Drying Inside Walls / Mildew

Apr 27, 2005 1 Replies

I've opened up the RFP at the back of my shower and removed five 4x6 baseboard tiles that were loose. I put a dehumidifier in the bathroom and closed the door. Can I reasonably expect that most of the moisture will have been removed in 24 hours?



Would it be a good idea to spray some Clorox or something similar wherever I can reach before closing everything up to prevent mildew?



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No... give it several days, especially if there is no air movement in the room to draw the dampness out.

As long as you give the wall a week or so to dry out afterwards.

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