How to wash mold in the bathroom?

There is a saying that at home and walls help. But there are times when the walls themselves need help from us, for example, when they were overpowered by a fungus. Especially often we see such a picture in the bathroom. After all, this is exactly the place where mold lives most comfortably.

Many people know firsthand that cleaning walls from it is not a simple matter. However, this is simply necessary.

Mold appearing in the bathroom is the most dangerous for the human body. The human eye perceives it simply as a black coating. With a large increase, it becomes clear that it looks like a black ball on a white leg. Most often, it can be found in the seams between the tiles or on the ceiling.

The most favorable atmosphere for the fungus is high humidity. It is worth noting that It is extremely resistant to high temperatures.

Its spores can be in the air and, with its flow, can be transported to other rooms. If you inhale a large concentration of spores, a severe allergic reaction may occur. Most often, this type of mold affects the respiratory tract. With immunodeficiency, a person can even develop pneumonia.

The bathroom is the most favorable place for the reproduction of the fungus. This is facilitated by increased humidity, lack of movement of air and natural light sources. Knowing the main reasons for the appearance of this ailment in the room, it is necessary to start the fight against mold precisely with them. After all, without eliminating them, she will appear again and again.

If you do not have a heated towel rail, be sure to install it. Better if it is electric. He will dry things, and for one and air. After working to eliminate the causes of the fungus, you can begin to eliminate the mold itself. Among all the means of combating it, one can distinguish folk and purchased.

We proceed to remove the visible mold. Before starting work, you must take care of personal protective equipment - gloves and mask will be needed:

1. Soda and vinegar. It is necessary to prepare a dare from these substances and clean the blackness on the affected surface with a brush or rough rags. This method will help to cope with the fungus in the seams between the tiles. Then you need to treat the surface with soap and rinse everything with a copious amount of water.
2. Blue vitriol and water. For this, it is necessary to dilute these components in a proportion of 100 grams of powder per 10 liters of water, try to wipe off the affected areas with it and rinse with plenty of water. In this case, it is better to use a respirator rather than a mask as an individual protection.
3. Hydrogen peroxide and water. Dilute these substances in a 1: 1 ratio and rub the areas with the fungus.
4. Ammonia and water. These components must also be mixed in a ratio of 1: 1. A respirator when working with ammonia is also simply necessary. After processing the desired areas, the mixture must also be washed off with plenty of water.
5. Tea tree oil and water. Dilute 2 teaspoons of oil in 500 ml of heated water and apply to the walls with a rag or spray. Flushing such a composition from the walls is not necessary. It is the most gentle, therefore not the most effective, unfortunately.

You can wash the mold using the composition "Stop mold" Olympus. It is quite active in the fight against fungus. After drying, it is not dangerous for humans and animals, since it does not contain a compound of chlorine and other harmful volatile substances. Great for bathroom use. It can also be used to wash fungus from toys.

This tool has earned a huge number of positive reviews. Consumers say that it copes even with the most disadvantaged places where other methods do not help. Based on the reviews, you should not be afraid of changing the appearance of the affected surface after treatment. However, for the complete disappearance of the fungus, a single application is likely to be insufficient, so the procedure will have to be repeated.

Next remedy with the same name Stop mold from Methylan also suitable for processing bathrooms. However, unlike the previous version, this one contains chlorine impurities and other toxic substances that can negatively affect the health of people and animals.

But, often, such a condition for bathrooms is not feasible, since there are no windows. In addition, application of the product may impair the appearance of the surface being treated. For example, change its color. Users note that the remedy is really effective in the fight against fungus. Among the shortcomings noted a pungent smell of this composition.

Another mold remedy that consumers recommend for purchase is Neomid Bio. It really eliminates the fungus, but judging by the reviews, it has a sharp unpleasant odor. As the second option requires a well-ventilated room and personal protective equipment.

Having finished the work of cleaning the bathroom from mold, it is not necessary to leave rags and brushes for further use in order to avoid the spread of spores to other places. It would be more correct to wrap them in a bag and dispose of them.

Next, the final step should be the drying of the treated places.You can use a heat gun for this. And processing the premises with UV lamps since these rays have a destructive effect on the fungus. This measure will allow you to remove residual spores and avoid mold in the future. And also eliminate another reason for its appearance - the lack of natural light.

A UV lamp, of course, will not add natural light, but it will create an unfavorable atmosphere for the development of mold.

Use it in the presence of people and animals is not allowed. It is also recommended to remove plants and food products from the room, and after the procedure it is necessary to ventilate the room well. The price of the lamp is approximately 2000-2500 rubles.

Consumers respond well to the action of the emitter. However, the only inconvenience to them is the restriction on the stay of people during her work, as well as the unpleasant smell after the procedure.

If the fungus has covered a large area, or anti-mold agents can not cope with old spots, or maybe it is located in an inaccessible place, radical methods of struggle will have to be applied. To do this, completely free the walls and ceiling to the base. Then treat the concrete or brick with atypical preparations.

The next stage is the complete drying of the room. This can be done using a heat gun or a building hair dryer. This step takes a lot of time. Then it is advisable to treat the room with a UV lamp. Its useful to note, that during its work indoors should not be people, animals or plants.

The final stage is the treatment of the bathroom with an antiseptic primer. This procedure can be carried out if the humidity in the room is not more than 50%.

Mold must be removed from the bathroom as soon as possible. You can find out about some folk remedies that will help solve this problem in the next video.