Mold not only causes loss of aesthetics, reduces the lifespan of the house, but also affects the health of family members. So how to most effectively remove mold in the house?
Mold can grow on any surface, at any time of the year, especially in hot, humid environments with high humidity. Mold is usually black, brown or green in color and has an unpleasant odor.
They not only spread quickly, affecting the longevity of the house, but also endanger the health of the members living there. Therefore, to avoid these problems, you need to destroy mold in your home as soon as possible and think of ways to prevent it.
A moldy ceiling not only causes loss of aesthetics and reduces the lifespan of the house, but also affects the health of the people living there. (Illustration)
Normally, many people will look to buy cleaning products to remove mold. However, there is no need to spend that much money, just with ingredients available in the kitchen, you can get rid of stubborn mold stains in the house.
How to treat mold on the ceiling using kitchen ingredients
Fresh lemon
Fresh lemon is a very popular fruit, almost always available in the kitchen. Not only used to prepare dishes, you can absolutely use lemon to treat mold on the ceiling, because it contains a large amount of citric acid, so the cleaning effect of fresh lemon is very good.
With this method, you just need to use clean water to wash the moldy wall and then use fresh lemon to rub on the moldy area. Or, you can apply lemon juice and then use a brush to scrub the mold stains. After that, you just need to use a clean cloth to dry it and the mold stains will disappear.
Vinegar and baking soda
Baking soda and vinegar are the perfect combination to remove mold stains on the ceiling. (Illustration)
Besides being used in cooking, vinegar and baking soda can also be used as a common cleaning agent. How to clean moldy ceilings with these two ingredients is quite simple.
You just need to mix baking soda with vinegar, then use a brush to apply a little of this mixture to the moldy ceiling area and scrub vigorously. Wait 10-15 minutes, rinse with clean water and dry the wall, you will see surprising results.
Kitchen ashes
Use kitchen ash mixed with a little water, creating a thick mixture. Use a brush to apply this mixture to the moldy and yellow wall. Wait 5 minutes and then rinse with clean water to remove the stains and mild mold from the wall.
borax
Borax is quite effective in removing mold from walls. (Illustration)
Borax is a natural detergent, quite easy to find. With this method, you only need to mix borax with water, at a ratio of 3 liters of water to 1 cup of borax. Then, you use a brush, dip the solution on the stains and mold, then wipe with clean water.
Soap
Dissolve liquid soap in a ratio of 1:3. Then, use a brush soaked in the solution, rub it on the moldy wall and then rinse with water. Note, this method can treat mold but is not very effective, it can only be used with mild mold areas.
Hydrogen peroxide
This method is very simple, you just need to use 3% pure hydrogen peroxide solution and spray it on the mold plaque. Wait about 10 minutes then use a clean towel to dry it and you have solved the mold problem on the ceiling.
Suggest ways to prevent mold on ceilings
– Regularly open windows to let natural light into the room, or turn on additional lights to increase heat.
– Open the door and turn on the bathroom fan for about 15 minutes after bathing to let the steam escape.
– Use a dehumidifier to remove moisture in the air.