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Natural remedies and chemical solutions to say goodbye forever to stains caused by humidity and infiltrations
Smelly and with unsightly yellow and greenish stains: everything can be said about mold in the home except that it is a spectacle for the eyes or smell. The reasons that lead to its formation are many: old walls, poor air renewal, excess humidity, defects in insulation works or water infiltration. However, whatever the cause, once it appears, immediately focus on eliminating it. The risk of developing allergic reactions due to bacteria. Already the spores spread through the air, in fact, is higher than ever. So the first step might be to eradicate what caused it so you don’t have to deal with it a second time. Once this is done, however, it is necessary to clean the surfaces: let’s see how to remove mold from walls with some effective remedies.
White vinegar is a powerful mold remover
Among the most effective natural solutions to eliminate mold from the walls of the house is undoubtedly white vinegar: the acid it contains, in fact, manages to sterilize the surfaces on which it is applied and perfectly clean the walls of any trace of mold. dirt. A good way to use it, therefore, is to add a few tablespoons to a spray dispenser filled with plain water: doing so will make it easier to spray the solution directly onto the wall to be treated. Once this is done, however, it is necessary to let the liquid act for a few minutes before wiping it with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth and continuing to rub until the mold is completely removed. Where the stains were particularly stubborn, however, it is possible to proceed with the white vinegar used in purity, remembering to keep the windows open so as not to permeate the room with its strong smell.
Baking soda and lemon to remove mold
Still remaining in the field of natural remedies, an alternative to vinegar can be the combination of baking soda and lemon : together, in fact, these ingredients give life to a powerful detergent capable of counteracting even the most persistent fungi. In addition, both have a deep antibacterial and whitening action , perfect for removing stains from walls without damaging the plaster.
Its use is very simple: always starting from a spray diffuser, just dissolve two or three tablespoons of baking soda in water and add the juice of one lemon; for an even stronger solution, you can also pour a tablespoon of vinegar; Finally, dropping a few drops of scented essential oil will allow you to better resist the intense odor generated, especially if the environment to be treated is small or without windows.
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