Homemade Tricks To Eliminate Mold From Our Home

There is nothing more uncomfortable and unhealthy than the mold that grows in the damp spaces of our homes, in the kitchen, on the tiles, on the carpet, on the walls and in the little corners that we would never suspect, but we find these dreaded stains. In this article, we’ll talk about how to eliminate mold from our home.

Mold is not just anything. Millions of people every year visit a health clinic or hospital because of an asthma attack and allergic reactions that require treatment.

And not only that, if we don’t act quickly against mold, it can damage surfaces where it’s present, whether it’s soil, wood or fabrics.

Hence the importance of establishing a periodic cleaning routine in all these spaces, using the most useful methods to be able to eliminate this uncomfortable everyday enemy. Do you want to know how to do this? We will teach below.

What is mold and why does it appear?

Mold is a type of fungus. It does not belong to the animal or vegetable kingdom. It is a different type of cell that grows in colonies, whenever the necessary conditions exist for it:

• An adequate oxygen level
• a high humidity
• Also high temperature

Obviously, we cannot keep our homes very cold all year round. It’s impossible, so the only thing we can do is control the humidity and establish periodic cleaning rituals.

Also remember that there are different types of mold and that some of them are really toxic, such as aspergillus.

People who have breathing problems can experience very severe reactions when coming into contact with them.

How can we prevent and eliminate mold?

On occasion, we buy chemical products in stores that, far from providing us with the results we expect, cause more risks than benefits.

There are really practical and cost-effective solutions that will help us in this day-to-day task.

Accessible ideas through which we can effectively eliminate mold. Check out:

1. Humidity control

As we mentioned before, we cannot always have our house with low temperatures to avoid the presence of these unhealthy fungi, but we can control the humidity. Below we explain how:

Mold loves poorly ventilated places with high temperatures. That’s why it often appears in attics, under wood, in the corners of our kitchen, in cupboards, in storage rooms, etc.

A simple solution is to regularly ventilate these spaces.

Open your bedroom and kitchen windows and let the breeze refresh these environments. It’s almost the same as with our beds: you already know that it’s not good to make the bed immediately after getting up in the morning, leaving it completely made up.

Ideally, allow air to come into contact with the sheets so that it takes the mites with it. With mold it’s the same.

If mold is a serious problem in your home, you always have the option of installing small air fresheners.

This option would already cost us money, but in the case of having someone at home who suffers from respiratory problems, it would be advisable to invest in it.

2. Tea tree oil

We’ve talked on more than one occasion about the great benefits of tea tree oil. It is the best natural disinfectant there is, and it will give you the best results. You can buy it at any natural store or specialized supermarket.

It will do many things and is really practical for eliminating mold. See how you can use it:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of tea tree oil (40 grams)
• 2 glasses of water (500 ml)
• 1 spray bottle
• Gloves

How to prepare

First of all, remember to wear gloves to protect your skin. Mold can cause unexpected reactions and it’s best not to touch it with your hands.

Once ready, it will only be necessary to mix the water with the tea tree oil in the small bottle and shake so that both mix.

Then spray on mold-affected areas of your home.

3. White vinegar

A trick as simple as it is effective. White vinegar is able to eliminate 90% of mold in our home.

In addition, it is one of the most economical resources, excellent, for example, for parts of the bathroom that tend to be a little more hidden (in the corners of cupboards, behind the toilet or doors) and where this fungus usually appears.

How can we make this remedy with white vinegar to eliminate mold? Take note:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of white vinegar (100 ml)
• 1 spray bottle

How to prepare

The idea is to fill a plastic bottle with white vinegar and always have it ready for our daily cleaning. Once prepared, just sprinkle the mixture on the surfaces where the mold is and wait for it to dissolve.

It is best to repeat this procedure at least twice a week, always looking for humid and poorly ventilated places where this uncomfortable and dangerous microorganism may appear.

How about we start putting these tips into practice today?