When a home is poorly insulated or the windows are poorly installed, there can be humidity. This can also be due to a sudden contrast between the temperature outside and that inside the home. In any case, humidity eventually creates mold on the walls. In addition to not being aesthetically pleasing, mold represents a health hazard, especially for the most vulnerable. This can impact the respiratory tract, among other things. If you are a tenant, you must alert your landlord so that he can find a solution. If you are a homeowner, then try to identify the cause and remedy it. In the meantime, you can clean those mold stains. Ophélie Bel who shares many tips on her Instagram account @minimal.daily offers an easy anti-mold recipe.
How to remove mold stains?
You’ll only need a few ingredients to get rid of those mold stains. First, mix five tablespoons of black soap and two of baking soda. “The latter will loosen and neutralize the mold and the black soap will have a cleansing, deep cleaning side.“, explains Ophélie Bel.
She recommends applying this mixture all over the area affected by mold, rubbing and letting it sit for about five minutes. According to his recipe, you must then add white vinegar directly to the area, to create a reaction with the baking soda. “The ultra-stripping reaction which will finish eliminating the mold present occurs in a few seconds, but it is powerful, it allows us to complete our operation if still a few stains are present“, adds Ophélie Bel.
Don’t leave it too long either because it won’t produce more effect. Then rinse with warm water and dry.
How to avoid getting mold?
To avoid getting mold, there are a few techniques. First, you can buy a device to measure the humidity level in your home. If it turns out to be very humid, then action must be taken. Check if this concerns all parts and if not, which ones in particular. In the bathroom, this could be due to a problem with your ventilation. There may also be a small leak that you didn’t see or discreet water damage so you need to inspect the parts in detail. Also remember to ventilate all rooms well every day. If it is not due to these issues and it is really an insulation problem, then you can turn to professionals knowing that there is aid to help with the energy renovation of buildings.