Mold remediation?

[krzdimond]

I just pulled my MES30 out of storage after 2 years and the inside is covered in mold. My first response is to grab a rag and some bleach and wipe it down, but because I will be "cooking" in it, I'm not sure that is going to be enough. I know bleach interferes with stainless and aluminum, will this be a problem?

I'm going to assume that "hosing it out" is a bad idea? LOL

Boston butts go in on Saturday and I need to get this cleaned out. Nothing puts a damper on a party like food poisoning....

 

[indaswamp]

Clean it real good with soap and hot water, use a stiff bristle brush and scrub it good. Then wipe it down with vinegar and a rag. Recoat the inside with oil (spray pam works) then kick that sucker up as hot as you can get it for about 2 hours to sterilize it. Should be good to go then...

 

[indaswamp]

If you have a BBQ grill, put the MES grates on the grill and fire up the grill to 500*...burn all that gung and junk off of them. Recoat with oil and good to go...

 

[fivetricks]

Idk how built up your "gunk" is on the inside walls but I've found that a paint scraper does very well.

After you get the bug stuff off with the scraper, follow the scrub/vinegar and water directions above.

 

[chopsaw]

When you get ready to fire it up , keep an eye on it . Since it's been 2 years , make sure it cycles ok before you walk away from it .

 

[indaswamp]

Good tip Chop. I had an old one burn up on me when I walked away from it. It had been in storage for 3 years, first time I tried to use it, walked back outside and it was an electrical fire.

 

[indaswamp]

Good tips Holly...

Also, the electric element in the MES is fairly easy to remove. I suggest you do so for the intensive cleaning with hot soapy water.

 

[krzdimond]

Thanks guys, I got it all cleaned up, now tomorrow morning I'll fire it up and check to make sure it works.

 

[Bearcarver]

hose out an electric Smoker???
While you're at it fill a drum with water & drop all your electric drills & saws in the water.
No Thanks!

Bear

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Wow
Another post that was made in 2019 and the OP was last seen here in April 2019...lol

Cracks me up.

 

[chopsaw]

Cracks me up.

You gotta laugh to keep from slamming your head in the door .

 

[normanaj]

AI generated responses,same as in the other threads.

 

[paulgeorge]

I just pulled my MES30 out of storage after 2 years and the inside is covered in mold. My first response is to grab a rag and some bleach and wipe it down, but because I will be "cooking" in it, I'm not sure that is going to be enough. I know bleach interferes with stainless and aluminum, will this be a problem?

I'm going to assume that "hosing it out" is a bad idea? LOL

Boston butts go in on Saturday and I need to get this cleaned out. Nothing puts a damper on a party like food poisoning....mold assessment orlando fl

I have a possible mold issue in my apartment. Does NOT appear to the black mold, which is good. Has anyone ever dealt with mold remediation? How can I keep my little conure safe? Is it just a a matter of getting her out of the apartment for a few days?

 

[paulgeorge]

I just pulled my MES30 out of storage after 2 years and the inside is covered in mold. My first response is to grab a rag and some bleach and wipe it down, but because I will be "cooking" in it, I'm not sure that is going to be enough. I know bleach interferes with stainless and aluminum, will this be a problem?

I'm going to assume that "hosing it out" is a bad idea? LOL

Boston butts go in on Saturday and I need to get this cleaned out. Nothing puts a damper on a party like food poisoning....
I have a possible mold issue in my apartment. I have a possible mold issue in my apartment. It doesn’t appear to be black mold, which is a relief. Has anyone ever dealt with mold remediation? I’ve read that companies like Servpro specialize in handling these issues. How can I keep my little conure safe during the process? Is it just a matter of getting her out of the apartment for a few days?? How can I keep my little conure safe? Is it just a a matter of getting her out of the apartment for a few days?

We have a small bedroom with an alcove-style layout (a wall supports the bed) that has developed a black mold issue over the years. I’ve purchased a spray to treat the mold before we start some renovation work, but I wanted to ask if there’s a specific type of emulsion paint that works best in rooms prone to mold. I’m aiming to ensure the room maintains the right temperature, based on advice I heard in a YouTube video. Also, could black mold penetrate the plaster? From what I can tell, it seems limited to the surface paint, but is it worth treating the plaster as a precaution? Thanks!

 

[normanaj]

We have a small bedroom with an alcove-style layout (a wall supports the bed) that has developed a black mold issue over the years. I’ve purchased a spray to treat the mold before we start some renovation work, but I wanted to ask if there’s a specific type of emulsion paint that works best in rooms prone to mold. I’m aiming to ensure the room maintains the right temperature, based on advice I heard in a YouTube video. Also, could black mold penetrate the plaster? From what I can tell, it seems limited to the surface paint, but is it worth treating the plaster as a precaution? Thanks!

Zinnser Perma-White is a good choice for mold/mildew prone areas.

Mold can absolutely penetrate to plaster.When you refer to the plaster are you referring to peeling paint and you can see the plaster underneath?If so then treat.Once you've treated all the affected areas make sure you neutralize any residue left over.Vinegar water mix is cheap,easy and effective and let it DRY,moving air/dehumifier will help.

On the plaster showing areas spot prime with a good quality high end primer like Sherwin's Pro-Block or Ben Moore's Fresh Start and more than likely you'll need to skim those peeled areas with compound and sand smooth otherwise they'll show through the topcoat and then reprime the skimmed areas but for really good uniformity of the topcoat priming the entire wall is not a bad idea though not necessary.

Once all the prep is done two coats of paint and you should be good.

 

[paulgeorge]

Zinnser Perma-White is a good choice for mold/mildew prone areas.

Mold can absolutely penetrate to plaster.When you refer to the plaster are you referring to peeling paint and you can see the plaster underneath?If so then treat.Once you've treated all the affected areas make sure you neutralize any residue left over.Vinegar water mix is cheap,easy and effective and let it DRY,moving air/dehumifier will help.

On the plaster showing areas spot prime with a good quality high end primer like Sherwin's Pro-Block or Ben Moore's Fresh Start and more than likely you'll need to skim those peeled areas with compound and sand smooth otherwise they'll show through the topcoat and then reprime the skimmed areas but for really good uniformity of the topcoat priming the entire wall is not a bad idea though not necessary.
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Once all the prep is done two coats of paint and you should be good.

thank you so much for your suggestion