Getting Rid of Mold!

Mold within your household can prove extremely hazardous to you and your family, if not taken care of. The molds come with a stingy smell and just deteriorates the entire look of your home, not forgetting the bill it creates to repair and refurbish the walls and appliances on which it grows.

“Why is mold in my household?“ – The most common question you can ask yourself. Here is your answer: Water leaks, Clogged water, Damp areas, Humidity, and Condensation contributes to the thriving community of mold.

Now, how do you get rid of it? Well, first you need to learn to identify a mold before getting rid of it. Look for areas like your ceiling or the floor, along the edges of doors and windows, bathrooms, washbasins, laundry baskets. You will notice dark patches of black, yellow, or green color with a mushy texture.

You can take care of the molds growing in your wall when it is small. But removing a large patch of mold without any proper training is potentially dangerous.

 

Start with identifying the cause of the growth. Repair the leaking pipes, keep the window and door edges dry, don’t let water clog any of your washbasins, dry out the carpets before placing them in your room.

 

Before you start removing the mold, remove any furniture or appliances that are in that area, including clothes, carpets, wall decor, flower vase including the broom or the stick that you have not used for a long time.

 

Cover the uninfected area with plastic. Take a sponge, dip it in soapy water and scrub the affected area to remove the mold. Do not forget to wear gloves and safety glasses to protect you from direct exposure to mold spores.

 

You can also use baking soda, tea tree oil to remove small patches of mold. You can also contact and Get yourself help from Mold Removal Hamilton.

 

Know your walls before removing the mold. If your wall is-

• Covered with wallpaper, make a solution from vinegar or grapefruit seed extract and tea tree oil, use a sponge, dip it in the solution and gently wipe the mold out.
• Made of concrete, use hydrogen peroxide (be careful when you use it) and use a scrub to remove the mold
• Drywall, use baking soda, scrub and wash the wall, make sure to dry the wall before you check for any residue.

 

 

Making the solutions:

1. Grapefruit Seed Extract- Pour one cup of water along with 10 drops of the seed extract and mix the solution well. Spray it in the infected area, let it stay for a few minutes, then wipe the mold away.
2. Tea tree oil- Add one teaspoon of oil to two cups of water and mix well. Leave the solution on the affected area, since this oil will prevent the mold from returning.
3. Vinegar or Baking Soda- One teaspoon of vinegar or baking soda with two cups of water and mix the solution firmly. Spray it in the mold area and scrub it with a brush to remove the mold. Rinse the area with water and spray the area again to ensure the mold removal.