How to Clean Mold and Mildew Naturally
Mold thrives in wet, warm environments. If you have a mold problem you should begin to treat it naturally removing repairing leaks, hanging wet clothes, and keeping as much moisture out of the area as possible. Commercial products for treating mold are very dangerous to handle and inhale. Evidence of this fact is present on the warning labels that are required to accompany the products. These commercial mold cleaners also contribute to poor indoor air quality long after the cleaning is over. To clean mold and mildew naturally there are some natural ingredients that will do the job well.
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Instructions
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Vinegar to Clean Mold and Mildew Naturally
Fill an empty spray bottle with white vinegar. Spray the area effected with mold and mildew. Use a scrub brush or wash cloth to scrub the area. Repeat until the mold and mildew is gone.
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Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean Mold and Mildew Naturally
Hydrogen peroxide is another substance that cleans mold well and will not harm you or the air you breath. Using 1 to 3% hydrogen peroxide spray the area well. Clean the area with a brush or wash cloth working up the area rather than down.
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Tea Tree Oil to Clean Mold and Mildew Naturally
Add 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil to every 1 cup of water. Mix the tea tree oil and water well. Spray the area and let it stand for several hours. Wipe the area clean with a wash cloth. Repeat as often as required to completely clean the area.
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Pine Oil to Clean Mold and Mildew Naturally
Pine oil is another essential oil that will kill mold. It is not as potent as tea tree oil at this task, but it smells wonderful and makes a terrific routine cleaner for an area prone to mold and mildew.
Recipe for routine pine cleaner to prevent mold:
* 1/4 cup white water
* 1/4 cup white vinegar
* 10 drops pine oil
* 2 drops dishwashing soap -
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Borax to Clean Mold and Mildew Naturally
Borax is the harshest cleaner listed, however it is less of a health risk than chlorine bleach. You should use borax as a last resort.
* 1 cup borax
* 1 gallon warm waterDip a wash cloth or brush in a bucket of the borax mixture. Use it to scrub the area until it is free from mold.
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Tips & Warnings
Work in small sections of 1-2 square feet.
Where gloves and a mask while working with mold and mildew.
Scrub 2-3 times over the area.
Thoroughly dry the area when finished.
