subject: Using Vinegar To Avoid Mold Remediation [print this page] Mold remediation is a necessary process when large areas of mold have developed. This fungus is hazardous to the health and well being of both humans and animals. Wouldn't we all like to avoid the huge issues and expenses that come with this process? By taking some simple preventative steps and by eradicating small areas of growth where they're found, mold remediation may be avoided.
Keeping Your Bathroom Clean
There are many brands of chemicals on the market today that claim to remove and prevent mold growth, and many work very well. However, did you know that a bottle of inexpensive white distilled vinegar can go a long way toward eliminating these offensive spores? By spraying vinegar on your shower tile and tub, you'll kill many of those organisms and prevent their growth. You can also use vinegar to mop your bathroom floor and scrub your toilets as well as clean your bathroom sink and counters.
It's a good idea to install and use an exhaust fan in your bathroom. Since mildew and mold problems arise in high humidity, keeping your bathroom as dry as possible will help to curb their growth. An exhaust fan helps to rid the air of moisture caused by a steamy shower.
Keeping Your Kitchen Clean
Identify the areas of moisture in your kitchen. Do you keep a dish drainer in your sink to dry dishes overnight? How about fruits and vegetables -- are they kept out in a basket or bowl on the counter? Are there any areas around your sink that collect water?
You can use vinegar to help with some of these problem areas in your kitchen. For instance, the dish drainer should be sprayed at least once a day. Choose a time when it's empty, since you won't want a vinegar taste on your dishes! You can spray your cutting boards with vinegar too, and either leave them to air-dry or wipe them with a cloth. As in the bathroom, vinegar can be used to wipe down your counters when you're cleaning up after dinner, and to mop the floor.
Avoid introducing your kitchen to spores by checking on your fruit and vegetables often. If they begin to get soft, you should probably eat them right away before that fuzzy stuff has time to develop. If they're already moldy, throw them away and clean the basket or bowl with vinegar.
Keeping Your Home Dry
Eliminating humidity provides a huge advantage when you're trying to limit the growth of icky spores. During the summer, your air conditioner can provide a great venue for bringing down the humidity inside your home. If you have problems with moisture during the winter, a dehumidifier is probably a good investment. Exhaust fans are a great choice for bathrooms and attics. These fans keep the air moving throughout the house which helps to dry out areas that would otherwise trap moisture and become damp. A humidity percentage of 30-50% is the ideal level to prevent growth which leads to mold remediation.
