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Remove Mold from Bathroom Caulk | Bathroom Caulk Mold Removal

Posted in Bathroom Mold Removal, Bleach and Mold, DIY Mold Removal on August 12th, 2009 by admin – 4 Comments

mold-on-bathroom-caulkTo remove mold on bathroom caulk, use a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to make a paste like cleaner. Give a good scrub to the bathroom caulk with this baking soda paste. After the initial scrub, spray some bleach water onto the bathroom caulk to kill residual mold. Let the bleach water to dry completely before applying a second scrub.

remove-mold-from-bathroom-caulkIf the mold is too stubborn to get rid of, you may consider removing the caulk completely. After removing the caulk from your bathroom, sprays bleach water onto the area to kill mold. This is to stop the mold from spreading before re-caulking the bathroom. Let the bleach water to dry completely before re-caulking. When you are done, spray bleach water again onto the bathroom caulk to make sure mold is removed entirely.

Spraying bleach water onto bathroom caulk on a weekly basis can keep mold at bay.

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Home mold removal can save you money

Posted in Mold Removal on June 9th, 2009 by admin – 1 Comment

We can readily agree that there is structural and health benefits to mold removal. But financial benefits? Are there any?

home-mold-removal-with-bleach-solutionHome mold removal takes money, especially if we engage professionals to do the job. After which, money is also needed to pay for electricity when we desire ventilation and control of humidity in our homes. All these give the impression that home mold removal can never save us money.

wall-mold-removal-with-vinegarHowever, mold removal does bring financial benefits. When affected items are salvaged from decay and need not be discarded, we save money. We don’t have to spend additional time choosing for a replacement for say, a badly mold-infested carpet. And time saved is money saved.

home-mold-removal-with-baking-sodaAnother money-saving method in home mold removal is by using the readily available household ingredients and solutions. Baking soda, vinegar and bleach can help us in that. We only use strong products when the mold is too stubborn to be removed.

Bathroom mold removal

Posted in Mold Removal on May 15th, 2009 by admin – 7 Comments

Bathroom mold removal is not easy to handle, you must first identify the source of the problem. Mold growth is very common in bathroom, especially on the ceilings or walls. Bathroom mold can easily be detected either by the musty smell of the area or by the development of blackish / greenish mold on the tiles and walls.

mold_removal_scrubbing_bathroom_wallsThe reason why molds grow in bathroom is that this area provides the ideal situation for them to flourish. Thus bathroom mold removal shall begin with eliminating the food source for mold. Walls, ceilings and tiles need to be constantly cleaned to remove the food source. Mold killers are good at cleaning bathroom mold. Use surface mold killer to effectively scrub off the mold growing on walls and tiles.

Since you can’t ensure dryness in the bathroom, you shall reduce the humidity in the shower area. Use of dehumidifier and ventilation system can promote better ventilation and air circulation in the bathroom. Controlling the humidity level in the bathroom can effectively prevent the future mold growth.

bathroom_mold_removalBathroom mold removal may produce some unbearable odors. This funky smell is from the toxic discharge released by the mold. These discharge and waste are very potent; you may need to scour hard to get rid of them. When you are cleaning them, make sure you put on proper protection gears. Wear goggles, mask and gloves while carry out bathroom mold removal process. Mold spores will be released into the air during mold cleanup. These spores are very hazardous to your health.