How Do I Kill Mold & Mildew?

mold and mildrew thrive in damp, dark placs.

Mold and mildew are a common problem in many homes. Mold and mildew are a form of fungus that grows on a variety of surfaces and thrives in damp, dark and humid locations. Mold, mildew and their spores can spread to other areas of your home. It is best to remove the mold and mildew as soon as possible to keep it from damage the item it is growing on. Fortunately, there are many all-natural ways to remove mold and mildew from your home.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Spray bottle
• Tea tree oil
• Sponge
• Dish soap
• Distilled white vinegar
• Grapefruit seed extract

Instructions

Tea Tree Oil

1. Pour 2 cups of water inside a clean spray bottle. Add 2 tsp. of tea tree oil to the water. Swish the spray bottle around to mix the contents thoroughly.

2. Spray the mixture liberally on the mold and mildew.

3. Wipe the surface mold and mildew off the item with a damp sponge.

4. Resaturate the area with the tea tree oil mixture. Allow the item to air dry.

Vinegar

1. Wipe the surface mold and mildew with a damp, soapy cloth.

2. Pour undiluted distilled white vinegar into a clean spray bottle.

3. Spray the mold and mildew with the vinegar. Allow the vinegar to sit on the item for 15 minutes.

4. Saturate a sponge in the vinegar and wipe the area clean. Allow to air dry.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

1. Pour 2 cups of water inside a spray bottle. Add 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract to the water.

2. Spray the mold and mildew with the mixture.

3. Wipe the mold and mildew away with a damp sponge.

4. Reapply the mixture to the air and allow to air dry.

References

• Reader's Digest: Wipe Out Mildew
• Connie Sullivan: Three Ways to Kill Mold Naturally
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Basic Facts
• Every Fact About Mold Removal: Mold Removal with Tea Tree Oil