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Mold is a problem that many households suffer from. In addition to their unsightly appearance, mold causes respiratory allergies, especially when their spores are inhaled. However, there are simple and effective solutions to combat these microscopic fungi without using toxic products like bleach. Discover these 4 homemade solutions to permanently remove mold from walls.
Mold affects damp and poorly ventilated places. They can be recognized by their almost musty smell and black or greenish spots. Mold can affect walls, but also ceilings and window edges.
Mold spots in the wall – Source: spm
How can you permanently eliminate mold on the walls?
White wine vinegar
This natural household product is very popular for maintaining the home and eliminating mold. You can safely use it on all walls of your home as it does not emit toxic fumes. Simply pour the white vinegar into a spray and spray it on the mold-infested walls. Leave for 5 minutes and wipe the walls with a microfiber cloth.
Remove mold from the wall – source: spm
Tea tree essential oil
This essential oil is effective in overcoming mold thanks to its antifungal properties . To do this, mix 100 ml of white vinegar with 12 drops of tea tree essential oil in a spray bottle. Spray the solution on the walls, let it sit for an hour and wipe with a dry cloth. If the spots are stubborn, renew the process by adding a few drops of lemon juice, which is also a natural fungicide, to your bottle. Then ventilate the room to remove the smell of the solution and dry the walls well.
Backpulver
This essential cleaning product is very effective in cleaning walls from mold stains. To do this, mix 200 ml of water with a tablespoon of baking soda in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle well and spray the solution onto the areas to be treated. Then scrub the stains with a sponge or old toothbrush. Do not hesitate to repeat this process for stubborn stains. For stubborn stains, do not hesitate to moisten them again with this solution. Leave the solution on the wall for a few minutes and rinse with a damp cloth. Ventilate the room to dry out your walls as moisture causes mold.
Baking soda and lemon against mold – source: spm
Hydrogen peroxide
Thanks to its antifungal and antibacterial properties, hydrogen peroxide eliminates mold without polluting the environment and without leaving toxic residues. However, it is a caustic product, so handle it carefully. Its use is simple. Simply spray this product on the mold affected wall areas. Leave it on for a few minutes and clean the wall with a clean cloth.
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