Important Steps for Removing Bathroom Mold
Many property owners are unaware of how quick a small mold patch can multiply into a potentially fatal problem. Although molds are natural parts of the environment, indoor mold growth is a major health risk. According to the EPA, if left untreated, molds can cause asthma attacks and, in severe cases, lung diseases.
If you think there is a mold problem in your home, consider hiring a Seattle mold testing company to perform an inspection. At Allied Restoration Company, our certified microbial investigators test surface and air samples for the presence of mold. The inspection not only helps identify the type of mold, but it also allows us to guide you through the quickest and most effective remediation plan to address the issue. If you’re having mold issues, call Allied Restoration today at 425-458-5756.
Moisture controls mold growth, which is why mold often shows up in the bathroom. If you have mold in your bathroom, here are four safe are a few ways to remove it:
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Baking Soda and Bleach
Baking soda is a great cleaning agent, and with just a little hot water and soap, it can remove most of the mold in your bathroom. For a bathroom cleaning recipe just take one teaspoon of liquid soap, one cup of baking soda and several drops of an essential oil (something like lavender or peppermint etc.) and then add enough water to make your concoction into a paste.
Once your paste is ready, mix a solution of one part bleach and two parts water and then transfer it to a spray bottle. Spray the affected area, wait for it to dry, and the brush it off with a cleaning brush and the paste until the mold is gone.
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Vinegar
Pour mild white vinegar into a spray bottle without diluting it. Spray the vinegar onto the moldy surface and wait for one hour before wiping the area down with hot water. Make sure to completely dry the area once you’re finished, as mold likes to grow in wet and warm environments.
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Borax
Mix one gallon of water with one cup of borax, and then use the solution to attack the moldy surface with a brush. Make sure to wipe up the borax solution, and then let it dry.
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Ammonia
Be sure not to mix bleach and ammonia together because combined, the solution creates dangerous fumes. Also be sure to only use “clear ammonia.” Put the ammonia in a spray bottle and spray the moldy area and then clean with a bristled cleaning brush.
If you’re still having trouble even after using these cleaning methods, call Allied Restoration Company at 425-458-5756 to schedule a professional mold test.