How to Clean the Basement Rafters
Allergens such as dust, dirt and mold can cling to your basement rafters. These allergens can trigger symptoms in people with asthma as well as cause sinus infections in otherwise healthy people. Cleaning your rafters once or twice per year creates a cleaner indoor air quality and may cut down or eliminates respiratory problems. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Vacuum between the basement rafters with a vacuum hose attachment. Suck away as many spiderwebs and as much other dirt as possible. Drag the hose along the corners where the rafters meet the ceiling.
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Pour vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray the vinegar onto every basement ceiling joist. Allow the vinegar to penetrate the wood for one hour.
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Dampen a sponge with clean water. Wipe the sponge over the basement ceiling rafters to remove the vinegar and mold. Frequently rinse the sponge.
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Remove any stains the mold left behind by gently sanding the ceiling joist with a fine-grit sandpaper.
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