How to Kill Mold with Ammonia
When using ammonia to kill mold, be sure to wear protective gloves, eye wear and an approved breathing mask as ammonia will produce harmful off gases. Like bleach, ammonia will only effectively work on non porous surfaces like tiles, porcelain, glass or metal. Porous surfaces like wood or drywall only allow water into the pores (where mold hides). This gives the mold he moisture it needs to grow.
CAUTION: Never mix ammonia with bleach. The combination of the two produces a highly toxic chemical off gas That can be detrimental to your health.
Before you start any mold removal project, be sure to pick up protective gear and equipment in order to avoid any mold related health problems.
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Killing Mold with Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, which is anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial, is one of the more ideal household products that you can use to kill mold. This is because it does not produce harmful chemical off gasses, chemical residue, is safe for the environment and is safe to use.
Not only does hydrogen peroxide kill surface mold on fabrics, tiles, porcelain and metal (any non porous material), it also acts as a bleaching agent which can reduce or remove the stain that mold leaves behind. For this reason, you should test hydrogen peroxide on a small, unnoticeable area first before committing to it. This is to ensure that it will not fade colors or textures.
Before you start any mold removal project, be sure to pick up protective gear and equipment in order to avoid any mold related health problems.
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How to Kill Mold with Baking Soda
One of the most preferred products to kill mold is baking soda. This is because the product is completely safe for humans and pets, is moisture absorbing and it acts as a deodorizer. The latter helps to remove that musty smell that mold leaves behind.
Before you start any mold removal project, be sure to pick up protective gear and equipment in order to avoid any mold related health problems.
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How to Kill Mold with Tea Tree Oil
This essential oil is considered by many to be the most effective natural mold killer available. Since it is anti-bacterial, antifungal and safe for humans, many bear the high costs of this product for their mold problem.
Before you start any mold removal project, be sure to pick up protective gear and equipment in order to avoid any mold related health problems.
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How to Kill Mold with Grapefruit Seed Extract
Similar to tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract is a very effective natural mold killer but with no odor. The mold killing ingredient is its citric acid which also acts as a disinfectant and deodorizer.
Before you start any mold removal project, be sure to pick up protective gear and equipment in order to avoid any mold related health problems.
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Can I clean mold myself?
Got mold? What happens what that unwelcome visitor makes an unexpected stop into your castle? Is this something you can deal with on your own, or should you be calling in removal experts? We’ve all seen the movies that scare us worse than the mold itself; specialized mold cleaners entering a house looking like they are something right out…
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