Nobody wants mold growing anywhere in their home. Unfortunately,
mold can sometimes appear, even if you clean consistently and thoroughly. Mold will
most commonly appear in a home’s bathroom due to the moisture, heat, and lack
of ventilation. Bathrooms may provide mold with perfect growing conditions, but
it can appear anywhere in your home. If you ever have a run-in with mold, try
using these household items to remove the mold:
Lemon or Lemon Juice
Depending on the size or location of the moldy area, use a
lemon or lemon juice to remove mold. If the area can be reached, cut a lemon in
half or into a smaller wedge. Rub the lemon on the moldy surface and allow it
to sit for approximately 10 minutes then rinse the area with water to kill the mold.
If the location of the mold is hard to reach, try using lemon juice with a toothbrush
and scrub the area to remove the mold.
Vinegar & Baking Soda
Sprinkle baking soda on the mold you are trying to remove
then spray it with vinegar which will cause the baking soda to fizz. Allow the
baking soda and vinegar to settle for a short period of time and create a
paste. Once the combination has become a paste, use a cloth or toothbrush to
scrub away the mold and rinse with water.
Bleach
Apply a combination of 1 part bleach and 3 parts water to
the moldy area using a spray bottle or rag to kill the mold. Tougher mold may
require scrubbing with a rag or toothbrush for smaller, hard to reach areas. Even
though you are diluting bleach with water, its active ingredients sodium hypochlorite
and sodium hydroxide will be strong enough to remove mold. When using the
combination of bleach and water, be sure to wear protective gloves and make
sure there is proper ventilation.
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