Effective Ways to Remove Mold from Your Walls
Mold infestation is one of the most common problems faced by many homeowners for which you need to take immediate measures. The best way to get rid of mold spores is to call a mold remediation or mold removal service; however, in case of a delay, you should always have tools and supplies ready at home.
Moist, damp, and humid areas in your home are ideal breeding grounds for mold and bacteria, which makes places like your bathrooms and kitchen the most prone to serious mold infestation. However, with Florida’s high humidity and rain mold can pop up almost anywhere.
If there is a mold problem in your home, the first place you should inspect is the walls in your bathroom. Because the bathroom, particularly the shower area, is always moist and damp, which is an invitation for mold, bacteria, and fungus.
Two of the most common signs of mold growing on your walls are cracked, peeling, and bubbling paint, or the growth of brown, black, orange, and green spots or patches.
If you notice either of these signs on the walls in your home, here are some quick and effective ways to remove mold from walls.
Vinegar
This is a common ingredient found in most households and is usually always available. Vinegar works as an excellent deodorizer or disinfectant, which makes it a very effective mold-killer. Take some vinegar and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray it all over the mold patches on the walls and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. Once the moldy areas are entirely saturated, use a scrubbing brush and vigorously scrub the vinegar. Repeat the process and let the vinegar sit for an additional 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water and wipe the area clean with a piece of cloth.
The double-action will help remove and kill the bacteria effectively, and will also prevent it from growing again.
Vinegar, Borax, and Water
If you have painted or wallpapered walls, prepare a mixture of vinegar, water, and borax for mold removal. Borax is a powdery white mineral that has been used as a cleaning agent to remove mildew, stains, and mold for decades by a majority of homeowners.
Take 1/4th cup of vinegar, two tablespoons of borax, and mix it with 2-3 cups of hot water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spray it evenly all over the affected areas on your walls. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes and then gently scrub with a brush. After scrubbing, wipe the area dry with the help of a clean cloth.
Bleach and Water
Like vinegar, bleach is also very effective for mold removal; however, you should never use it alone to kill mold. The best way is to mix one part bleach with about three parts of water in order to deeply saturate the moldy areas on the walls.
Spray this mixture on the affected areas and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Use a scrub brush and work it all over the walls in rigorous, circular motions. Make sure to open a window or switch on the fan while doing this because bleach tends to produce very unpleasant fumes.
In case these methods don’t work for you, immediately call a mold removal service without any delay because mold grows very quickly and can lead to serious health and structural problems.
Here are some effective ways to remove mold from your walls. However, if these don’t work, please contact Affordable Water and Mold Removal, LLC to remove mold.
