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We have black mold in all the windows, bathroom tiles, and even in walls. can't afford to fix this. what can we do?

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Bleach: You can spray bleach on all areas where you see mold, keep the area dry, vent it out and if possible fix the leaky windows.

Answered 3/22/2013

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