"MonkeyBoy" <somewildmonkey@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
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>
> Dave wrote:
>> I have major fungi problem under my tatami and I'm wondering if anyone 
>> has
>> any clue what I should do. I was told to put newspapers underneath to 
>> soak
>> up the moisture but I was wondering I could stop the fungus from growing.
>> I'm thinking of drying them out in the sun also. Also, I saw a fungus
>> prevention carpet but I already have fungi growing so I dont think that I
>> will do me much good. In desperate need of help. The fungi are taking
>> over!!!
>>
>>
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>
> My shower room has no window to the outside and a very poorly designed
> tub unit that has no seal around the edges.  I've got a full time job
> combating mold there.  I also have some mold trying to grow around my
> windows where water condenses.  So, I understand your plight :-)
>
> Anyway, what follows is my non-expert opinion only so keep that in
> mind:
>
> The best thing I've found so far to eliminate mold is powdered cleanser
> that contains bleach.  It's very inexpensive and goes a long way.  You
> might not want to use that on your bare wooden floor under your tatami
> (but then I'd consider it if the problem were really severe - just use
> it sparingly).
>
> Next, aside from the cleanser, just plain bleach diluted in water does
> a great job killing mold.  Just keep in mind that when you use anything
> with bleach you should have some good ventilation and do not mix it
> with any other cleaners (especially ones containing ammonia).
>
> Equally important as removing the existing mold is preventing it from
> coming back.  The *most important* thing to do is to keep the room dry
> 24 hours a day.  I would recommend getting a decent dehumidifier and
> running it full time and/or keeping a constant airflow through that
> room.  Keep an eye out for condensation and sources of it, such as
> steam from the shower or kitchen - be sure to use fans in kitchen and
> shower.  Especially the shower, let the fan run its course after
> showers.
>
> One final thing, if you are cleaning dried up mold, be careful so that
> you don't spread it by making it airborn.  Dampen the area slightly
> before scraping or scrubbing it.
>
> I hope this helps :-)
>
yes, that airborn mold is really bad and causes big problems.