How To Protect Your Porch From Mold Like Robert R.
There’s perhaps no organic growth more frustrating to homeowners than mold. It can linger until conditions are right, then explode into a problem that’s expensive, if not painful, to fix. Even worse, if you don’t slay every spore, it’s only a matter of time before it returns.
Homeowners living in humid or damp environments are particularly susceptible to mold growth. That means those living on the coasts have to be constantly looking for the classic indicators of mold: discolorations, musty odors, and slimy or powdery stains.
Fortunately, there is an ally in the fight against mold and other organic stains: Wet & Forget. As Robert R. from Rhode Island recently discovered, Wet & Forget can turn the frustrating, energy-wasting, and oft-expensive experience of banishing mold into one that’s simple, effective, and budget-friendly.
To help show you how, let’s dig deeper into Robert’s experience.
Robert’s Porch and Its Recurring Mold Issues
Porch’s should be a place of comfort, relaxation, and beauty. Unfortunately, Robert’s screened porch had a recurring issue: mold. It would appear on the wooden painted ceiling of his porch as well as its window shades. When he used other mold remediation products, he’d have some success, but the mold would always return a couple of weeks later.
Even with the short-term success, there were some significant concerns when using other products. First among them was the amount of effort that would have to go into cleaning.
As Robert puts it: “This screen porch is 600 square feet. So when mold pops up on that ceiling, it pops up in a whole bunch of different places. So, I’m constantly moving the ladder, getting up the ladder, and scrubbing above my head. I’ve got back problems, so it wasn’t doing my back any favors to do this.”
Another concern was the damage the cleaning agents could do to other parts of his porch. “I started out using bleach. And I have a mahogany floor on this screen porch, and this made me very nervous.”
Even when Robert switched to other cleaning products, he still struggled to get rid of the mold for good. “[They] are very effective when I first put it on but it only lasts for maybe two or three weeks. And I would have to keep applying manually.”
Of course, the issue wasn’t just relegated to his ceiling. The shades of his screened porch were also “completely moldy.”
The problem was so bad that Robert considered taking drastic (and potentially expensive) measures.
“Frankly, I was ready to replace that ceiling with a metal ceiling because I realized that mold will not grow on inorganic material. I had already spoken to my contractor. He was ready to do it.”
So what changed Robert’s mind? Wet & Forget.
Treating His Porch In Minutes for Months of Mold-Free Living
As Robert researched additional mold remediation products, he came upon Wet & Forget. He was hesitant at first because other cleaning products had failed to live up to their promise.
“[Wet & Forget] was one of the many products that would show up when I was doing my research on mold remediation. But there were so many products out there that claimed to be able to do the job that I had tried and [they] had not worked for any lengthy period.”
On his way back from a road trip, Robert stopped at a Costco and decided to give Wet & Forget Xtreme Reach™ Hose End a try.
“I brought it home in early April and it was either in late April or early May that I applied it. [I] had some trepidation.”
What immediately struck Robert was how simple the spray was to use.
“Once I started using the product, I said this couldn’t be easier. I think it took me a maximum of 10 minutes to do everything that I set out to do.”
Still, Robert had been down this road before. He figured he’d have to spray it again in a matter of weeks, just like he had with other products. But this time, something was different.
“You know, I was expecting, frankly, that the results would be the same as I had with the other products that I used. And then months went by, months went by, months went by, and I’m looking at this wooden painted ceiling on my screen porch and I cannot detect a hint of mold.”
Robert remarked that this was the first time since the ceiling had been built that he hadn’t had to climb up a ladder to scrub away mold.
“We built this porch about 10 years ago. This is the first time that I have not had to go up there and start scrubbing down the mold.”
Even more amazing, this past summer has been one when Robert would expect a heavy recurrence of mold.
“I love about a mile from the ocean. So we have very humid air here, and this has been an extraordinarily humid summer. So, when I look at [my mold-free ceiling], I’m even more amazed. I mean, my ceiling would have been black in parts by now.”
Wet & Forget was so successful that he began applying it elsewhere on his porch.
“It not only cleaned up the mold that I had on the shades, but I have had no more instances of mold on the shades. They look brand new.”
Robert’s found Wet & Forget so effective in removing mold from his porch, that he wants to try it in other areas around his home.
“We have an outdoor shower that has algae and mold that grows on it. I have to get out there and scrub that down, and I said to my wife, ‘I don’t think I have to do this anymore. I’m just going to use Wet & Forget.'”
In fact, Robert appreciated how many surfaces Wet & Forget Outdoor is safe on. “We have cloth rugs on the floor of this screen porch. [Wet & Forget] didn’t affect it at all, didn’t affect the floor.”
The bottom line? As Robert puts it, “Believe me when I tell you this, this has saved me not only a lot of labor but it probably would have cost me something in the neighborhood of $12,000 to $15,000 to replace that ceiling.”
How Wet & Forget Xtreme Reach™ Hose End Works
To put Robert’s experience with Wet & Forget Xtreme Reach™ Hose End in perspective, let’s talk about how it works.
Each bottle comes with a proprietary nozzle that makes it easy to treat a large area (up to 2,000 square feet per bottle) while saving you time and money with no wasted plastic or extra trips to the store.
The formula is non-acidic and contains no bleach or phosphates. That makes it safe to use on virtually any outdoor surface:
- Aluminum and other metals
- Artificial turf
- Asphalt and concrete
- Brick and clay
- Fabric and outdoor carpet
- Marble and other stone
- Plastic and PVC
- Painted and stained surfaces
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Stucco
- Vinyl
- Wood
The spray works with wind and rain to gently lift stains caused by organic growth. It’s effective on mold, mildew, algae, moss, and lichens.
Using Wet & Forget Xtreme Reach™ Hose End is simple. Before starting, wait for a day that’s at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit and with no wind or rain in the forecast.
Then, screw your hose into the back of the nozzle. Turn the dial on the bottle counterclockwise past the “Water” setting until you reach the “On” position. (If set correctly, you should see white foam and bubbles breaking on the surface of the nozzle.)
Then start applying. Make sure the surface is completely dry before application. If you accidentally spray any plants, switch the nozzle to “Water” and rinse the sprayed greenery.
There’s no need to scrub. Allow the treated surfaces to air dry, and keep pets off treated surfaces until the product has dried.
Wet & Forget works on contact and works with the elements to remove stains over time. Green stains are usually gone within a few weeks. Black stains may take a few months to be fully cleared. Long-established stains can take up to a year to remove and may benefit from a second application a month or two after the initial one.
Depending on your local weather or climate, a single application can lift stains and keep them away for up to a year.
Once you have the Xtreme Reach™ Nozzle, you can further add to your cost savings by purchasing refill bottles. Each refill covers an additional 2,000 square feet and helps you save on plastic and money. Simply screw the nozzle onto the new bottle, attach your hose, and you’re good to go.
As Robert discovered this past summer, Wet & Forget sets you up with everything you need to rid your home’s exterior surfaces of organic growth. No scrubbing, no mixing, and no return trips to the store. Except for your garden hose, everything you need comes in one convenient package.
Want a Mold-Free Porch Like Robert’s? Try Wet & Forget Today!
We’ve added photos of Robert’s porch throughout this blog post to show you how clean his screened porch remains months after application. In only 10 minutes of work, he was able to get rid of mold and keep it at bay for an entire season, if not longer.
As Robert told us, “Wet & Forget is the only product I have used in 10 years of fighting a stubborn mold problem that actually works.”
If you want to be like Robert and keep your home’s exterior mold-free, pick up a bottle (and a refill) today!
