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DIY Trick for Quickly and Easily Removing Household Mold

June 1, 2013 By Vanessa Goodpaster-Beaty 6 Comments

 

Mold is a problem in many homes and can cause a number of health issues. Many people experience breathing difficulties, respiratory infections and even more serious illnesses due to household mold. Fortunately, there is a way that you can get rid of that mold, provided you know where to find it.

DIY Trick for Quickly and Easily Removing Household MoldGood places to check for mold are under sinks, in your basement and just anywhere that may have retained moisture at some point. If you find it, you can easily remove it with regular vinegar.

Note that if the mold is really difficult to remove, you can heat the vinegar prior to trying this method. You just have to put vinegar in a spray bottle and spray those areas down, ensuring that you saturate them well. Give it enough time to soak in. Leaving it overnight is a good length of time.

In the morning, just spray it once more with vinegar and wipe clean with a paper towel. Pat the area dry with dry paper towels and be certain that you throw those towels away quickly in a sealed trash bag.

You can prevent mold from coming back by taking care to ensure that you have no leaks under your sinks and by keeping a dehumidifier in your basement or anywhere that you think it may grow. Regularly spraying vinegar in mold prone areas is also a good idea to keep mold from returning.

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Comments

  1. Chrissy Mann says

    October 21, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    Vinegar does NOT get rid of mold, mold spores, mycotoxins, or dead mold. This article is entirely and completely misleading!

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    • Toni Stanley says

      December 28, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      The only thing I’ve found that kills mold and keeps it at bay is plain old Clorox.

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      • Diana says

        March 15, 2016 at 5:59 pm

        That is the miracle cleaner indeed.

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  2. Merelize says

    September 14, 2017 at 8:59 am

    I only make use of bleach. In a matter of seconds you can see the difference. Just pour the bleach in a spray can and you are good to go. Just make sure you remove your curtains of clothes not to bleach them. It has a very strong smell. Open all windows and door.

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  3. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    What is clorox? Please

    Reply
    • Donna says

      January 14, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Bleach

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