Ways to get rid of black mold in the bathroom

Mold and mildew in the bathroom not only spoil the appearance, they also harm health. Therefore, getting rid of mold in the bathroom or in other rooms is very important.

We identify and eliminate the causes

Even if there is no fungus in the rest of the apartment, everywhere is clean and dry, it can appear in the bathroom. This room has ideal conditions for its appearance - high temperature (above 20 ° C) and high humidity (norm up to 70%).

The reason for the appearance of mold and mildew in the bathroom is poor ventilation.

There is only one way out in this case - to improve ventilation or somehow quickly reduce humidity. Humidity is reduced:

• with the help of recuperators (devices that collect moisture from the air);
• increasing the efficiency of ventilation.

Check the health of the ventilation duct

If there were no problems with mold before, it is necessary to inspect the ventilation duct. Perhaps it clogged up, because after taking a shower or bath, high humidity is removed from the room for a long time. It is easy to check the operation of the ventilation duct: take a piece of paper (even a notebook sheet or a piece of newspaper), somewhere in the apartment you open a window a little (for airing). In the bathroom, bring the sheet to the ventilation grill.

It's easy to check how well the ventilation in the bathroom works

If the leaf is attracted to the grate - everything is fine, if not - the channel is clogged. It is necessary to call the appropriate service for them to clean it.

Air supply

If there is craving, but also the fungus, we continue the tests. It is necessary to do the same operation again - bring a piece of paper - it is also necessary with the door closed to the bathroom. If in this case there is no traction (the leaf is not attracted), but with the door open it “stuck” to the grate, the door is installed too tightly. There must be a gap of at least 3 cm for the air flow at the bottom. The second option is ventilation grilles for air flow.

Doors must be correct

They crash into the bottom quarter of the door. If you do not want to change the doors, you can choose matching plastic grilles and install them yourself. Other ways to improve ventilation in the bathroom are to make a ventilation hole in the wall opposite the outlet of the ventilation duct (at the bottom, just above the floor level) or to stretch the ventilation duct / pipe in the same place. In general, in this case, the task is to ensure the flow of air into the bathroom to activate air exchange.

Traditional methods

Most of the folk remedies allow you to get rid of the external manifestations of the fungus for a while. You will remove traces of it from the surface, but its spores will remain in the material. And if so, that after a while the spots will appear again. Only a radical solution to the problem of humidity can help - effective ventilation. In a dry room, mildew / mold cannot develop.

Those who have fungus in the bathroom are ready to use all possible means to get rid of it.

The use of means harmless to humans

Ordinary vinegar and baking soda will help get rid of mold in the bathroom. There are several methods of using them:

• Wipe the walls with alcoholic table vinegar, leave for several hours, closing the doors, rinse with water, then ventilate.
• The way for horizontal surfaces is to pour soda, pour vinegar, wait until the reaction ends and rinse with water.
• Wipe the walls first with baking soda, then with vinegar, then with water.

It is difficult to say how effective these mold remedies will be, but vinegar from hardness salts helps perfectly - white bloom is washed off without a trace.

Soda and vinegar - you can try

The next folk remedy for fighting mold in the bathroom is peroxide. They also wipe the walls with it. But we must remember that peroxide in large quantities is toxic and it is necessary to work with a mask and gloves. Also, do not forget that it has a whitening effect. If you grout in the joints between the tiles, it will become a few shades lighter.

Disinfect with hydrogen peroxide

Hazardous substances

In the first place in terms of frequency of use - bleach and chlorine-containing agents for cleaning plumbing - Belizna, Domestos, Duckling, etc. They are diluted with a certain amount of water, the walls are coated, especially carefully processing the seams between the tiles. External manifestations (dark spots) go away very quickly, literally before our eyes. For some time after treatment, the mold does not appear, but sooner or later (usually in the autumn or spring season), it begins to show through again.

It is necessary to work with bleach and preparations from it with gloves, a respirator and protective clothing. After processing, it is advisable to turn off the ventilation (if there is a forced one), close the doors tightly, do not use the bathroom for a while. Chlorine in a free state is not for long, but at this time it is very active and its vapors as well. Such a "gas" chamber will allow you to disinfect the corners that cannot be reached with a brush.

You have to be careful with bleach and copper sulfate.

The next most popular way to get rid of mold in the bathroom is treatment with a solution of copper sulfate. Take 100 grams of powder, dissolve in 10 liters of water and treat the walls and ceiling with this solution. The precautions are the same as when using bleach. The results, in principle, are also not very different - temporary getting rid of black marks.

Store funds

There are many different anti-fungal compounds in any hardware store. They differ in the spectrum of action and method of application. There are products that are distributed with a brush or roller, there are aerosol containers or with lever spray guns. Some formulations require the use of protective equipment (gloves and a respirator), others are harmless to humans. In any case, read the instructions before starting work.

When processing, do not forget about communications and hard-to-reach places, otherwise it will be impossible to get rid of mold in the bathroom - spores will scatter

When choosing a tool to kill black mold in the bathroom, pay attention to what materials it can handle. There are tools specifically for wood, there are - for concrete and bricks, there are also many universal, suitable for all building materials.

List of funds

Here are some of the tools recommended by those who have already used them:

• Means against mold and mildew Savo. Production - Czech Republic Unilever, 500 ml in a spray bottle. Kills !! fungi vegetative types of mold, microalgae almost immediately, the color of the surface does not change. Spray onto the surface from a distance of 15-20 cm, leave for 20 minutes. You can wash off, you can leave. There is no need to first remove the mold - it disappears by itself without a trace. The effect, even after a single treatment, persists for a long time (according to those who have used it for 2 years, there is no mold). Suitable for plastered, whitewashed, painted surfaces, bricks, wall and floor tiles. Effective in rooms with high humidity - bathrooms, basements, cellars. Has a pungent odor, it is better to work with a mask. Consumption 50 ml / m2.
• ASTONISH Mold & Milder remover. English remedy - 750 ml in a spray bottle. With regular use, you can fight the fungus forever. Apply, wait 5 minutes, rinse with water.
  

  The most effective remedies for fungus and mold

• Olympus Stop mold. Russian remedy, which is produced by CJSC DECART. A remedy for rot, mold, fungi, mineral (concrete, brick, drywall, plaster, ceramic tile) and wooden surfaces can be processed.Before processing, clean the surface, dry it, then apply the agent. Does not change the color of the treated surface, does not create a film, is absorbed deep into the pores. There is a packing with a spray bottle, there is - in cans. It can be applied by spray, roller or brush. It is not necessary to wash off - after drying it is harmless.
• Antifungal ABEDIS 06. Concentrated agent, diluted with water (1: 2 ratio). Suitable for concrete, plaster, brickwork, terracotta and ceramic tiles, stone. It is applied to the cleaned dry surface with a roller or brush. Leave on for 24 hours, then rinse. Repeat the treatment if necessary.

With these tools, you can get rid of mold in the bathroom for a long period of time.

How to get rid of forever

If you want to get rid of mold in your bathroom for good, you have to start a full renovation. It is necessary to remove all finishing along with the plaster. Bare walls - concrete or brick - must be treated with a primer with antibacterial properties (there are some), when plastering, use a composition with anti-fungal additives or add it to a standard cement-sand mortar yourself. After the plaster has dried - a primer, then tiling using an anti-fungal adhesive. Even the grouting must have the appropriate properties.

Fungus isn't just not a surface. His spores inside the wall

With this state of affairs and normally working ventilation, you will no longer have problems with mold and mildew. All other methods allow you to get rid of mold in the bathroom only for a while.

Below are some of the tools you can use to combat mold and mildew during bathroom renovations. The same means can be used to process already finished surfaces, but they are more effective precisely at the stage of finishing work.

• Fongifluid Alp (Alpa). Has a bluish-greenish tint, but does not change the color of the treated surfaces. Suitable for processing concrete, brick, plaster, gypsum boards, wood and its derivatives. Loose and porous surfaces must be cleaned, dense ones are processed without preparation. The surfaces are washed with water, dried, then the agent is applied. The recommended consumption is 1 liter per 4-5 sq. m. Leave for 4-5 days. This preparation is good in the repair phase - it improves adhesion. If finishing materials were processed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
• Homeenpoisto from Tikkurilla. Finnish wood cleaner, but can also be used on concrete and plastered surfaces prior to finishing.
  

  Some remedies that can be used during repairs to get rid of fungus

• BIOZID SANIERLOESUNG (Biocide). Suitable for most building materials. Apply by brush or roller only (do not spray). The surface is pre-cleaned (mold and mildew can be removed mechanically). Biocide is applied on a dry surface in two layers. The break between treatments is 30 minutes. Leave the second layer for 24 hours. After the treatment of places affected by black mold, the color does not disappear, although the fungus is destroyed. It is necessary to discolor the spots by additional treatment with a chlorine-containing composition.

Now you know how to get rid of mold in the bathroom for a long time and even permanently.