Mold on the slopes of plastic windows

Mold on the slopes of plastic windows is a serious problem that worries many owners of such windows after a certain period of their operation. Such structures are very convenient to use, protect our house from cold and noise, and they require minimal maintenance - they do not need to be painted and washed inside each time. But with the wrong installation, over time, there may be such a nuisance, like mold on plastic windows. How to deal with it, you will learn from this article.

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Where does mold from plastic come from?

Mold is a type of fungus that infects and quickly breaks down the surface.

The causes of the appearance of the fungus can be as follows:

1. High humidity.
2. High temperature: +20 and above.
3. Poor ventilation.
4. Incorrect installation.

Important! For our health, mold on the windows is a destructive effect. It can lead to both allergies and other diseases, up to a lethal outcome.

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How to deal with mold on windows?

The fungus on plastic windows can be cleaned with chlorine, ammonia or any cleaning agent for various surfaces. But remember, acting by such methods, it is unlikely that the mold will go away forever. There is a high probability that, whenever possible, it will return. Therefore, it is necessary to struggle with it in a complex way, that is, stage by stage to carry out cleaning, surface treatment from plastic and to fix the result.

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Cleaning

It is the slopes that are the focus of mold growth. Therefore, in order to get rid of the problem, do the following:

1. Remove the decorative facing of the slopes.
2. Disinfect the walls.

Important! If the slopes are finished with plasterboard, it is best to replace it, because in this case, most likely the mold on the slopes has already penetrated deep inside the material.

1. Take a stiff brush and remove all signs of mold.
2. Make a solution of household bleach and water in a ratio of 1: 5 and handle the problem area.

Important! Before you handle the surface, wear rubber gloves.

1. Ventilate room after the procedure.

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Treatment of slopes with antifungal agents

The product can be purchased either ready-made, or in the form of ingredients, of which you will prepare the mixture at home. The finished mixture is presented on the basis of chlorine, and also has various additives in its composition. A more gentle option is based on copper sulfate.

Home Fungus Remedies:

1. Acetic acid 70% - 0.2 liters. Boric acid - 0.2 liters. Water - 1 liter.
2. Sodium fluoride - 0.1 liters. Copper vitriol - 0.1 liters. Water - 1 liter.
3. Copper vitriol - 0,1 liters. Household bleach - 0.1 liters. Water - 1 liter.

Important! Ingredients such as sodium fluoride and copper sulfate are sold in hardware stores. Copper vitriol is applied to the whole area of ​​the slopes using a synthetic brush. And do not forget to wear rubber gloves and a respiratory mask. After the plastic windows have been treated against mold, it is necessary to thoroughly ventilate the room.

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Fixing the result

To prevent the fungus from appearing on the plastic windows, it is necessary to use waterproofing agents. The best option is a mastic or primer on a rubber base.

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Prevention rules:

1. Do not block the ventilation grille in the kitchen.
2. Check the condition of the plastic windows: sealing, the condition of the frames and slopes, the serviceability of the mechanisms.
3. Do not place many colors on the windowsill. They increase the humidity, and create conditions for the reproduction of the fungus.
4. Do not close the doors to the rooms to let in air.
5. Pay attention to the plumber, keep it in good working order.
6. Ventilate the room.
7. Do not dry clothes on batteries or with closed windows.

How to deal with mold on windows? Now this question will not panic you, since you have a clear plan of action. The main thing is to do all the procedures in a complex and then you will get rid of it very soon. Use the above tips, and the fungus will not bother you anymore.