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MUGGY WEATHER GIVES MILDEW AN EXTRA BOOST
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Is it time for the annual mildew and humidity story?
Maybe it's a little late, because during the last month of
high, prolonged humidity, many houses have been invaded by mildew:
great smears of black that have a musty odor and are, well, icky.
Mildew can be almost any color, but black is predominant. Sometimes
it grows in large patches, sometimes in little black dots.
Mildew grows on almost any damp surface -- except glass,
glazed ceramic tile, unpainted metal and some p...
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MUGGY WEATHER GIVES MILDEW AN EXTRA BOOST
The Boston Globe
; Is it time for the annual mildew and humidity story? Maybe it's a little late, because during the last month of high, prolonged humidity, many houses have been invaded by mildew: great smears of black that have a musty odor and are, well, icky. Mildew can be almost any color, but black is
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There's a fungus among us: It's mildew! There are ways to remove it, and keep it away, sort of
The Boston Globe
; It has been a pleasant, if cool, spring with lots of sun and really not a lot of rain. Just the sort of conditions for us to put that dreaded plague of mildew out of mind, partly because with such glorious weather there has not been a lot of it. But mildew knows no season, and we can expect it
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THAT FUNGUS AMONG US -- IT'S MILDEW, AND IT KNOWS NO SEASON
The Boston Globe
; Sure, we have April showers, and the flowers will come in May, but the showers create perfect conditions for another crop that is the bane of householders, yard dwellers and gardeners. It's mildew, black and ugly, and its odious cousin, algae, green and, when it's wet, slimy. In fact, while most
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WHEN MILDEW HITS, HIT BACK WITH VENTILATION AND BLEACH
The Boston Globe
; Sick and tired of hearing about mildew? Consider the poor soul who has it: in and on his house, in his basement and on his deck, patio, steps and sidewalks. Mildew is all around us. It is in the form of spores, lolling around on the ground, in the air and in the house, just waiting for a place to
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Repainting an outdoor wood surface? Remove loose or damaged paint, dirt and mildew before starting
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; Repainting outdoor wood surfaces such as siding, trim, doors and window frames is a popular fall project for do-it-yourselfers, but the results are often poor and short-lived because basic rules of painting are ignored. Here are some tips for avoiding peeling, discoloration and other problems
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Paint away a building's mold, mildew problems: Mississippi Paint and Supply introduces new product. (PorterSept paint from Porter Paints)
Mississippi Business Journal
; Industry and business office owners can now paint away mildew and the sick building syndrome with a line of paint that a new local business will introduce to the central Mississippi market. Mississippi Paint and Supply Inc. owners Kim Dodder and George Sanders have designs on building their
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Treat exterior mildew with bleach before repainting
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; Ask the Contractor Treat exterior mildew with bleach before repainting Sunday, July 2, 2000 Q: We painted our house two years ago, and already mildew has developed on the exterior paint, giving it a dirty gray color. Our house is in a wooded area, and we wonder if the lack of sunlight might be part
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Get mildew off siding before painting Premixed washes can be used to tackle biggest summertime chore
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; Q: I want to paint the exterior of my house, but there are some blotches on my siding that I think are due to mildew. What should I do? A: One of the biggest summertime home maintenance tasks is removing mildew from lap siding products, such as wood, vinyl and aluminum, and then repainting.
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Bleach-water solution is the answer for killing mildew before repainting
The Boston Globe
; Q. Is there a mildew retardant for paints and stains? Will power washing get rid of mildew? I seem to have a plague of mildew. R.M., Scituate A. It's a plague upon us, all right. Everyone seems to have it. Most exterior paints and stains have a mildewcide additive to make them resistant to mildew
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FIXIT; Dealing with mildew on exterior of house.(SOURCE)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
; Byline: Karen Youso; Staff Writer Q: The siding on our house and the fascia boards have become stained from mildew. What is the best way to remove these stains before repainting? A: First, be sure it's mildew. Dark spots on wood siding often are caused by mildew, and a house doesn't have to be
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