How to Use Hydrogen to Kill Mold
According to Los Alamos National Labs, hydrogen is a light gas that, on its own, can gain enough velocity to eject other gases from the atmosphere. Although the Energy Information Administration states that nearly all hydrogen in the U.S. is used for refining, treating metals and processing foods, hydrogen is also combined with the oxygen in water to form hydrogen peroxide solution. You can use hydrogen peroxide for general cleaning, stain removal and to kill mold. Its non-toxic properties make it an environmentally safe, mold-killing solution that also disinfects and deodorizes. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Gloves
- Hydrogen peroxide solution (3-percent concentration)
- Spray bottle
- Scouring pad
- Sponge or washcloth
Instructions
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Pour the hydrogen peroxide solution into the spray bottle.
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Perform a spot test. Spray the hydrogen solution on a small, inconspicuous area of the molded surface to ensure that no discoloration will occur.
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Saturate the molded surface with the hydrogen solution. Allow the solution to penetrate the mold for 15 minutes.
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Put on the gloves. Scrub the treated area with the scouring pad to remove the mold and any mold stains.
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Wet the sponge or washcloth with warm water and wipe the area clean.
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Repeat steps 3 through 5 to remove any remaining mold stains.
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- Photo Credit mold on petrified wood image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
