Mold thrives in warm, moist environments, like the bathroom. Getting rid of bathroom mold is not an easy task. However, it needs to be done as quickly as you spot it.
Bathroom mold is not only an ugly sight but can sometimes cause dangerous health problems. It should be removed as soon as you find it growing. Molds produce spores that can put children, the elderly, or immunocompromised people at risk of allergies, asthma, or other respiratory illnesses.
Fortunately, you can get rid of bathroom molds using non-toxic alternatives. Here, we listed three ways to remove molds naturally.
Special precautions:
You don’t want to inhale high concentrations of spores and contaminate the rest of the house. Before you start removing mold, you should take special precautions.
- Wear old clothes and shoes that you can throw away or wash them separately from the rest of the laundry.
- Wear a facemask, goggles, and gloves.
- To contain airborne spores, wet the moldy areas with water as you work.
1. Vinegar
White vinegar is an effective, non-toxic way of cleaning, deodorizing, and disinfecting your bathroom. It can also kill most mold species and can safely be used on porous and non-porous surfaces.
- Pour white vinegar into a spray bottle. Don’t dilute it with water.
- Spray the moldy area.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Start scrubbing the area with a brush.
- Spray again and let sit for another 30 minutes.
- Scrub until the area becomes mold-free.
- Rinse with warm water.
2. Lemon
Lemons contain high levels of acid that can break down and get rid of molds. Plus, it leaves your bathroom smelling so good.
- Squeeze 3 to 5 lemons into a cup.
- Pour the lemon juice into tho moldy area.
- Let it sit for five minutes before starting to scrub.
- Scrub and wipe with a damp towel.
- Reapply and repeat the area becomes mold-free.
3. Baking Soda
Baking soda has always been known as a powerful non-toxic cleaner. It helps get rid of molds and even absorbs moisture that usually attracts mold to grow.
Spray bottle:
- Mix one tablespoon of baking soda into a spray bottle filled with water.
- Spray the mold area and scrub.
- Repeat and rinse until mold-free.
Paste:
- Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and several teaspoons of water until it becomes a thick paste.
- Spread the paste over the molds.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing with a brush.
- Repeat and rinse until mold-free.
With vinegar:
- For extra tough molds, you can use baking soda with vinegar.
- Combine two parts baking soda with one part white vinegar.
- Add one part of water until it becomes a thick paste.
- Spread over the moldy area and let it dry.
- Start scrubbing and wiping until mold-free.
There you go! These are effective ways to remove bathroom molds without putting yourself and your household at risk of harmful chemicals.
Simple home cleaning hacks are important in keeping your house clean and safe for your family. Using non-toxic cleaning alternatives is just one of the simple ways that will make your home more eco-friendly.
