The Bitch Box

Black Francis · 03-24-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychedub Dude

I butt dial people all the time, its gotten to the point where a few freinds just dont answer my phone calls becuase they think its my butt not me hahaha. So yeah i just text mostly now C:

right

cause we all know buttcheeks can't text right?

lol

yea it happens to my friends too
they have also "Butt-dialled" me

Paedantic Basterd · 03-25-2013, 10:27 AM

The ventilation in our apartment is very poor, so I've been noticing a lot of condensation around our windows and bathroom, which of course, leads to mildew. It's nearly fine weather so we can open up all of our windows again, but once the cold weather hits, we'll have the same problem. It bothers me that this stuff is on my windowsills when I sleep at night, and I'm growing paranoid that it's going to become a health risk.

Anybody know about fungi, and how to clean or prevent them?

Burning Down · 03-25-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

The ventilation in our apartment is very poor, so I've been noticing a lot of condensation around our windows and bathroom, which of course, leads to mildew. It's nearly fine weather so we can open up all of our windows again, but once the cold weather hits, we'll have the same problem. It bothers me that this stuff is on my windowsills when I sleep at night, and I'm growing paranoid that it's going to become a health risk.

Anybody know about fungi, and how to clean or prevent them?

Sounds like you need a dehumidifier, which you can purchase at Canadian Tire (or "Crappy Tire" as I like to call it

). They are a little expensive but it will help you immensely. Try to invest in one together with your roommates if you can, because it will benefit all of you.

How old is the apartment you live in? The HVAC system might need an upgrade or more regular maintenance. Try bringing up the ventilation problem with your landlord/building super if you haven't already done so. Poor HVAC function can also lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide, because it's not exhausting stale air properly. Make sure you have a detector just in case.

Here's a site with some good advice on cleaning and prevention of fungi and mold. Antifungal treatment and protection for your home

When you take a shower, do you turn on the exhaust fan? That will help too, but remember that it sucks air out of the apartment/house and doesn't replace it. Crack a window open slightly before you turn the fan on, so fresh air will be brought into the house. Yeah it might be a little chilly when you leave the shower but it will cut down on the amount of steam and water being absorbed into the drywall.

The house I grew up in had lead paint (until it was stripped many years ago) and has some asbestos insulation. Surprised I got out of there alive, lol.

PoorOldPo · 03-25-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

The ventilation in our apartment is very poor, so I've been noticing a lot of condensation around our windows and bathroom, which of course, leads to mildew. It's nearly fine weather so we can open up all of our windows again, but once the cold weather hits, we'll have the same problem. It bothers me that this stuff is on my windowsills when I sleep at night, and I'm growing paranoid that it's going to become a health risk.

Anybody know about fungi, and how to clean or prevent them?

Your avatars are always so beautiful!

Paedantic Basterd · 03-25-2013, 05:19 PM

Thanks, BD. I'm actually becoming concerned that it may be inside the walls at this point. My roommate, for some reason, doesn't seem to care, and has discouraged me from speaking to our landlord on the grounds that they're not going to tear the building apart from us.

However, it is ****ing toxic, and I want to know if it's going to pose me a health risk, or if she's going to be looking for a new roommate, and that's going to require an investigator that nobody is going to pay for.

As for the fan in the bathroom, we do have one, but it does not appear to function particularly well.

Apparently we can clean it up temporarily with bleach, but it's going to return as long as there's condensation, and if it's in the walls...

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Originally Posted by PoorOldPo

Your avatars are always so beautiful!

Thank you!

Zer0 · 03-25-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

The ventilation in our apartment is very poor, so I've been noticing a lot of condensation around our windows and bathroom, which of course, leads to mildew. It's nearly fine weather so we can open up all of our windows again, but once the cold weather hits, we'll have the same problem. It bothers me that this stuff is on my windowsills when I sleep at night, and I'm growing paranoid that it's going to become a health risk.

Anybody know about fungi, and how to clean or prevent them?

Bleach will clean it alright but to prevent it from reappearing the best thing to use is a damp-proof or anti-mold primer paint. That could be a matter for your landlord.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 03-25-2013, 06:59 PM

I'm going to see if my landlord will provide me with a dehumidifier as my room gets really damp n its smell is in all of my clothes too. I can't do another winter without it!

Paedantic Basterd · 03-25-2013, 07:40 PM

**** me, I can't keep this up. Between the mold and the costs of living and the work I've been trying to do, I'm ****ing losing it. I've cried every day for the last week because I'm so stressed out by the work I've been trying to do. I'm seriously wondering if I shouldn't quit and go back to my job, because I don't think I can work this hard for 14 more years.

PoorOldPo · 03-25-2013, 07:42 PM

HEHE, just realised this thread is called bitch box. Made me s******. God I'm immature.

wait you can't spell sniger without saying the n word, FFS. There's something to bitch about.

Stephen · 03-25-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Apparently we can clean it up temporarily with bleach, but it's going to return as long as there's condensation, and if it's in the walls...

White vinegar is good for killing mould so that's worth a try too. I had a mould problem in an old flat I lived in. Probably the biggest source of condensation was sleeping with the bedroom door closed. Ultimately it's pretty much a losing battle without better insulation, heating and ventilation.

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03-25-2013, 10:27 AM	#11352 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	The ventilation in our apartment is very poor, so I've been noticing a lot of condensation around our windows and bathroom, which of course, leads to mildew. It's nearly fine weather so we can open up all of our windows again, but once the cold weather hits, we'll have the same problem. It bothers me that this stuff is on my windowsills when I sleep at night, and I'm growing paranoid that it's going to become a health risk. Anybody know about fungi, and how to clean or prevent them?

03-25-2013, 07:40 PM	#11358 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	** me, I can't keep this up. Between the mold and the costs of living and the work I've been trying to do, I'm **ing losing it. I've cried every day for the last week because I'm so stressed out by the work I've been trying to do. I'm seriously wondering if I shouldn't quit and go back to my job, because I don't think I can work this hard for 14 more years.