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- Sodium bicarbonate
- This essential cleaning product is very effective in cleaning walls from mold stains. To do this, mix 200 ml of water with a tablespoon of baking soda in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle well and spray the solution on the areas to be treated. Then scrub the stains with a sponge or an old toothbrush. Do not hesitate to repeat this operation in case of difficult stains. For stubborn stains, feel free to re-wet them with this solution. Leave the solution on the wall for a few minutes and rinse with a damp towel. Ventilate the room to dry the walls, since humidity is the cause of mold.
- Hydrogen peroxide
Thanks to its antifungal and antibacterial properties, hydrogen peroxide eliminates mold without harming the environment and without leaving toxic residues. However, it is a corrosive product, so handle it with care. Its use is simple. Simply spray this product on the mold-affected wall areas. Let it sit for a few minutes and wipe the wall with a clean cloth.
How to avoid mold on walls?
After removing traces of mold on your walls, it is important to take appropriate measures to avoid humidity problems that cause the development of these microscopic fungi. Keep in mind that excess moisture not only causes mold, but also damages walls. In fact, when a wall is wet, the paint crumbles and the wallpaper is damaged and peels off.
For this reason, it is recommended ventilate the house daily , to renew the air inside, eliminate excess humidity and avoid .use a dehumidifier . If the humidity in your home is high, you can the condensation that forms on the windows
Also check if you have any water leaks. In fact, water leaks from pipes or appliances, such as the dishwasher or washing machine, encourage humidity in the walls. Also check if there are no water leaks in the walls. Given that the structure of the walls is porous , moisture easily infiltrates from the outside, especially if the insulation of the house is deficient. This in effect reduces the impermeability of the walls.
Also, if you have a cellar, don’t forget to see if it has any capillary rise. This means the rise of moisture from the basement, or even from the floor, towards the walls.
Thanks to these 4 tips, you will effectively and permanently eliminate the mold that damages your walls and irritates your lungs.
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