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How to Get Rid of Mold Smell in a Car

Posted in Car Mold Removal, Mold Odors, Remove Car Mold Odor, Remove Car Moldy Smell on October 22nd, 2009 by – Be the first to comment

The best way to get rid of mold smell in a car is to lighten the moldy spot with a degreaser cleaner. In case you do not have any degreaser cleaner at hand, try vinegar for mold removal as an alternative. Dilute the white vinegar in the ratio of 1:1, or use it undiluted to treat stubborn mold stains.

Use a sturdy brush to brush off the moldy spots in circular motion, when the molds are loosen up, wipe off with a damp cloth. Replace the cloth once it is soiled with molds, you do not want the molds that soil the cloth to contaminate other areas in your car.

After this is done, use an enzyme-based cleaner to remove the moldy odor. Follow the same procedure above, brush in circular motion and wipe off using the clean part of the damp cloth. You can see that molds and mildews are actually lifted onto the cloth.

Let the windows of your car down a little bit to allow the treated areas to dry completely.
After it is dried, vacuum it over a couple more times to make sure mold spores are removed completely.
Watch the video below to learn how to get rid of mold smell in a car:

Carpet Mold Removal: Getting Rid of Carpet Mold

Posted in Carpet Mold Removal on July 28th, 2009 by – 8 Comments

Carpet mold removal is very challenging. Once mold starts growing in the carpet, it is extremely important to get rid of it. If you do not remove the source, carpet mold will continue to grow to the point that people in the home will get severely ill. Usually carpet mold grows in areas that have been soaked with water, and has not had substantial opportunity to dry completely. It is like having a giant Petri dish in your home. Wet carpet is a breeding ground for mold.

mold-grows-in-carpetThere are high ozone shock treatments that can be used in carpet mold removal, but they are only effective if the carpet was only partially wet. These treatments would have to be repeated over and over again to ensure complete removal of all carpet mold spores; this can become quite costly.

Sad, Cold Hard Truth of Carpet Mold Removal

wet-spot-with-carpet-moldThe sad, cold, hard truth of it is that the only effective means of carpet mold removal is to remove the carpet itself. This may be expensive at first; however, in the long run, it will save you money. Tear the carpet out and replace it. When removing the carpet, you must make sure that the floor underneath is completely dry and then vacuum it to remove loose mold spores. If the floor is made of plywood, it is recommended that you paint it with oil-based paint before laying the new carpet.

Do-it-yourself Carpet Mold Removal

However, if your carpet mold infection is not severe, you can always try to remove it yourself. Get yourself a carpet cleaner, a vacuum type device, that is able to suck up the excess moisture from your carpet and at the same time clean the carpet with the integrated cleaning solution. Alternatively, you can also clean carpet mold with vinegar, alcohol and cleaning solution that made of detergent and warm water.

Carpet Mold Removal

Posted in Mold Removal on May 27th, 2009 by – 3 Comments

carpet-mold-removalCarpets provide comfort to our feet and can enhance the appearance of a room. The downside is mold tend to infest carpets which then pose a threat to human health. Therefore, when it comes to home mold removal, carpets should be checked thoroughly.

For non-severe cases, mold removal from carpets is possible. Otherwise it is better to dispose of the carpets than to risk our health.

Here’s how carpet mold removal is done.

  • Check the source of carpet mold. It may originate from a leak in the wall or rain water penetrating the window sill.
  • Lift the carpet and lay it on a flat surface.
  • carpet-mold-removal-with-protective-gearWear protective gear and seal the room to prevent mold spores from floating out.
  • Use water and detergent to remove the mold in the carpet. Alternatively choose a mold removal product sold in any grocery store.
  • Below the carpet there are tack strips which ought to be cleaned as well.
  • After the cleaning process, make sure the carpet is completely dry before placing it back.

Checking for carpet mold and removing them is essential to ensure a healthy living in our homes.