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Posted 8/8/2014 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
So what would you do about it?

I can't be sure what on earth is molding. The smell is so strong I don't really want to be the one digging in there to find the source.

I'm aware it's toxic; would it be OK if I wore a mask while searching? I could slowly take everything out and bleach the whole shebang. But if it's going to be bad for me to be in there, I'm not going to do it.

Advice?
Posted 8/8/2014 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Not all mold is toxic, a mask would be okay. I would try putting a dehumidifier in there. If it fills up really fast, you know that moisture is getting in and you can look for and fix the culprit.

By law, garages are not hooked up to the air system in your house - so whatever you are smelling in there should not be getting in.
Posted 8/8/2014 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
Make sure it's a N95 rated mask. People fog with Benefact, you might want to look into that. I have not tried it but I have heard people having good results.
Posted 8/8/2014 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Bleach isn't the best cleaner for mold. It really depends on the mold and the surface needing to be cleaned which cleaner is best.

Reduce humidity to below 55% in the area where you smell mold, if at all possible.

Also, a mask is good, but make sure it is a good, snug-fitting mask and not just one of those wimpy paper earloop masks...

If you have an essential oils diffuser, you can set that up in the garage and diffuse Tea Tree oil, Thieves oil (blend of cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary), Purification oil (blend of citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, melaleuca, lavandin, and myrtle), Lemongrass oil, or Thyme oil.

Diffusing antifungal essential oils is what helped me when I could smell mold in my kitchen & bedroom but could not identify the source.
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