What happens if i dont take care of mold on drywall?

Question

i recently had a leak in the garage from my washing machine and the dry wall in back of the washer has mold. does anybody know what i should do or will it be ok if i just leave it?

somebody please help?

Answer 1

Paint the wood studs with oil-based paint to kill the mold that has infected the wood.  Paint even where you don't see the mold before replacing the drywall.

Answer 2

the drywall must be removed. If there is mold on the outside, then my money says there is mold on the inside of the wall as well.  

Take the drywall off, leave it sit for a while to really dry out well.  then you can either spray it with a bleach solution, or paint it with an oil-based paint.  

Either way, let it dry well before you put the new drywall back on.

Answer 3

You need to remove and replace the dry wall it will only get worse, and it will get more dangerous to breath! Hope that helps!

Answer 4

Replace anything that has mold on it.

Answer 5

Just wash it off with water and bleach, wear gloves and watch your eyes. should be okay after.

Answer 6

rhoda k is right remove it .