What is Mouchla??? It is the common name for many different fungi, that grow on organic substances, which are decomposing and have a characteristic smell!! By definition alone it doesn't sound good. In practice, what happens; …….
Mold is not only harmful to your health but also to your pocket. However, the weather conditions, humidity and closed spaces (especially during the winter months), it's heaven for mold and a nightmare for the house. Don't worry though, because there is a way to get rid of mold once and for all.
1. Take off your shoes
Mold does not only appear in the corners of wet areas of the house, but it can also "travel" to the soles of your shoes. Most, even though you wipe your feet on the entrance mat, when you enter the house, unfortunately you don't do it thoroughly, allowing mold to enter.
A good solution to not let the mold make an "Armenian visit" is to take off our shoes as soon as you enter the house, essentially preventing mold from entering the interior.
2. Pay attention to ventilation
Experts insist you should leave your bathroom vent running for at least half an hour after you shower. The moisture caused, when you wash it is ideal "food" for mold. It would also be good to have the ventilation running while you are showering.
Experts insist you should leave your bathroom vent running for at least half an hour after you shower. The moisture caused, when you wash it is ideal "food" for mold. It would also be good to have the ventilation running while you are showering.
3. Wipe off 2 times a week
Mold is "insidious" and finds many hiding places in the house. Behind the fridge, from the radiators, the washing machine and other secluded places are ideal places for its growth. Wiping often, twice a week preferably, you reduce the chances for mold to develop and "take up residence" in the home.
4. Check the humidity in your space
There are several ways to control and especially to limit the humidity in the home. A good solution is special dehumidifiers, sold commercially. Run them as often as you can, to absorb as much moisture as possible, preventing mold from growing.
There are several ways to control and especially to limit the humidity in the home. A good solution is special dehumidifiers, sold commercially. Run them as often as you can, to absorb as much moisture as possible, preventing mold from growing.
5. Water sparingly
If you have enough indoor plants, make sure you don't over water. Water your plants as much as they need and don't overdo it, which, not only do they not help your plants, but favor mold growth.
6. What's going on in the basement?;
Basements are ideal places for mold to grow. The humidity of the space, the lack of sun and the fact that it is below the surface of the ground, create the right conditions. Check your basement and make sure to clean it, seal it and free it from moisture.
7. The importance of clean air
You may have noticed that the air after a storm is cleaner. This is an ionization process, which houses usually do not "deal" with, but it is very useful in removing mold and other contaminants, that are in the air you breathe.
You may have noticed that the air after a storm is cleaner. This is an ionization process, which houses usually do not "deal" with, but it is very useful in removing mold and other contaminants, that are in the air you breathe.
There are many devices on the market that claim to do a good job, but better to choose that machine which is right for your space and pocket. Remember that you need a machine that cleans the air throughout the house, not just in the room, that you have noticed that there is mold. also, don't forget to open the windows every day to renew the atmosphere of the house.
8. Clean gutters
Keep your home's gutters clean and don't rest on the fact, that you have installed special insulations, that prevent mold. These special insulations certainly help to block the mold but you can never be sure that this will happen 100%. It would be good, every spring and fall take a look at your gutters and change the insulation material, if needed.
Keep your home's gutters clean and don't rest on the fact, that you have installed special insulations, that prevent mold. These special insulations certainly help to block the mold but you can never be sure that this will happen 100%. It would be good, every spring and fall take a look at your gutters and change the insulation material, if needed.
9. Bleach does not "kill" mold
The common belief, that if you clean with bleach the places where the mold has appeared, you defeated the ...enemy is completely wrong. There are two main reasons that bleach cannot kill mold.
Firstly, the bleach doesn't come into contact with the mold for as long, to make it disappear, with the result that even if you think it is gone, to come back strongly, and secondly, as material (the bleach) it is quite corrosive to the surfaces of the house and harmful to your health.
That's why you shouldn't get in direct contact (with bare hands) with bleach products, nor clean for a long time, inhaling her. Alternatively, you can for a small area, such as the shower, use vinegar and mild cleaning fluids.
10. Bonus
If you see any sign of mold in the house (in the joints between the bathroom tiles or in some corner of a wall) remove it immediately, using special anti-mold sprays. Then clean and dry the area carefully, removing all moisture!!
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