Here’s what you will need for a do-it-yourself mold removal procedure:

1. Goggles
2. Rubber gloves
3. Face mask / N95 Respirator
4. Spray bottle
5. White vinegar
6. Battery-operated toothbrush
7. Cloth

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These are what you need for DIY mold cleaning job:

• Protective gears (goggles, face mask, long rubber gloves, disposable clothing)

• Visqueen (or other plastic sheeting material)

• Blue Tape

• Dry wall cutter and / or Sander / Sand paper

• Garbage bags

Follow these simple 5 Steps for easy home mold removal.

Step 1: Assessing the area and problem

1. Investigate how far does the problem stem from.
2. Identify all the sources that lead to mold growth.
3. Plan out the mold cleaning procedure and protocols

Step 2: Contain the problem area

1. Put on protective gear before handling mold. Wear goggles, face mask, long rubber gloves and disposable clothing. This can help to protect yourself from ingesting the hazardous mold.
2. Use Visqueen, or any other plastic sheeting materials to contain the problem area.
3. This is to prevent mold spores from getting into other areas of your house.
4. Contain your area with the help of blue tape, like the picture below:

Step 3: Start the mold cleaning procedure

1. Dampen the mold infected areas with white vinegar water. Use 1 part of white vinegar to 1 part of water. This helps to prevent molds from becoming airborne when disturbed / cleaned.
2. For cleaning ceiling mold, use a mop to dampen the problem spots.
3. Use sander or sand paper to sand off the stubborn molds off wooden items like cupboards, wooden tables, etc.
4. Scrub the area while it is still damp using baking soda and white vinegar mixture. Repeat this to remove all the visible molds.
5. Rinse well with plain water. If rinsing is not possible, wipe clean the area with a dampen cloth. Discard and replace the cloth once it is soiled with molds. You won’t like the idea of contaminating other areas of your house with the soiled cloth.
6. Let the area to dry completely. Do not use fan or blower to help drying the area as this could spread the airborne mold spores.
7. Lastly spray a layer of undiluted white vinegar over the cleaned surface and allow to dry completely. This helps to kill any mold residue and to prevent future mold growth.

Step 4: Dispose Materials

1. Dispose the mold contaminated materials using the garbage bags and seal it properly with blue tape.
2. Discard the Visqueen / plastic sheetings and all other cleaning tools such as brush, mop, cloth, etc.

Step 5: Clean and Filter

1. After the mold removal is done, it’s time to clean and filter the surrounding air.
2. You may use those anti microbial soap like Pinkrobial to clean the area again.
3. Run an air purifier that comes with “Heppa” filter to purify the surrounding air.

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Molds nourish on the minerals and oil in the paint of the wood surface. This causes discoloration to the wood surface. Sometimes, they can eat into the paint film and penetrate to the underlying wood and destroy the structure.

Most of the times, using some mold or mildew resistant paints for outdoor wood surfaces can prevent this from happening. These paints are formulated with special chemicals to fight mold attack. You can get one of this paint from your local paint and hardware stores.

Bear in mind though, these mold-resistant paints are not suitable to be used on window sills, beds, playpens or wooden toys as the chemicals in the paint can be very hazardous to small children.

How to remove mold and mildew from wood

If you see molds or mildew start growing on wood surface, increase the air circulation and use heat to dry the wood as much as possible. Always keep in mind that stagnant air is as dangerous as stagnant water, it promotes mold growth. Regulate the ventilation to allow fresh air to flow in.

To clean mold and mildew from mildly infested wood materials:

1. Moisten the infected area with little plain water; this is to prevent the molds from becoming airborne when disturbed.
2. Scrub off the visible molds and mildew with mild alkali. You can use washing soda or trisodium phosphate; mix 10 tablespoons to a gallon of water. Alternatively, a mixture of borax and white vinegar works well too.
3. Wipe clean with a damp cloth if rinsing is not possible. Discard the cloth when it is soiled with mold and mildew. You will not want the soiled cloth to infect other areas of your house.
4. After the cleaning is done; spray a layer of white vinegar onto the wood surface and leave it without rinsing. This helps to disinfect and prevent future mold growth.
5. Allow the wood to dry completely in the sun if possible. Otherwise, use a blower or fan to help drying the surface.
6. Apply mold or mildew resistant paint.

If the molds have eaten through the paint or coating, you will need to remove all the paint or coating from the problem spots before cleaning the molds. Use undiluted vinegar to moisten the stained spot and let the solution to sit for at least 15 minutes before sanding down the paint / coating. Scrub off the mold with a stronger solution this time if necessary. Rinse well and allow the wood to dry thoroughly. Lastly spray a layer of undiluted white vinegar to help disinfect the area and prevent future mold growth.

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While tea tree oil is expensive, its broad-spectrum fungicide power seems to be able to kill almost all mold species. Tea tree oil is definitely a better alternative to bleach as it is natural and it does not produce harmful fumes that hurt the environment or the surrounding living beings.

Kill mold and mildew with tea tree oil

1. Mix 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.
2. Shake well to blend.
3. Spray the tea tree oil solution onto the problem areas such as moldy ceiling, musty rug, moldy shower curtain, bathroom tub, walls and floors.
4. Let the solution to stand, do not rinse with water.
5. It will take few days for the strong smell of tea tree oil to dissipate.

This tea tree oil spray works wonder in killing and preventing mold. It can also help to remove musty mold odor. I usually keep a bottle of this spray in the bathroom for regular cleaning. Spray tea tree oil solution regularly on the areas prone to mold and mildew, such as bathroom walls and shower curtain can help preventing mold and mildew.

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