How to remove mould from the wall?

The correct measures to remove mould on the wall depend on the substrate and the intensity of the infestation. In the case of organic substrates, e.g. sheetrock, gypsum plaster, removal is always recommended in the case of intensive mould and bacterial infestation. In the case of mineral substrates, damp cleaning of the substrate and subsequent treatment of the surface with an antifungal solution is a practicable, cost-oriented, efficient measure to remove mould from the wall. This is also an initial measure that can be carried out in the short term to reduce the health risk to the occupants. Removing mould on wallpaper is not possible by cleaning and applying an antifungal solution. The wallpaper must be removed and the wall underneath checked for possible infestation. In order to remove mould on the wall in the long term, the cause of the mould infestation must also be clarified and the possible cause of the damage removed.

These are possible causes of damage:

• Thermal bridges
• Ventilation behaviour of the occupants
• Placement of furniture (especially on uninsulated exterior walls)
• Damage to pipes
• Leaks (masonry and façade)
• Energy renovation without a ventilation concept

Products for removing mould from walls
FAKOLITH system products for mould remediation indoors can be found here on our website in the mould remediation section: