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Bleach does not kill mold growing on porous surfaces such as drywall and wood.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that bleach does not kill mold growing on porous surfaces such as drywall and wood?

Partly. The EPA states that chlorine bleach kills mold but is not recommended as routine cleanup, while a laboratory report and a wood-treatment guide indicate bleach-based treatment does kill household mold and can be used on wood. None of the placed sources directly compares bleach's effectiveness on porous versus non-porous surfaces, so the claim is only partially addressed.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 3 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
Should I use bleach to clean up mold? | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menu
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Should I use bleach to clean up mold? | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menu. (n.d.). epa.gov. https://www.epa.gov/mold/should-i-use-bleach-clean-mold

Evidence against · 3
Bleach
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Bleach. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleach

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Bleach Neutralizes Mold Allergens
2005
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Bleach Neutralizes Mold Allergens. (2005). eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ727905

Reconstruction/Mold Treatment/Mold Treatment/Scrub and Spray
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Reconstruction/Mold Treatment/Mold Treatment/Scrub and Spray. (n.d.). en.wikibooks.org. https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Reconstruction/Mold_Treatment/Mold_Treatment/Scrub_and_Spray

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