Things You'll Need:
- Cleaning tools and supplies
- Bucket (optional)
- Hot water
- Bleach or other similar cleaning agents
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Step 1
Sufferers of allergy or asthma should ask somebody that is not sensitive to clean out molds with products targeted for the purpose.
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Step 2
Mold spores will survive after ordinary soap with hot water. Soap and water only dispose "stains" by mold. Those spores which are remained behind and invisible to the naked eye, can quickly recolonize and re-spread. Clean suspicious surfaces often with products designed to flush out molds, to minimize mold growth in homes.
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Step 3
You can reduce mold growth by:
- Making sure your living space has good ventilation.
- Keeping humidity in your home below 45 percent.
- Using a dehumidifier, or air conditioner during months that are humid.
- Avoiding the use of carpet in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
- Fixing and drying water leak as soon as possible.
- Scrubbing surfaces often with mold inhibiting products.
- Cleaning or disposing of materials with mold growth immediately. -
Step 4
High humidity environment"Sick Building Syndrome" has become a big problem in homes. The symptom is characterized by headache, skin problems, respiratory irritations, digestive illnesses all caused by poor ventilation, air pollutants, and microorganisms. Speaking of microorganisms, mold is the common culprit responsible for the bodily discomforts in the aforementioned.
The most toxic kind of mold: Stachybotrys chartarum, a greenish-black or bluish-black mold that can make people very sick. Sanitize surfaces by cleaning off this mold immediately and completely, with a strong vinegar, bleach or disinfectant products. -
Step 5
Mold loving surfacesVisit the following Resources section for more information about mold associated with the health problems, and signs to look for to determine its present on the surfaces.
