There was black mold in the garden. I was able to get rid of it with folk methods

Unaesthetic dark streaks and spots on different surfaces indicate that a mold fungus has wound up in the house. It not only spoils the look of the room, but is also extremely dangerous to health. Therefore, as soon as we noticed black mold on the walls and ceiling in the country house, we immediately began to take measures to combat it. Let's figure out how to do it right in order to eliminate the infection quickly and efficiently.

What is black mold

Under this name, about three hundred fungi similar in properties are combined, which, nevertheless, belong to different strains. All of them feed on the remains of dead organic matter, multiply by spores. And they do it with disastrous speed. For an hour, a mold colony the size of a square meter releases about a hundred million tiny spores. They spread through the air and are distributed on all nearby objects and surfaces.

Spots and stains of dark gray, greenish, black color appear on the infected areas. If you look at them up close, you can see that the spots are not flat. They look like pieces of fleecy fabric or cotton wool. "Villi"; are individual fungi. Each of them develops very quickly and begins to produce new spores. It is impossible to limit the rate of their reproduction.

Means to fight infection

Before planning how to get rid of black mold in the bathroom on the walls or anywhere else, you need to choose the right remedy. The choice is very large, so we have selected the most effective.

Folk remedies

Before using unsafe chemicals, it is worth trying home remedies. Let's characterize the most effective of them.

• Ammonia. It is especially effective on smooth coatings, on porous substrates it is almost useless. An aqueous solution of ammonia is prepared in a ratio of 1: 1, applied to the affected area, washed off after a few hours.
• Hydrogen peroxide.Especially effective on smooth surfaces, almost useless on porous substrates. An aqueous solution of ammonia is prepared in a ratio of 1: 1, applied to the affected area, washed off after a few hours.
• Acetic acid. For processing, undiluted vinegar is taken, poured into a spray bottle, applied to the stain. Leave for an hour, then wash off. The procedure is carried out once a day for a week.
• Baking soda. Prepare a solution: Art. a spoonful of powder in a glass of water. The liquid is treated with an infected area, left for three to four hours. After that, they are washed off, but so that a little solution remains.
• Copper vitriol. For processing, an aqueous solution prepared in proportions of 1: 1 is used. Copper sulfate. For processing use an aqueous solution prepared in proportions of 1:1.

All these products are considered conditionally safe, but still, when using them, wear a respirator and gloves. They should not be mixed for the best effect, the formation of toxic fumes is possible.

Fungicidal preparations

The best remedies for black mold are chemicals. Usually these are complex formulations containing antiseptic and antifungal components. When choosing, the material to which the drug will be applied, the strain of the fungus, if known, and the degree of damage are taken into account. We list some of the most effective options.

• Cillit Bang for mold removal. The composition is intended for any grounds. Effective against all strains, removes fresh and old stains.

Neomid 600 mold exterminator. Concentrated concrete cleaner, other mineral substrates can also be cleaned. Neomid 600 mold exterminator. Concentrated concrete cleaner, other mineral substrates can also be cleaned. Neomid 600 mold exterminator. Concentrated concrete cleaner, other mineral substrates can also be cleaned. Neomid 600 mold exterminator. Concentrated concrete cleaner, other mineral substrates can also be cleaned.

• Quelyd "Anti-Mold" - Biosoluble spray for use in living rooms, including bedrooms. Works well on any grounds.
• Mold Remover by Pro-Brite. Designed to kill black mold on plumbing fixtures. Removes pathogen and bleaches all plumbing finishes.
• "Anti-mold Teflex". Concentrated composition for removing mold on metal, stone, plaster, concrete, wallpaper. It is applied to external and internal works.

All chemical mixtures are toxic; when working with them, safety rules must be observed.

Detailed instructions on how to remove black mold

To remove mold, a very simple algorithm is used.

We clean the affected area, remove the stains completely. You can not leave even small fragments in the depths of the base. Fresh stains can be rubbed off with the back of a dish sponge or a soft brush. For old ones, use a metal brush, sandpaper or a scraper. Stubborn areas need to be cleaned deep enough. So, if stains are visible on the wallpaper, they will have to be removed and the wall cleaned under the finish.

The cleaned fragment is treated with the selected fungicidal agent. We carry out everything exactly according to the instructions attached to the drug.

Dry the surface after treatment. The apartment must be well ventilated to get rid of the unpleasant smell.

Sometimes the mold fungus leaves behind a specific smell, which lasts for some time after treatment. You can get rid of it if you sprinkle soda on the area where the mold colony used to live. After a few hours, the powder is removed with a vacuum cleaner. Charcoal also helps, which in small bowls can be placed around the room.