How to kill mold?

The fungus that has appeared on the walls of the house can be very dangerous - both for building materials and for human health. How to kill mold quickly and effectively, we'll talk in this article.

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What is black mold?

This kind of fungus is very often amazed by the floor covering of wooden buildings and walls of even concrete houses, becomes an "adornment" of wallpaper. This problem is quite common both for residents of private buildings, and for apartment owners of high-rise buildings. The fungus multiplies quickly enough, so once you notice the dark spots on the walls, you should immediately think about ways to get rid of black mold.

Spores can easily move from one area of ​​your home to another, settle on clothes, shoes or pets. Under favorable conditions, mold-forming bacteria thrive and multiply. Do not ignore the unpleasant odor or blackened corners, because the appearance of a shortness of breath, headache, asthma, allergies, high blood pressure and many other diseases can be associated with these microorganisms.

Important! This type of mold, according to the statistical information of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is capable of provoking the emergence of all forms of allergy and the development of about 100 varieties of lung diseases. In some cases, the presence of black mold in the house can cause infertility and memory loss.

To avoid the deplorable consequences of the destruction of building materials and the deterioration of health, one should always be on the alert, and take measures not only to combat mold, but also to prevent its appearance. To do this, you need to know the causes of the appearance of microorganisms.

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Reasons for the appearance of mold

The main cause of the appearance of black mold in the house is the increased humidity of walls and flooring:

• Mold spores develop very well in the damp apartments on the ground floor in multi-storey houses.
• Due to poor flooring, the damp penetrates into the room and infects the wall with a fungus.
• A low level of ventilation causes unfavorable microorganisms.
• A large number of houseplants in a small room can provoke mold formation.
• Improper use of humidifiers can lead to excessive moisture and mold development on walls and floors.

Important! Do not attempt to clean the dry stains of mold. Such actions can lead to sputtering of fungal spores into the air, which can subsequently cause a serious negative reaction of the human body.

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Mold on the wallpaper on the walls: how to get rid?- Step-by-step instruction:

1. First of all, to kill the mold, you should prepare and put on the necessary equipment for your own protection against harmful microspores:
   • Latex or rubber gloves.
   • Protective clothing for the whole body to protect the skin from harmful microbes.
   • Respirator for respiratory protection.
   • Protective goggles to protect the mucous membranes of the eyes.
2. Use adhesive tape and plastic sheet to seal openings through which air can enter the room.
3. Use a stiff brush, mild soap and water. Clean the affected area.

Important! All cleaned bacteria must be placed in a garbage bag and sealed.

1. It is necessary to apply a disinfectant to the area affected by the fungus.

Important! To destroy all the remaining disputes, you should sprinkle all the neighborhood near the affected area.

1. The treated area must be washed with hot water and completely dried.

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How to get rid of black mold in the house? What are the means for this?

There are many substances that destroys the fungus spores destructively. Some of them can be bought in a store or pharmacy, others are exactly in your house. More details about each effective tool, we'll talk further.

How to remove mold from wallpaper with vinegar?

Vinegar is a non-toxic and safe product that helps to destroy harmful microorganisms.

Important! Studies conducted by European scientists have shown that a 5% solution of vinegar can kill 99% of bacteria, 82% of mold, 80% of carrier viruses and microbes.

How to use:

1. Fill the spray bottle with a 5% vinegar solution.
2. Spray the solution on the areas damaged by the fungus and leave for about an hour.
3. Rinse with clean water and ventilate the room well.

Important! To prevent the appearance of mold, treat the floor and walls with vinegar every week.

Mold on wallpaper: how to get rid of with tea tree oil?

This method is one of the most effective. With it, you can remove mold even on carpet or shower curtains. Of course, tea tree oil is somewhat more expensive than table vinegar, but it also works much more efficiently. In addition, it is absolutely harmless to humans and pets.

Important! When buying, make sure that you are buying really tea tree oil. It should be made from the present MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA.

How to use:

1. Make a solution of 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 cup of water.
2. Pour the prepared liquid into a bottle with a spray and shake it well.
3. Treat affected areas with solution.

Important! If you have prepared too much solution, store it in a place that is protected from children and exposed to excessive temperatures.

Grapefruit seed extract in mold control

Some owners of mold-damaged walls prefer to use an extract from grapefruit seeds instead of tea tree or vinegar. The reason for this is the absence of any odor and excellent disinfecting properties. The disadvantage of this method is the high cost of raw materials.

How to use:

1. Mix the extract from 20 grapefruit seeds and 2 glasses of water.
2. Pour the solution into a container with a sprayer and shake well.
3. Spray the product on all affected areas.

Important! It is not required to wash off this product, like tea tree oil.

Fungus on wallpaper: how to get rid with chlorine?

It is recommended to use this tool only in the most extreme cases, since a solution containing chlorine can damage the surface to be cleaned, discolor it and leave a long unpleasant odor in the room. This means also does not guarantee removal of all types of mold.

Important! A chlorine-containing solution is not capable of killing mold on materials with a porous structure.

How to use:

1. Dilute a glass of bleach in 1 liter of water.
2. Treat damaged areas.

How to get rid of black mold with borax?

This mineral is much less effective than the already described means, but it does not emit any toxic fumes.

Important! It is best to use this remedy on an affected tile or other hard surface.

How to use:

1. Mix 1 cup of borax with 4 liters of water.
2. Transfer liquid to a spray bottle and treat damaged areas of the wall and floor.

How to remove mold from wallpaper with ammonia?

Pharmacy liquid can help kill mold on walls and floor. It has an unpleasant odor. Consider this fact during the processing of hard surfaces.

How to use:

1. Mix the ammonia solution with water in equal proportions.
2. Treat damaged areas of walls with a sprayer and leave for 2-3 hours.
3. Wipe the sprayed areas and rinse with clean water.

Important! Do not mix ammonia solution with bleach, as this mixture causes the emission of toxic and very dangerous fumes.

How to kill mold with hydrogen peroxide?

The hissing liquid is safer than bleach, but it has the same destructive effect on the fungus.

How to use:

1. Pour 3% hydrogen peroxide into the nebulizer.
2. Treat affected areas of walls and floor and leave for 10 minutes.

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Radical measures

If the problem has spread to a significant area and is already practically on the entire wall of the mold on the wallpaper - how to get rid of harmful microorganisms in this case? For large-scale damage, it is better not to try to work the surface only from the outside. Under the wallpaper coating will remain a significant part of the colony of fungus, with time it will again manifest itself. All this time you will continue to breathe poisoned air. In order to get rid of black mold, in this case, more thorough repair work should be carried out.

Procedure:

1. Have mandatory removal of damaged wallpapers.

Important! It is advisable to capture a slightly larger radius than the area affected. The removed cover should be discarded.

1. Clean the damaged plaster with a spatula or other tool.

Important! The material should be removed by layers until the wall becomes dry and light.

1. Use sandpaper to clean the damaged area.
2. Treat the wall with an antifungal agent( fungicide).You can buy such a drug in the building store.

Important! According to the recommendations of specialists, this treatment should be repeated 3-4 times with a break for drying in 4-6 hours.

1. Treat the wall with an antiseptic.
2. Install the leveling material.
3. Glue the fresh wallpaper.

Important! All work should be carried out in personal protective equipment.

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How to prevent the appearance of black mold in the house?

After carrying out work on the destruction of harmful microorganisms on the walls and floor of their homes, care must be taken to ensure that this situation does not happen again. For this, it is necessary to take a whole complex of measures:

• The main action is to establish window ventilation.

Important! The room should be ventilated, at least 3 times a day in any weather.

• It is necessary to paint window slopes with water repellent( hydrophobic) paint.
• Check for forced ventilation. To do this, bring a burning match to the hole in the hood. If the flame does not deviate under the air flow, contact the appropriate service.
• Do not install the furniture back-to-back with walls that were previously affected by a fungus. Air between all objects and walls in the room must be free to circulate.
• Switch on the hood during cooking.

Important! Steam from cooking, condensing on walls, ceiling, can be a favorable environment for settling and developing a colony of bacteria.

• If moisture appears in the rain at the joints of the walls, contact the appropriate authorities immediately to correct the problem.
• If you live in a private house, ventilate and dry the basement and attic.

Kill mold in your home - the task is feasible, even in the case of large affected areas. But it is worth remembering that only complex measures, versatile impact, constant monitoring will help to completely clean and get rid of harmful spores on the walls, floor and in the air.