How to get rid of mold: a comprehensive guide

What is mold?

Mold - a visible plaque, which form microscopic fungi. They are omnipresent: can grow on any material and in any conditions. Mold It appears not only on the surface of objects, but also penetrates into the threads of mycelium into them, so it is not always from it will be easy to get rid of.

What it is?

Most often, the mold in the apartment is of the following types:

• White mold. Loves flower pots, wood, bread and some food.
• Green mold. Prefer foods.
• Sineva. It appears on wooden surfaces, giving them a blue tint. It can affect the furniture, flooring and window frames.
• Black mold. The most vicious type of fungus, which thrives everywhere from paper wallpaper in the bedroom to the tiles in the bathroom.

Why does mold come from?

Mold begins to multiply when placed in a suitable medium.

• Humidity. The ideal level - 60-80%. The house has so much moisture can be in the bathroom or shower room, if you have recently flooded neighbors, or if after the change of weather, condensation on the windows.
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• Temperature. Mold survives both at very low and at high temperatures. The most favorable range of from 4 to 20 ° C.
• Ventilation. Closed windows, piling furniture, piles of stuff scattered - and the air is difficult to circulate through the room, it is more and more saturated with mold spores, and fungus becomes easier to reproduce.

What you need to deal with mold?

• For your own protection: goggles, gloves, respirator.
• To remove plaque: brush / sponge / scrubber / rag / sandpaper, water tank, any detergent, garbage bags
• For the final treatment: destroying fungus agent, a varnish for wood.

Before treatment rooms wear goggles, gloves, mask, protective suit does not hurt. When working with struck by objects, be careful not to spread the mold spores in the house.

Inhalation of spores can be hazardous to health. Always use personal protective equipment.

How to get rid of mold?

The algorithm is very simple:

1. Mechanically cleanse the affected area by the raid.
2. Edit any means from a mold.
3. Dry surface and ventilate the area.
4. Do not allow the recurrence of mold.

The most important thing - carefully remove visible plaque. If recent mold layer, it is easy to clean off with a sponge, brush and lukewarm soapy water.

Mold on the wallpaper can be successfully removed only in the early stages. Later, it is desirable to clean up part of the wall plaster. Do not hesitate! Just over a year the fungus is able to hit the concrete and brick, passing through the plaster. Use nazhdachku for reliability and do not forget to moisten the wall to prevent the spread of spores in the air.

If there was mold on the ceiling and struck the whitewash, Clean of its scraper or sandpaper. But first moisten the surface.

Mold in the bathroom loved the seams between the tiles and the joints. Scrape the affected sealer, strip joints. Once dry, treat with disinfectant, seal the seams and joints of the new sealant and grout.

Waste remaining after the treatment, immediately dispose of in a sealed bag. It will not spread mold.

What is the remedy for mold to choose?

The main question: what exactly treat the surface to mold not reappeared? We have compiled a list of the most effective means, each of which acts on all types of fungus. Choose the most suitable for you.

Bleach

Suitable for tiles, glass, but not for porous materials. Toxic and should be used with caution. Diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 10. Applied by brush or by spray.

vinegar

Suitable for all surfaces and materials. It has a smell. Can discolor wallpaper or furniture. Applied by spray or cloth. the procedure is repeated a week for prevention.

Citric acid or juice

It has the same properties as the vinegar has a pleasant smell. Handle can be any material that is best suited for tiles. One tablespoon of citric acid diluted in a glass of water. The solution was applied to the surface by spray or cloth.

Hydrogen peroxide

Safe and easy to operate. Can be applied to any surface, be wary - on colored fabrics and not to discolor. Applied by spray or cloth. the procedure is repeated a week for prevention.

Baking soda

Safe, has a sharp odor. It can be used on all surfaces. A tablespoon of baking soda diluted in a glass of water. The surface is processed by spray or cloth. An hour later, everything is wiped with water to prevent streaks.

Essential oils

Tea tree oil, lavender and rosemary have antibacterial properties and a pleasant smell, harmless. Handle can be any surface. It suffices to add 10-20 drops of oil in a glass of water and the solution was applied with a sprayer. Repeat the procedure a better time in a couple of days for prevention.

How to remove the smell of mold?

If the mold is not, but unpleasant smell More feel, use:

• Baking soda. Pour a thin layer on a place where there were a mold, let it sit for a few hours, and then remove the vacuum cleaner.
• Charcoal. Arrange several containers with coal on the perimeter of the room - a day or two the smell will disappear.
• Good ventilation and any scented candles, sprays or perfumes. This will definitely elevate the air in the house.

How to make the mold no longer appear?

• Control the humidity of the room. Insulate the walls and take care of waterproofing. Install the air conditioning, which will dehumidify the air. When cooking include exhaustion, often ventilate the apartment, especially if you dry your clothes in the bathroom.
• Keep the temperature stable. Insulated windows and a working heating system will not allow condensation to form, which is so fond of fungus.
• Make permutation dismantle mezzanine. Freely circulating air will not allow mold to develop.
• Attentive to the flowers in pots, especially geraniums and violets. It is not necessary to pour them or use fertilizers unproven.

The best assistant in the detection and prevention of mold in the apartment will be easy regular cleaning.