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Baking Soda:
This multi-purpose household product can also help you remove black mold and absorb excess moisture in affected rooms. One benefit of this product is that it is safe for your family and pets.
Add a quarter tablespoon of baking soda to a spray bottle filled with water and shake until the solution is smooth. Then spray the solution onto the mold surface, use a brush to scrub away the mold, then rinse the surface with water to remove any product residue. Finally, spray the area again and allow it to dry without scrubbing. This will also prevent mold from returning.
For stubborn black mold, mix two parts baking soda with one part water and one part white vinegar and stir until it forms a thick paste. Spread the paste generously over the affected area and allow it to dry. Then scrub away mold and stains and rinse with water.
Tea Tree Oil – Natural essential oils can be used for much more than aromatherapy. Tea tree oil, for example, is an antiseptic, deodorant, and insect repellent. So this natural fungicide can be used against black mold.
Mix a teaspoon of tea tree oil with a cup of water in a spray bottle and shake vigorously to mix the water with the oil. Then spray on the moldy surface, let it dry for an hour, and finally wipe it with a microfiber cloth or a dry towel. Don’t forget to wear protective gloves, as some people may have sensitive skin when in contact with essential oils.
Lemon:
This disinfectant, which also works as a natural deodorant, bleach, stain remover and cleaner, is an effective way to combat black mold. Its high concentration of acid breaks down the mold and thus facilitates its removal, disinfecting the surface and leaving a pleasant lemon scent.
Squeeze three to five lemons into a cup, then pour the juice on the moldy surface and leave it for five minutes. Then wipe it with a damp cloth. If the mold stains are difficult to remove, rub the surface with lemon.
But if the mold persists despite all the methods used and does not disappear, it is advisable to go to a home cleaning service that has experience in removing mold using the latest techniques and equipment.
How to prevent mold from returning to your home?
Ventilate affected rooms:
This method involves flooding the house with fresh air by opening doors and windows until the mold is eliminated.
All experts agree that ventilation is the key to preventing mold from reappearing. The cause of this phenomenon is mainly a combination of excess humidity, low temperatures and poor air circulation. Therefore, it is necessary to properly ventilate and heat the different rooms of the house, especially bathrooms and kitchens, where excess steam is generated.
Ensuring that the exhaust hoods are working and installing a fan in the bathroom can help eliminate moisture problems and prevent their recurrence.
Use a dehumidifier or keep the windows partially open: When drying clothes at home, it is important to allow air to circulate.
Regular cleaning and drying of surfaces prone to mold formation is one of the most effective ways to prevent its reappearance. If tiles, grout, window sills and vents are cleaned and dried properly, mold will have no way to grow.
However, if the mold keeps coming back, it could be due to poor waterproofing or clogged gutters causing excess moisture, as well as poorly insulated walls, so it is essential to eliminate the problem from the root.
These treatments are great alternatives to commercial chemicals to help you get rid of mold in your home. Not only are they less harmful to those around you and the environment, but they are also more economical.