There are lots of good YouTube Videos
about cleaning with Vinegar and Baking Soda.
Here is one about mould on the walls.
Mold—that icky, fuzzy stuff that likes to lurk in high and low corners just a few feet beyond your reach or so out of sight (like beside the bed or behind the wardrobe) that you fail to even notice. That’s because the fuzzy stuff loves dark, warm, humid places to live.
It especially loves leather and anything stuffed into plastic bags (where air is not circulating). Winter is the time mould grows best in any home. So now is time to take action and plan a regular inspection each week to ensure mould is not growing around you. When the conditions are right, mold can grow within 24-48 hours.
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That article has lots of good information that will help us all moderate mould problems during winter and rainy times. But before you grab a rag or paper towel to just wipe the dusty stuff away, know that is not enough to kill it. Here are three, non-toxic, natural household solutions for truly eliminating mold.
1. Vinegar
Chances are, you probably already have vinegar in your home. This magic elixir makes meals taste wonderful and stains disappear with equal potency. Vinegar is a mild acid which can kill 82% of mold species. (Baking soda is often used along with vinegar for killing different species of mold.)
To kill mold: Use white distilled vinegar and pour it into a spray bottle without watering it down. Spray the vinegar onto the moldy surface and leave it to sit for an hour. Finally, wipe the area clean with water and allow the surface to dry. Any smell from the vinegar should clear within a few hours, but if it lingers, you can freshen up the space with bowls of lemon water around the area.
2. Baking Soda
Baking soda is a mild, white mineral powder, that can be used to kill mold in your home, plus it is safe for your family and pets. In addition to killing mold, it will absorb moisture to help keep mold away.
To kill mold: Add one quarter of a tablespoon of baking soda to a spray bottle of water and shake until it has dissolved. Spray the moldy area with the baking soda and water solution, then use a sponge or scrub brush to remove all the mold from the surface. Next, rinse the surface with water to remove any residual mold on the surface. Finally, spray the area again and let the surface dry. (This will kill any left-over mold and prevent the mold from returning).
All of these solutions are great non-toxic alternatives to chemical-based cleaners. Not only are they safe to use and safe for the environment, all of these products are inexpensive and easy to find in your local store. Mold is something you don’t want to ignore.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide
When you want to know how to get rid of mold, know that hydrogen peroxide is your new best friend. Hydrogen peroxide is an anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial solution that kills mold effectively on a variety of materials such as kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, floors and walls.
To kill mold: Pour 3% concentration hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle. Saturate the moldy surface completely and leave it to sit for ten minutes. Next, scrub the area to remove all of the mold and mold stains. And finally, wipe the surface down to remove residual mold and spores. You’ll want to take extra care if the mold is growing on delicate surfaces, as hydrogen peroxide can act as a bleach.
After you, vacuum and treat your walls, floor or wherever you find mould, be sure to let it dry well. When you move your furniture back into place be sure there
is a bit of space all around the furniture pieces so air can circulate.
Finally, every room has a space heater to use when you are in the
room. Please do not leave it going when you are away from your room for
any length of time and of course ensure there is nothing close to the heater
that might ignite.
