I finally tackled the mold in my basement this weekend—it had been creeping up the walls near the sump pump after all that spring rain. Wearing an N95 mask and gloves, I scrubbed the affected areas with a stiff brush and a mixture of water and detergent, making sure not to use bleach since it doesn't kill mold on porous surfaces. After scrubbing, I applied a specialized mold killing solution and let it dry with a dehumidifier running constantly. It's not perfect, but the musty smell is gone, an… basement mold cleanup 8