Mold is the collective name of molds that settle and multiply on the walls, food and furniture. These colonies of mushrooms not only spoil the appearance of walls and materials, but can also harm the body.
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Why are mold and fungus dangerous?
Black mold is the general name of several types of mold. There are about 10 of them. Each of the types of fungus is a danger to children and adults.
Harmful properties of mold:
- Reduces immunity
- Contributes to the development and growth of malignant and benign tumors
- Causes allergies
- Causes the ailments of the respiratory system (pneumonia of an unclear etiology)
- Bronchial asthma
- Atopic dermatitis
- Skin ailments and mycoses
- If it enters the digestive tract causes poisoning
The worst thing is that with severe ailments, it is very difficult to identify spores or decay products of mold in the body. Accordingly, the doctor prescribes inadequate treatment, which does not give any results.
How to deal with mold and fungus on the walls and ceiling in the bathroom and in the house?
If you think that it is enough to cross the wallpaper or paint the walls, then you are mistaken. The mold and fungus after time will again appear on finishing materials. It is necessary to conduct a serious struggle. To do this, use the products that kill the spores of mold.
Instructions for removing the fungus from the walls:
- Pour the old wallpapers and put on gloves with a petal
- Scrap from the walls with a spatula the remnants of mold
- Wash the walls with clean water
- Apply the fungus to the surface
- After that, treat the surface with an antiseptic with a wide brush.
- After the solution is completely dried, apply a primer of deep penetration
- After drying, again apply a primer of deep penetration
- Put the walls and swap them
- Get wallpaper or paint the walls
After such processing, the fungus is unlikely to appear, but even in winter it is worth ventilating the room.
We remove mold from the ceiling:
- If you are not very neat neighbors who often drown the bathroom or kitchen over you, but you do not have the means to make repairs, use the express method to remove mold
- Swell of the fabric “whiteness” or a solution of chlorine (10%) and wipe not only affected places, but also clean areas
- After a while, the fungus will appear again, so try to make repairs
- To completely remove the fungus, you need to completely remove the entire whitewash
- After that, wash the ceiling with water and let it dry
- Apply antiseptic primer in two layers
- Apply putty and plaster and cover the walls again with a primer
Fungus and mold
In construction stores, you can purchase a lot of funds against fungus and mold. All of them are quite effective, as they contain chemicals that destroy the spores of the fungus.
List of products against mold:
- Alfa Fontlijuid fungicide. This is a remedy that is sold in small cans. Substances can be treated with both concrete and wooden surfaces. It copes with moss, lichen and mold perfectly. Does not contain chlorine, so it can be used in houses where older people and children live
- Dali. Also a good antiseptic, it is implemented in cans and in small bottles with a spray. Just apply it, it dries quickly
- Olympus Stop.The product is effective, you can safely use for processing rooms with high humidity. It is recommended to use in bathrooms and cellars
- Biotol spray. It is implemented in bottles with a spray. The bottle capacity is small, therefore it is used to process the kitchen, laundry or pantry
- Squirrel. Polish primer for processing surfaces affected by mold. It is necessary to remove traces of the fungus and treat the surface with a solution of the surface. Processing is carried out twice after the first layer dries completely
If you use some kind of purchased tool, first just wash the mold with water. After drying, soak the brush or roller with a solution and treat the walls.
How to remove mold and fungus with folk remedies?
These methods are economical and do not require significant material costs. For wall processing, solutions of known chemicals are used.
List of substances for processing mold and fungus:
- Copper sulfate. You need to dissolve 1000 g of dry matter in a bucket of water. Treat the walls and ceiling. It is best to carry out processing twice after the first layer dries completely
- Vinegar + copper sulfate. Pour 2000 ml of vinegar into a bucket (9%) and pour 500 g of copper sulfate. Share water to get 10 liters. Wash the walls several times with the resulting solution
- Drill + vinegar + boric acid. You need to dissolve 1000 g of drill and 0.5 kg of boric acid in a bucket of water. After dissolving the powders, pour 1.5 liters of vinegar. Stir the solution and treat
- Hydrogen peroxide. It is enough to purchase a 3% solution in a pharmacy. It is necessary to soak the fabric with peroxide and wipe the affected surfaces. Next, the surface is washed with warm water
- Soda. This is a safe and effective means of combating mold. It is necessary to dissolve a pack of soda in a bucket of water. This solution is applied to the walls with a sprayer or sponge. After the spots disappeared, the solution is washed off with clean water
- Ammonia. It must first be dissolved in water. The concentration of the solution is 1: 1. Apply this liquid to the walls and ceiling with a sprayer
All these solutions must be heated to 65-70 ° C before use. The temperature enhances the effectiveness of the solutions.
What to do so that mold does not form?
It is not enough to fight the fungus, it is necessary to create conditions in which the spores of mold do not grow:
- Protect the room regularly
- Make ventilation in the bathroom. Now on sale there are inexpensive fans for kitchens and bathrooms. They are mounted in the opening of the ventilation shaft
- It is necessary that the room be dry, because it is high humidity that contributes to the growth of mold
- When preparing food, turn on the hood or put the window for ventilation
- After bathing, open the bathroom, let the steam get out of a small room
As you can see, by organizing the ventilation, you can forget about mold. It is easy to remove the fungus, it is more difficult to prevent its appearance.