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   FastEddie1 | Jul 29, 2003 02:16am | #1

   If it is dilute enough, and you wash it off thoroughly, it should be ok.  Start real weak and increase the strength as needed.

   Do it right, or do it twice.

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   KenRubin | Jul 29, 2003 05:21am | #2

   It's imperative that you use gentle brushing and agitation instead of brute force to avoid damaging the surface and, on EIFS, breaking through the watertight barrier. All washing and rinsing should be as gentle as possible.

   Here's what I recommend using to clean it:

   1 gallon warm water
   1 quart household bleach
   1 cup trisodium phosphate (TSP)

   Apply the solution to the entire area and lightly agitate with a soft bristle brush. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

   Also, many places like HD or a Contractor's supply often sell a product specific mold/mildew cleaner for stucco.

   Good luck,  Ken in Savannah

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   kaorisdad | Jul 29, 2003 06:05pm | #3

   Thanks for the post and recipe.  I'll try it out.

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   fredsmart48 | Jul 30, 2003 02:31am | #4

   For house hold bleach to work best it needs to 10:1 ratio so for a gal. of water  10 parts water 1 part bleach.  So it should be a little more then 12 oz.  pop can full of bleach to a gallon of water.