenant has been consistently showering with door and window closed for a fair amount of time. Walls and ceiling would have been dripping with condensation after use. Almost guarantee they have been showering as said above then leaving the bathroom to get dried elsewhere closing the door behind them trapping all the moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 that might not be enough for ventilation as you need air flow. e.g. if you have a strong breeze going through the damp air will be displaced easier than in a room with a more static air flow. as someone else said get an extractor fan fitted and that will fix the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, Morgan said: Thanks, chaps. Since you both seem to know something about this, I have one more question. Our factors are claiming that because the window only opens about 4 inches high, this is insufficient ventilation. We think they (and the tenants) are talking shite. The entire bathroom ceiling is black, how long would this have taken (roughly) to build up? Thanks, Morgan Months. I had a similar issue in a flat I rented years ago. There was no window in the bathroom and the door closed automatically so it was difficult to properly ventilate it. Generally would start of with sporadic spots but for it to be completely covered would take months. As others have said, bleach solution is best and a whole lot of scrubbing. It may come back though if it's deep enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Don’t take any chances. Get it cleaned and then repainted with anti mould paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Thanks, chaps. Since you both seem to know something about this, I have one more question. Our factors are claiming that because the window only opens about 4 inches high, this is insufficient ventilation. We think they (and the tenants) are talking shite. The entire bathroom ceiling is black, how long would this have taken (roughly) to build up? Thanks, Morgan It would probably have taken at the very least weeks to get into that state, more likely months. Unfortunately, if you are the owner or landlord, you will have to fit the bill as clearly the bathroom is insufficiently ventilated if the window opens only 4 inches and there is no extraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Thanks, chaps. Since you both seem to know something about this, I have one more question. Our factors are claiming that because the window only opens about 4 inches high, this is insufficient ventilation. We think they (and the tenants) are talking shite. The entire bathroom ceiling is black, how long would this have taken (roughly) to build up? Thanks, Morgan Surely you could give them a couple more inches, Morgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Dazo said: Looks like the tenant has been consistently showering with door and window closed for a fair amount of time. Walls and ceiling would have been dripping with condensation after use. Almost guarantee they have been showering as said above then leaving the bathroom to get dried elsewhere closing the door behind them trapping all the moisture. 2 hours ago, milky_26 said: that might not be enough for ventilation as you need air flow. e.g. if you have a strong breeze going through the damp air will be displaced easier than in a room with a more static air flow. as someone else said get an extractor fan fitted and that will fix the problem 2 hours ago, LMc said: Months. I had a similar issue in a flat I rented years ago. There was no window in the bathroom and the door closed automatically so it was difficult to properly ventilate it. Generally would start of with sporadic spots but for it to be completely covered would take months. As others have said, bleach solution is best and a whole lot of scrubbing. It may come back though if it's deep enough. 2 hours ago, Tazio said: Don’t take any chances. Get it cleaned and then repainted with anti mould paint. 1 hour ago, Cruyff said: It would probably have taken at the very least weeks to get into that state, more likely months. Unfortunately, if you are the owner or landlord, you will have to fit the bill as clearly the bathroom is insufficiently ventilated if the window opens only 4 inches and there is no extraction. Thanks very much to you all. Some useful information and tips there, ones which we will take to the Factors. We've found out more in the last three hours on here than we did in two days on Google! Very much appreciated by my wife and I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Surely you could give them a couple more inches, Morgan. Always available, GJ 👍 Does one really need 6 inches on a cold and wet Edinburgh night though? 🤷🏿♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Morgan said: Always available, GJ 👍 Does one really need 6 inches on a cold and wet Edinburgh night though? 🤷🏿♂️ Probably, if they've just had a steaming hot shower and there's no extractor fan. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Greedy Jambo said: Probably, if they've just had a steaming hot shower and there's no extractor fan. Just saying. Are you wet at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Morgan said: Are you wet at the moment? I'm certainly not dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchez Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Inadequate ventilation. If the window only opens 4 inches then this alone isn't enough. Even then, who wants to be showering with the window open in the height of winter? Not a realistic solution. Sounds like an extractor fan is essential here, and the landlord should clearly foot the bill for this. Also agree with another poster about getting it cleaned and repainted with anti-mold paint (landlord should also cover costs for this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Condensation spores Morgan caused by damp conditions and lack of ventilation. I saw a great article on how to deal a couple of years ago on a council website (Staffordshire iirc). Showed not just how to get rid but also to make sure problem didn’t recur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Sorry to hijack your thread. During the week the national news has been littered with mould stories in in High Rise flats in London and Birmingham. Absolutely horrendous living conditions. These tenants are blameless though. I think your ones Morgan have not helped in your place. Should have been informing you at the first sight, not when it's at ridiculous levels. Edit Just remembered, I had an arsehole tenant, who pet her tumble dryer in the spare bedroom and never opened a window an closed the door when using it. Was glad to get shot of that cow. Edited April 3, 2021 by Tommy Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 On 03/04/2021 at 00:47, Ritchez said: Inadequate ventilation. If the window only opens 4 inches then this alone isn't enough. Even then, who wants to be showering with the window open in the height of winter? Not a realistic solution. Sounds like an extractor fan is essential here, and the landlord should clearly foot the bill for this. Also agree with another poster about getting it cleaned and repainted with anti-mold paint (landlord should also cover costs for this). On 03/04/2021 at 16:03, N Lincs Jambo said: Condensation spores Morgan caused by damp conditions and lack of ventilation. I saw a great article on how to deal a couple of years ago on a council website (Staffordshire iirc). Showed not just how to get rid but also to make sure problem didn’t recur. On 03/04/2021 at 19:48, Tommy Brown said: Sorry to hijack your thread. During the week the national news has been littered with mould stories in in High Rise flats in London and Birmingham. Absolutely horrendous living conditions. These tenants are blameless though. I think your ones Morgan have not helped in your place. Should have been informing you at the first sight, not when it's at ridiculous levels. Edit Just remembered, I had an arsehole tenant, who pet her tumble dryer in the spare bedroom and never opened a window an closed the door when using it. Was glad to get shot of that cow. Thanks very much, gentlemen. 👍 We very much appreciate your input to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Mold is a ****ing nuisance, honestly. My flat gets it pretty badly as we don't have central heating. Bathroom doesn't have a window either so it was inevitable really. Got a new extractor fan in and it doesn't seem to be as bad, although still waiting for my letting agency to come back and treat the stuff that's already there. I've not actually got any contact directly with my landlord. It's not you Morgan is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Stop pissing in the bath and it'll disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Locky said: Mold is a ****ing nuisance, honestly. My flat gets it pretty badly as we don't have central heating. Bathroom doesn't have a window either so it was inevitable really. Got a new extractor fan in and it doesn't seem to be as bad, although still waiting for my letting agency to come back and treat the stuff that's already there. I've not actually got any contact directly with my landlord. It's not you Morgan is it? If your place is in either Morningside, The Braids or the Canongate then yes, it could be me! 🤷🏿♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Morgan said: If your place is in either Morningside, The Braids or the Canongate then yes, it could be me! 🤷🏿♂️ Nah, the Lothian Riviera for me. Shame, was gonna ask you to put my rent down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Locky said: Nah, the Lothian Riviera for me. Shame, was gonna ask you to put my rent down a bit. You would stay for nothing, Locks. No rent, just beer. 🍺😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Morgan said: You would stay for nothing, Locks. No rent, just beer. 🍺😄 Sounds ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Just now, Locky said: Sounds ideal. I reckon we should discuss this in Bensons, over 6 or 10 Stella’s, and when this feckin virus goes away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Morgan said: If your place is in either Morningside, The Braids or the Canongate then yes, it could be me! 🤷🏿♂️ how many gaffs do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Morgan said: I reckon we should discuss this in Bensons, over 6 or 10 Stella’s, and when this feckin virus goes away? not stella, surely they have something better on tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 03/04/2021 at 15:03, N Lincs Jambo said: Condensation spores Morgan caused by damp conditions and lack of ventilation. I saw a great article on how to deal a couple of years ago on a council website (Staffordshire iirc). Showed not just how to get rid but also to make sure problem didn’t recur. My 1st flat in Forrester park had dampness (black mould) in the corner of one bedroom.The flat had been vacant for about 9 months, probably due to no heating and lack of ventilation. I steamcleaned the old wallpaper off whole bedroom then was left to dry out for 2 weeks. New woodchip on, then painted , the problem never came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 A point to note on ventilation.......air coming in is also important and not given as a fact just because you have an extractor. So, if you have a window and an OLD extractor, you should keep the window open slightly because your OLD extractor is only sucking the air out of the room and fresh air is coming in through the window opening. So, with no window and an OLD extractor fan, it’s not given that your system is functioning 100% as fresh air is not coming in (leave the door open). The more modern extractors have a double vent thinggy (don’t know the tech name) but, moist air gets sucked OUT through the centre of the extractor with fresh air coming in through the outermost part of the vent. Look at the outside vent of your gas boiler, where it pops out of the wall outside, you’ll get an idea of what I’m rambling on about. Just thought I’d say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: My 1st flat in Forrester park had dampness (black mould) in the corner of one bedroom.The flat had been vacant for about 9 months, probably due to no heating and lack of ventilation. I steamcleaned the old wallpaper off whole bedroom then was left to dry out for 2 weeks. New woodchip on, then painted , the problem never came back. Woodchip 😂😂😂 hope this was back in the 70’s and not last year lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbank2 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 MOULD is caused by moisture. You have to first understand where that is coming from. If it is a leak, get that fixed. Most often it is caused by moisture laden air condensing on a cold surface. there are only 2 solutions that will prevent it. Either insulate the surface and stop it getting so cold, or reduce the amount of moisture in the air. Other than that you are dealing with the consequences. You can increase the airflow around the effected area to dry it more quickly and stop mould forming via a window or extrator fan or heat source. You can get a dehumidifier, but what you really need to do is deal wit the cold surface if you want complete prevention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Morgan said: I reckon we should discuss this in Bensons, over 6 or 10 Stella’s, and when this feckin virus goes away? Sounds like a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Woodchip 😂😂😂 hope this was back in the 70’s and not last year lol 84 😂, terrible stuff to take off as well lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 14 hours ago, milky_26 said: how many gaffs do you have? Two, plus a half share of a third one, all in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 14 hours ago, milky_26 said: not stella, surely they have something better on tap The Stella is not for me, I happen to know that Locky likes Stella, that’s why I suggested it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I done the whole rented flat circuit thing for a number of years. The only thing I found to stop mould coming back in a poorly ventilated bathroom was 1) leave the bathroom door open and 2) dry the bathroom surfaces with towels after use. Extractor fans are shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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