How to Get Rid of Mold
Mold is so disgusting, it’s nasty and if anyone in the house has allergies or breathing difficulties, it’s a disaster. Although mold isn’t as dangerous as we sometimes believe, mold can lead to health problems, so it’s best to get rid of it as fast as possible. Mold isn’t that hard to remove unless it’s gotten very bad. Just follow these simple steps and free your house of mold.
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How to Get Rid Of Mold
Mold is so unappealing, it’s gross,it’s slimy. It’s something we had rather not think about. reports of killer molds are largely unfounded but fungi can aggravate allergies such as asthma. Studies have found that mold may be linked to headaches, stomach problems,memory loss and depression. Mold is an aggravation we don’t want to have around. Here are some good tips to get rid of the stuff.
To remove mold from walls and bathroom tiles or any hard surfaces, use a sponge dipped in warm water mixed with a spoonful of dish detergent. You can also use diluted bleach, but never use more than one cup to a gallon of water to clean the area. Wear a mask over your mouth and nose to avoid breathing in invisible spores of mold. Masks are available at most hardware’s or Building supply stores. Throw away any porous items like books and magazines it they are contaminated with mold. They are much too difficult to clean.
Mold ends up in the damp areas of your home. A damp spot is all it takes for mold to reproduce and form colonies. That’s why mold is most common in bathrooms. You can install exhaust fans that blow out moist air, or use common fans and leave windows and doors open after showering.
Make sure to vent appliances like clothes dryers and stoves, to the outside of the house.
A humidifier should keep humidity at levels below 60 percent. You can find a device called a hygrometer at most hardware’s. It measures relative humidity and is very inexpensive. Be sure to keep the humidifiers collection bucket drained regularly. Use an HEPA filter in your air conditioner. It will trap mold spores. Keep drip pans clean and empty them often.
Don’t plant thick foliage around the foundation of your house and remove dead leaves promptly to avoid moisture. Skip carpeting in basements and bathrooms, if you must, use area rugs which can be washed and dried often. Be quick to clean up spills. Mold can usually be prevented when a wet area is thoroughly dried within a day or two after a spill or leak.
If you have a large area of mold,or the house has a musty smell and you suspect mold is hiding within walls or in the ventilation system, you should consider hiring a mold professional to do the cleanup. Check his references and ask him to follow the clean-up guide from a government organization such as the EPA.
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Tulan | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Ruby, if I find mold I’ll know what to do, thanks to you. I love your eye candy. That’s the most colorful crepe myrtle I’ve seen yet.
Bill M. Tracer | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
I had a wall in the garage that became covered with little round patches of mold. I used the bleach/water mixture in a spray bottle, and it did the job quite well.
ittech | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
thanks
LoveDoctor | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Mold is definitely nasty. If you can see it or smell it, it must be cleaned up. An experienced contractor in mold remediation might be able to resolve the problem. This is good information.
kdillin | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
it is horrid. I say cut it out.
pattiann | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Excellent article! Beautiful and stunning picture by you.
Borhan | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Nice post. Thanks for sharing.
Shirley Shuler | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for the tips on getting rid of mold Ruby. Love your eye candy.
SharifaMcFarlane | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Get rid of it before it makes you sick.
chandrra | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Good one
lapasan | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Mold is unsightly. Good tips to get rid of it in the house.
LCM Linda | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Useful tips. Don’t let mold affect our health. Thanks!
Dreamy777 | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for the great tips and information
newsfeed | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
nice sharing
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briantaylor1992 | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
I always thought humidifiers were a bit expensive, though I know I used to sleep in a room with mold on the walls: the walls I slept next to.We got rid of it by painting the walls with Kills, and then an overcoat of white, and then painted over that with a beige-like color that was both a mold deterrent, or so we were told, and the color we wanted. Good tips ^.^
Jimmy Shilaho | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Good tips Ruby.
wonder | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Effective way of removing, they look so dirty and dingy.
Hettie | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Thank you Ruby, a house I clean has mould in the bath room, I shall give your solution a try.
Ade New | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
great way
Brenda Nelson | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
awe.. Ruby.. that mold might have wanted to live
M.Muzammil | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Very nice tips
PR Mace | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
Since we had our bathrooms redone, we have very little mold and I find bleach works the best. Good advice and tips. Love the crepe myrtle picture they are in full bloom here to.
The Soul Explorer | Jul 3, 2011 | Reply
I really hate molds. Thank you for this tips!
juliachild | Jul 4, 2011 | Reply
Nice share
Buma | Jul 4, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for the guide! I just remembered this time when my brother threw ‘by accident’ moldy bread on me. I hated him for that. Next time mold comes near me, Ill know what to do! thanks ruby!
sambasivarao | Jul 4, 2011 | Reply
Very beautiful
Darlene McFarlane | Jul 4, 2011 | Reply
Very effective tips. Some molds aren’t easy to deal with.
Atanacio | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
after a roof leak we had black mold appear in one of the bathrooms– great article Ruby Frank
Uma Shankari | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
Very useful tips, very professional, indeed.
IP man | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
good article
mphsglo | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
Very useful information.
CA Johnson | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for letting us know how to get rid of mold. The flowers in your pic are beautiful.
vijayanths | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
useful info.
ashan1614 | Jul 6, 2011 | Reply
I am a fan of the bleach idea. When I first bought my current home, occasionally some of the corners of my basement would collect mold (especially after a heavy rain), but I’ve since had the basement waterproofed and a sump pump installed.
Howcurecancer Home | Jul 6, 2011 | Reply
Thank you for sharing. I like the photo
yes me | Jul 7, 2011 | Reply
Another great set of tips Ruby cheers