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    spottedcow Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 5, 2008, 11:51 AM
    Mold on wall
    I have a 2 year old house and have been hanging my shower towel on a hook that is against a wall since I've lived in the house. Now, it seems there is a small amount of mold on the wall where the towel has been hanging. Right now it's just a dark discoloring. My question is, is this most likely mold and if so how should I go about getting rid of it? Thank you!

    Some things to Know: The wall is painted with a flat paint; the fan runs all day after a shower.

    Follow up question: If this is mold should there be concern that it is inside the drywall?
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    Jan 5, 2008, 12:32 PM
    Try hanging the towel over the shower curtain rod to dry in the future. Get rid of the mold ASAP before it gets really entrenched into your home. Or get a dehumidifier and keep it near the open bathroom door and turn it on to a low setting that would automatically come on and off after you bathe. Keeping a fan on seems to be drawing cool moist air into your bathroom and not getting rid of the humidity problem.
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    Jan 5, 2008, 04:40 PM
    You don't need to replace sheet rock if the mildew is from a towel. Use a mildewcide or a bleach/ water mix 1:4. Allow to soak and then rinse. Re p[ainting may be needed.
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