Today I tell you how to get rid of mold in the bathroom.
But above all, I show you how to do it naturally.
Because yes, there is no need to buy chemicals to remove these black spots.
Grandma's methods are much more effective and much cheaper.
With them, no more odors and horrible black halos on the walls and tile joints.
Since using these solutions, I can tell you that I am no longer bothered by mold stains.
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Before giving you tips on how to get rid of mold, let's first look at the causes.
3 explanations are the origin of the appearance of mold in the bathroom.
Our bathrooms often have a rather small surface.
Steam from hot water is therefore more difficult to escape.
If it stays on the walls or windows, you can be sure that mold will appear.
These rooms must therefore be well ventilated to prevent moisture from settling.
Controlling humidity is stop the growth of mould.
For this, 3 good reflexes are to be taken:
- Open the windows as often as possible to create natural ventilation.
- If that's not enough, an air extractor can help evacuate the humid air.
- Make sure that the VMC works correctly and if you don't have one, use a dehumidifier.
If you see damp spots on the walls and especially on the ceiling, it may be water infiltration.
This usually comes from the outside, because of rainwater seeping into porous walls for example.
What to do if you are affected by this scourge?
Treat your front walls with a water-repellent product to create an impermeable layer.
This technique is both inexpensive and simple to perform.
Obviously, infiltration can also come from water damage.
This is particularly the case when the apartment above has a water leak.
Over time, this impacts your ceiling. It is therefore necessary to repair the leak as soon as possible.
We speak of capillary rise when mold appears on the base of the walls.
If your bathroom is upstairs, you are unlikely to encounter this problem.
On the other hand, if it is located on the ground floor, these lifts may appear.
What are they due to?
When the foundations of the house are poorly made or deteriorate, water can then infiltrate.
They go up on the walls of buildings to your home and create these famous capillary lifts.
Solving this kind of problem is quite complicated.
You have to inject a water-repellent product into the walls or outright make a groove and add a waterproofing membrane.
Fortunately, this kind of problem is not encountered every day.
Now that you know where your mold problem may be coming from, let's take a look at the natural and effective solutions together:
Known more particularly for healing wounds, hydrogen peroxide actually allows much more than that.
I'm sure you don't know this, but its properties are also effective in eliminating mold.
All you need to do is create a solution of 2/3 water to 1/3 hydrogen peroxide.
All you have to do is spray this mixture on the infected surfaces and wipe it with a sponge.
Rinse with plenty of water, dry the area and everything will be fine again.
This other trick based on hydrogen peroxide can also be used for maximum efficiency.
A quick reminder of what molds are:they are fungi.
And the advantage of lemon, is that it is a natural antifungal.
You see what I mean ? One is the natural enemy of the other.
Simply pour lemon (pure or diluted) on the black stains present on your joints and walls and let it act.
Lemon literally kills mold.
Rinse thoroughly so that the stains disappear and above all that they don't come back!
Black soap has always been favored by our grandmothers.
In addition to being multipurpose, black soap is a great degreaser and stain remover.
Pour black soap on all the infested areas and let it act.
Its properties make it possible to unclog mold very effectively.
You just have to wipe the black spots with a sponge to see them disappear.
The essential and excellent white vinegar is obviously part of the cleaning solutions.
Prefer to use it on rather smooth surfaces such as tiles.
Avoid especially pouring it on porous or wooden surfaces.
The vinegar could tarnish or "nibble" these materials little by little.
For other surfaces, no problem.
Take a spray bottle and saturate the moldy area with the vinegar.
Leave for 30 minutes then scrub with a brush.
Spray again and leave on for another 30 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water; the effectiveness is as radical as bleach, less odor and toxicity!
Another star product to use to remove mold is baking soda.
Grandma's trick for it to be effective is to mix it with water so that it becomes pasty.
Once this is done, all you have to do is spread this paste on the areas blackened by humidity and leave to act for 10 min.
Take a brush and/or an old toothbrush for the difficult corners and scrub with it.
No trace resists it.
Anti-mold paints are an interesting preventive solution.
Indeed, these paints, which are a little more expensive to buy, have a serious advantage.
They prevent mold from setting in.
So if you plan to paint or repaint your bathroom, think about it!
Obviously, this type of paint must be applied on healthy surfaces without any trace of mold.
Otherwise, you can be sure that the black halos will reappear.
Grapefruit seed extract combines 2 benefits.
It prevents the appearance of mold and gives off no odor.
To eliminate mildew, put about ten drops of grapefruit seed extract in a cup of water.
Then pour this mixture into the tank of a sprayer and spray the area to be treated.
Leave on for a few minutes then wipe with a sponge.
We advise you to use this trick rather on silicone seals.
In fact, the grapefruit seed extract can leave yellow marks on the tiles.
Removing mold should not be done without precaution, especially if the moldy area is several square meters.
It is necessary to equip yourself well to avoid any problems.
Indeed, the spores wander through the air and this is not without consequence.
They can contaminate the rest of the house and create allergies, irritations or respiratory problems.
So if you find a bunch of mold, equip yourself as follows:
- Wear old clothes and shoes that you can wash or throw away after cleaning.
- Wear masks in addition to goggles and gloves.
- Install an old fan to ventilate the room while you work.
- To control airborne spores, moisten moldy areas with a garden sprayer.
- Caulk doors to contain spores.
And voila, now you know how to get rid of mold in the bathroom naturally :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
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