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    Mar 25, 2012, 09:55 AM
    How to clean cinder block walls from sewerage seepage.
    I just had my leaky sewer line relined. Does anyone have suggestion for cleaning the mold & wet spots where the sewer line seeped from the slab through the cinder block walls into the unfinished basement? Also what would be the best way to remove the odors. I have a de- hmidifier running now. Thank you
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    Mar 25, 2012, 10:23 AM
    There must be products on the market but I use bleach to clean up ka-ka spills, It also helps with the odor. Good luck, Tom
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    Mar 25, 2012, 11:19 AM
    I agree, Tom. Bleach does the trick.
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    Mar 25, 2012, 12:03 PM
    10-20% bleach solution is all that is needed to kill any mold/bacteria and stop odors dead in their tracks...

    Stronger solutions only kill the brain cells of the person using the bleach!

    Mark
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    Mar 26, 2012, 03:45 PM
    Good point Mark. Definitely don't want to use it straight. Last time I did that, I couldn't smell right for the rest of the day. Not a good feeling.
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