It can make your home look bad, and it can also cause allergies and other health problems. Mold is something you do not want in your home. Mold can be removed easily if caught quickly. There are safe, effective ways that mold can be removed from any household material.
To restore your home to its original mold-free condition, you will need to have a basic understanding of household supplies as well as a basic understanding of mold and the ways it can be killed.
Uh oh, you found molds. What should you do next? Most homeowners will try to simply spray the mold with bleach or another chemical. Although these cleaners can be harmful to your family and you, they are not good for mold. Vinegar is the true mold killer.
How can vinegar kill molds when the harsh chemicals won't? Although bleach can remove surface mold, it has a chemical structure that prevents it from leaking into porous materials. It won't really be able to get to the root cause.
Vinegar, on the other hand, can penetrate porous material and attack the mold's membrane. Vinegar's acidity will kill all of the remaining spores and will prevent them from reproducing. Although bleach can temporarily remove moldy surfaces, vinegar can permanently eliminate them.
You know bleach won't work here. Now, you want to know how vinegar can be used to kill mold.
Good question! Vinegar is a simple, effective way to kill molds. There are also other nontoxic ways you can get rid of mold. The following are the best natural ways to remove mold from your house.
Vinegar: Just put some vinegar into a spray bottle, and spray on the affected area. Let it sit for about an hour to work its magic. Then, use water and a paper towel to wipe the area dry. That's it!
Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide works on hard surfaces in the same way as vinegar. Put 3% of hydrogen peroxide into the spray bottle. Spray at the affected area and then allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Clean the mold by scraping it off and wiping everything clean to eliminate any remaining residue.
Baking soda: Baking soda is a mild ingredient that kills mold effectively without causing harm to pets or people. Mix a quarter teaspoon of baking soda and water in a sprayer. Spray the area. Clean the area thoroughly and rinse it with water. Next, respray the area with water and allow it to dry. You can wipe any remaining mold with a damp cloth.
Tea tree oil: While you might not have tea tree oil in your kitchen, it can be found at many health food stores and online. This can be used as a fungicide to kill mold. Combine two tablespoons of tea tree oil and two cups of water in an aerosol bottle. Spray the mold with the oil and let it rest for 24 hours. Remove the mold.
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