Mold Remediation Products

As I was saying, you can use chemical-based products to get rid of mold from your house and they may be effective too. However, this fact can never be ignored that use of such toxic products may have undesirable effects on the members of the house, especially kids and pets. So, for getting rid of mold from your house and, at the same time, staying away from the side effects of toxic chemicals, here are some options you would like to know about and give a thought on, for a trial.

Get Rid of Mold Naturally

One of the safest and effective mold removal products which you can use at home is vinegar. It is agreeable that vinegar has a strong scent, but what makes it as one of the potent mold removal products for woods, carpet, is its acidic properties. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar. If you find it too pungent, then you can make a mix of baking soda (2 parts), vinegar (1 part) and water (1 part). This mix would make for a potent mold remediation product that would stick to the mold infected surface. After applying to the surface, let it sit for sometime and clean it with soapy water. Once the paste comes off, the mold would come with it.

One of the most effective and safest mold removal products for carpets, furniture, is the citric oil. The oil can be used in the form of grapefruit seed extract or lemon peel. The pure fruit extract must be diluted with water until it becomes runny. Thereafter, it can be sprayed directly on the mold area. Give it a wait for a few minutes before wiping it clean. Using citric oil spray periodically on places vulnerable to mold infection, also helps in preventing recurrences.

The more pungent the smell is, the more effective the cleaning would be. Another pungent product which is a popular choice for getting rid of mold is the tea tree oil. Simply mix the oil (1 tsp.) with water (a cup) and you have a clear but smelly solution. Pour or spray this solution directly onto the mold and wipe away. One point has to be kept in mind while using this solution. Unlike the citrus oil and vinegar, the odor that this oil produces, tends to be long-lasting. So, give a thought when you have to clean large amounts of mold, as then you would also use large amounts of the tea tree oil.

For milder mold problems, you can make use of dishwashing liquid. Mix equal parts of water and soap and use it to dilute the dishwashing liquid. Spray the solution onto the mold-affected areas and wipe it away. Do not forget to clean the foam as well, which would form during the cleaning process. One quick mold removal product involves a mix of warm water (a quart), dishwashing liquid and borax (a tsp.). Soak the moldy areas with this mixture and rinse it off.

Bleach is also known to be one popular choice when it comes to remediation of mold. The remedy is 1 part bleach for every 10 parts of water. Black mold is known to be the most toxic among all the molds. So before starting the cleaning process, protect yourself with rubber gloves and a mask. And remember to mist some water over the mold. Dry mold spores can escape to other areas of the home when disturbed during the cleaning process. Apply the bleach solution on the affected areas and scrub hard to remove as much of the mold as possible. If black mold has infected leather goods such as wallets, purses, shoes, use rubbing alcohol. Remember to wipe off the excess liquid to prevent damage to the leather goods.

Mold grows in damp places and so, getting rid of the source of dampness in the house would make it hard for these microorganisms to grow and spread. So keep a check on all possible water leakages in your house. Vulnerable places include ceiling tiles, bathroom tiles, water pipes, etc. But when these things are not easy to address and you notice that your home has already been taken over by mold, then consider using the above steps to deal with the problem. Calling for professional help becomes viable when things get out of control.