Molds are a serious problem in every household. Molds can only make your property look dirty but also triggers a lot of health hazards especially for the kids in the family. Therefore it is very much important to take proper measures to remove molds.
Mold on walls are the most common problem you will face. You need to identify the presence of mold on walls which is mostly caused by some leaky water lines. Once you are successful in removing the mold you should also fix any kind of leakage to prevent the mold from coming back.
Signs for Mold on Wall
First look for the signs of mold on walls:
- The wall might have started bulging or discoloring.
- The paint on the walls might get peeled or cracked.
- You will tend to get a musty smell.
The walls of kitchen, bathroom, laundry rooms and basements are more susceptible to molds. Once you find the molds on the surface of the wall try to get rid of it so that it does not spread and penetrate inside the wall.
Useful Methods to Remove Mold from Wall
Here is the primary method to get rid of mold on walls.
- First of all you need to make sure that you clean the wall so that it does not have any kind of dirt. You can carry out the cleaning process with the help of a damp cloth using a mild detergent. Once this is done you can apply mold removing agents like vinegar added to warm water. You need to spray the solution and then scrub with clean water. Wipe the wall dry to prevent further growth of mold on walls.
- Other than this, you can also buy mold removal agents available in the local hardware store. You can mix this agent with bleach and water and spray it on the walls and let it stay there for at least 10 minutes and then rub the area vigorously using a hard brush till the spots created by molds disappear.
Tips for Safely Removing Molds
Before you start removing mold on walls make sure you take proper safety measures to keep yourself away from the harm caused by the spores released by the molds.
Here are certain tips for your safety:
- Select your dress properly. You should wear full sleeves and get a safety mask for your face. You also need to use protective glasses to prevent causing irritation in the eyes while cleaning molds. Rubber gloves are a must to prevent any direct contact with the mold.
- While the cleaning process is going on, make sure the children as well as the pets are not present in the near vicinity.
- Bleach and ammonia should not be used as cleaning agents together. The solution creates a toxic vapour which is hazardous for your health.
Make sure the cleaning process takes place in an area which is nicely ventilated. Open the doors and windows to let proper air flow within the room.
Mold on Dry Walls
It is a little easy to remove mold from painted walls because the molds have usually not penetrated inside the wall. But with dry walls the case is a bit different. There are high chances of the mold being spread through the structure of the wall.
You can try these methods for that:
- A utility knife can be used to cut the affected part of the wall and kept aside keeping the mold affected side up.
- A HEPA vacuum can be used to clean the spores released by the molds on the wall as well as throughout the room.
- Before replacing the drywall you need to put paint on the front as well as the backside of the wall. It is better to have paint which is resistant to mold.
Try these DIY methods and do not worry even if you fail because there is always an option for professional help from Nationwide Restorations.
