Hardwood floors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nWhat kills mold better vinegar or bleach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Both bleach and vinegar are effective solutions for killing common mold you\u2019ll mostly find in a home setting \u2013 with bleach taking the slight upper hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s only fair that the question of which is actually best for tackling mold growth at home really should be answered by the question of which is more gentle to use on a wide variety of surfaces without causing any damage and which is also safer for the environment and our health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It seems, based on research, that it\u2019s white vinegar, because it is a natural and non-toxic option in addition to the fact that it is more affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bleach is a harsh chemical that happens to have an impressive disinfecting and cleaning properties. It can be detrimental for both the environment and humans when not disposed of and handled properly. It is also more likely to damage surfaces than white vinegar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other Alternatives For Tackling Mold At Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n White vinegar isn’t the only solution for tackling mold at home. There are other remedies as well which we discuss below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydrogen peroxide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Just like white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide is a natural and non-toxic solution that is great for containing mold growth. It is a safer alternative to bleach because it works to kill mold in a similar fashion to bleach but without the toxicity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make a mold tackling solution with hydrogen peroxide, put it in a spray bottle and spray directly at the affected area. Let it sit for 20 minutes or until the hydrogen peroxide stops bubbling, then scrub and rinse the area with brush and water respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tea Tree Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n This is also a natural option that is safe for humans and the environment. Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial and antifungal solution which is why it is able to tackle mold growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To use tea tree oil for mold, mix a tablespoon of it with 1 cup of water and put it in a spray bottle and apply to the affected area. Allow to sit for 1 hour then scrub and rinse the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baking Soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Also a natural remedy, baking soda is great at killing mold as well as absorbing moisture from surfaces which would prevent mold growth. To use baking for mold treatment, mix \u00bc of it with 1 cup of water, then add to a spray bottle. Spray, let sit for an hour and scrub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grapefruit seed extract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n This is a liquid derived from the seed of grape fruits and it is very effective at killing mold. It is also a natural and safe solution so it does not pose any threat to the health or the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To use grapefruit seed extract, mix 20 drops of it with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray to the affected area and let sit for 30 minutes, then begin scrubbing. Rinse and repeat until the mold is completely removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to call in professionals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Some mold problems are simply too big or stubborn to handle by yourself, and in that case it is advised to contact a professional that would be able to tackle the problem swiftly and safely for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are signs that will tell you when it is time to contact a professional for mold removal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nWhen you have extensive mold growth: The professional would be able to assess the extent of the growth and determine the best way to deal with it safely and effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n When you have mold in a hidden area or hard to reach area such as behind a wall or under floorboards. <\/li>\n\n\n\n When you have previous unsuccessful attempts at mold removal at home. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you noticed a strange and musty smell in your house and observed dark or even colored patches all around your property: from floors to the walls and ceilings, then there is a likelihood that you’re dealing with a mold problem. Mold is a living organism that is classified under the fungus family and has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/961"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=961"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":968,"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/961\/revisions\/968"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleancil.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}