Homemade Mold Treatment

Mold can grow on any surface in your home.

While mold is an essential part of nature, it can drastically reduce the value of your home if it begins to manifest in it. Once mold has been allowed to grow, it is very difficult to keep it from growing. Prevent this by aggressively removing mold growth. For those in humid climates, this might mean cleaning mold growth every week. Make a homemade mold treatment to save money on buying commercial mold cleaning solutions.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Water
• Bleach
• Spray bottle
• Ammonia
• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Borax powder
• Sponge

Instructions

Bleach-Based Solution

1. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon water.

2. Add 1 cup bleach.

3. Mix to combine.

4. Pour the cleaning solution into a spray bottle for easier application. Use this solution for cleaning walls and other hard surfaces that would not be damaged by bleach.

Ammonia-Based Solution

1. Mix 1 cup ammonia with 1 gallon water.

2. Add ½ cup white vinegar.

3. Dissolve ¼ cup baking soda in the cleaning solution.

4. Pour the solution into a spray bottle for easier application. Use this solution for cleaning wood.

Borax-Based Solution

1. Put 2 cups hot water in a bucket.

2. Add ½ cup borax powder.

3. Mix until the borax has dissolved.

4. Dip a sponge into the mixture and wring it out. Use this solution for cleaning upholstery.

Tips & Warnings

• Never mix ammonia and bleach, as this can create toxic fumes. Never clean an area with bleach that has previously been cleaned with ammonia, or vice versa.

References

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention: How Can People Decrease Mold Exposure?
• Reader's Digest: Mildew Cleaning Solutions