How do you remove mold from a house?​

Mold is extremely dangerous for your health and your home, while being pretty hard to spot and get rid of in some cases. So, how do you remove mold from a house? First, you need protective gear and proper ventilation. Then, using good old elbow grease and baking soda as well as vinegar, you slowly chip away at the fungi growing in your walls, ceilings, and other places. 

Molds are fungi that, like most others of their kind, like damp and warm places to grow. They are seen most commonly in and around your home, and sometimes on your food. These fungi appear on your surfaces as black, white, or sometimes green fuzzy patches and are responsible for a multitude of diseases, including asthma.

Here is how you should get rid of mold from your home.

How to remove black mold and other kinds of mold

Before starting mold removal, you have to first know how to prepare for cleaning mold. Going unprepared is very dangerous because mold spores can easily spread through the air and can get inside your lungs through your nostrils and mouth. 

So, you must be careful and have the following gear on you while cleaning mold.

1. Protective gear (N95 masks, Rubber gloves, and even glasses)
2. White Vinegar/Peroxide
3. Baking Soda
4. A Spray Bottle
5. A Scrub Brush
6. Soap 
7. Water
8. Fan
9. If you have a mold infestation over a large area, plastic sheets

Now, here is how to clean mold without spreading spores.

• Wearing Protective Gear: First, you need to ensure you are protecting yourself while cleaning mold from your home. You must wear an N95 or equally safe mask and rubber gloves to prevent mold from getting on your skin or in your mouth and nose.  Next, you should also wear goggles to protect your eyes.

• Ventilating the house: Once you are done protecting yourself, you must first ventilate the entire house. Open up all the doors and windows of the house, so that when you clean out the mold, its spores can fly out of your house. Fans blowing outward are a great option to have in this case. 

• Identifying and fixing the source of moisture: Keep one thing in mind at the time of black mold removal, no matter the type of mold you have in your home, all of them grow in moist areas. So, to completely remove mold, you must identify the moisture’s source and immediately fix it. 

There are some common places that have the highest moisture. Leaks in water pipes are the major cause of excessive moisture. Issues with the house’s plumbing are another reason the home keeps getting moist and inviting mold. Lastly, all the houses with poor ventilation are susceptible to mold growth. 

Once these causes are identified, you have to fix them as soon as possible, either by yourself or with the help of a professional service. You can get rid of the excess humidity with the help of a dehumidifier. 

• Cleaning the mold: Now, on to the part of how to get rid of mold. First, you need to prepare the mold cleaning solution. This part is quite easy, as you can use the tried and trusted materials such as white vinegar or Hydrogen peroxide with baking soda. 

If you are using white vinegar, which is what kills mold the fastest, then sprinkle the undiluted vinegar directly onto the moldy area. For peroxide, use a 3% solution instead of an undiluted one. Finally, for baking soda, mix it with water, and use a scrub brush to brush the moldy area thoroughly. If you use vinegar or Hydrogen Peroxide, wait at least 10-15 minutes before moving onto the next step.

After spraying vinegar and peroxide, use a scrub brush or sponge to properly scrub the entire area. After scrubbing the area, rinse it with water. Finally, dry the area completely so that mold can not come back after removal. Using a dehumidifier can be very rewarding in this case. 

• Getting professional help: If the mold in your home has spread over a large area, then it might be too much for a DIY mold removal. So, how do you remove mold from a house at home in this case? You contact us, who have years of experience and the tools necessary to handle such a tough job safely and properly. 

How to prevent mold from coming back

It is one thing to clean up the mold in the house, but it’s another thing to prevent it from coming back again. Since it is best to prevent the mold’s comeback than to clean it regularly, here are some tips that will come in handy. 

• Fix all the leaks as soon as possible.
• Install exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens
• Use a dehumidifier to keep the humidity below 50% at all times.
• Always clean up water spills as soon as possible.
• The areas that have high humidity levels use mold-resistant paint. 

Final Words

Molds are not only a nuisance in your home, but they can also ruin the house’s aesthetics. This is why you have to know how to remove mold from a house quickly and efficiently. Ensure protection for both yourself and the house, and follow the procedure mentioned above the properly remove mold from your home.

FAQ

1. Can mold be completely removed from a house?

Yes, mold can be completely removed from a house. Using the proper methods, all the mold in your home can be removed. But the mold spores will always linger in the air of the home. The growth of mold from these spores can be prevented. 

2. Can a moldy house be saved?

Yes, a moldy house can definitely be saved. All you have to do is ensure the mold is cleaned off and prevent it from coming back. Then you must repair the mold and water damage caused by the mold, to completely return the house to its former glory.

3. What are the signs of mold sickness?

The signs of mold sickness are as follows:

1. Coughing/Wheezing
2. Shortness of Breath
3. Sore Threat
4. Runny Nose
5. Regular sinus infection
6. Asthma