How to Eliminate Household Mold
Mold can appear anyplace in your home with constant moisture and not enough ventilation. Common places to find it are bathrooms, including showers and baths, and basements. Major mold buildup also can occur when an area of the home floods and water can't escape. Mold can be hidden behind walls and under floors, so you may need to consult a professional mold remover to eliminate it completely. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Diluted bleach solution
- Scrub brushes
- Face and nose protection
- Rubber gloves
- Bucket
- Plastic sheeting
- Towels
- Dehumidifier
Instructions
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Check for mold in areas of your home with recent water damage. It appears black or dark green and often looks like spots. Check the severity of the mold and whether it looks like you can scrub it away or whether it goes deep into the surface.
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Make a diluted bleach solution with 1 cup bleach added to 1 gallon water. Put on gloves as well as mouth and nose protection to keep from breathing in mold spores. Lay down plastic sheeting or tarp around the area you will clean.
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Pour some of the solution on the mold and let it soak in for at least 15 minutes. Take a scrub brush and scrub the area until the mold starts to disappear. Take care not to ruin the surface of the area you are cleaning.
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Wipe off the area with a towel. You may need to repeat the process a few times before the mold is completely gone.
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Clean up the plastic sheeting you have laid down and dispose of it immediately. Also dispose of the bleach solution, your gloves and towels if you do not have any other areas to clean.
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Run a dehumidifier in the room to prevent mold from coming back, as mold grows in areas with high humidity.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are unsure how much mold is in your house, contact a professional mold removal company.
Mold can be dangerous to your health, so always wear a protective mask so that you don't ingest mold spores that have been released into the air.
