If you live in an area that receives plenty of rain annually, mold may be all too common an occurrence in your home. Your home may also suffer from mildew if it accumulates a lot of water from leaks in pipes, windows, or roofs. Due to the excessive moisture in your house, you may have seen mold growing well on your ceiling, upholstery, carpets, wallpapers, paints, etc.
If not treated immediately, mold and mildew can damage your property beyond repair. Therefore, we bring you our top DIY methods that can help you get rid of the fungus in no time!
1. Use Vinegar to Remove Black Mold
Research shows that white vinegar can help eliminate 82% of hard molds, such as black mold from porous and non-porous surfaces. This happens because white vinegar is acidic in nature, containing 20% of acetic acid. Some homeowners use water and vinegar mixture to kill molds. However, mixing water with vinegar makes the disinfectant less effective. Therefore, just use white vinegar, nothing else. Spray it generously over all the infected spots and leave for an hour or so. Afterward, clean the area with water and allow it to dry. Within 60 minutes, the strange smell of vinegar will dissipate, too.