{"id":1579,"date":"2024-01-07T02:07:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T02:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2024-01-07T02:07:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T02:07:42","slug":"heres-why-bleach-doesnt-work-against-mold-be-careful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1579","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s why bleach doesn&#8217;t work against mold: be careful"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here&#8217;s why bleach doesn&#8217;t work against mold: be careful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mold<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in the house can be a real problem because it not only damages the structure but also damages our health.&nbsp;Mold is caused by high humidity or condensation that forms in places where a lot of water flows, such as the bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;thing we want to do when we detect those&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>annoying black and green stains<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;on the walls or other surfaces is to clean everything with bleach.&nbsp;<strong>But\u2026 there is a big BUT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No to bleach to remove mold: here&#8217;s why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s now understand why both&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>ammonia and bleach<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;are not the best answer to the problem of mold in the home.&nbsp;Both products&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>cannot guarantee an effective<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and long-term remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are products that&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>fail to penetrate to the root<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;of the damage caused, even if they are chemical solutions.&nbsp;Both ammonia and bleach have active ingredients that are not suitable for good results on drywall and wood surfaces.&nbsp;In fact, they are&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>highly corrosive<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;!&nbsp;Here are more reasons why bleach is not the best solution for your mold problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bleach loses its effectiveness over time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemicals that make up bleach and ammonia are especially&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>prone to evaporating.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp; This means that the products will eventually lose their effectiveness over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why bleach and ammonia&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>cannot attack mold in depth<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, and only allow the superficial spores to be eliminated, leaving the more deep-rooted layers the opportunity to survive.&nbsp;When the bleach or ammonia has evaporated, the spores will attack the surface again, making it more vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of their surface effectiveness, bleach and ammonia work on smooth, hard surfaces such as tile or bathroom fixtures, but are not effective against mold on&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>porous surfaces<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;such as wood, plaster, or drywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>danger of bleach and ammonia<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;is a risk factor that should not be underestimated.&nbsp;Both chemicals are highly toxic to the environment and our health.&nbsp;Prolonged use of even just one of these products releases harmful gases to the body, adding to toxic mold spores!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s now go to different natural products that help us fight mold without causing damage or being dangerous.&nbsp;These are&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>white wine vinegar,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;baking soda and lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do we get rid of mold with these green ingredients?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply combine vinegar with baking soda and lemon juice.&nbsp;All three should be boiled together to create a mixture that will be an excellent&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>odor neutralizer<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>eliminate mold,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;however, we can rub this mixture on the affected surfaces, such as the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>shower&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ildunque.it\/2023\/01\/11\/come-togliere-la-muffa-nera-dalla-doccia-ecco-il-sorprendente-trucco\/\">or<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;bathtub<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;You can also spray vinegar on the surfaces to be treated.&nbsp;However, remember to let the room air out after treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>baking soda, white wine vinegar<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;has&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>disinfecting and degreasing<\/strong>&nbsp;properties &nbsp;.&nbsp;Simply mix it with water and treat affected surfaces.&nbsp;However, remember that it is important to let fresh air circulate after using these products, even if they are natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baking soda, vinegar and lemon<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;are absolutely ecological products and safe to use, both for the health, for the environment and for our health,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>but if they do not solve the mold problem<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in a short time, it is advisable to call a specialist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s why bleach doesn&#8217;t work against mold: be careful Mold&nbsp;&nbsp;in the house can be a real problem because it not only damages the structure but also damages our health.&nbsp;Mold is caused by high humidity or condensation that forms in places where a lot of water flows, such as the bathroom. 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