{"id":1722,"date":"2024-01-09T03:40:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T03:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2024-01-09T03:40:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T03:40:37","slug":"if-your-walls-have-mold-using-bleach-wont-help-heres-what-you-should-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1722","title":{"rendered":"If Your Walls Have Mold, Using Bleach Won&#8217;t Help: Here&#8217;s What You Should Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Your Walls Have Mold, Using Bleach Won&#8217;t Help: Here&#8217;s What You Should Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The presence of&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>mold in the house<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;is always a problem related to excess humidity.&nbsp;And it is not a problem to be taken lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold often forms in places&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>that are very humid<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;or where a lot of water flows and there is not much ventilation, such as inside&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>washing machines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are not sure, its smell is very similar to that of&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>wet clothes left<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in the washing machine for some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the humidity that brings&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>mold into the house<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;<strong>The most likely places where there is a risk of it forming are the bathroom, where<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;a lot of condensation is created, basements, but also attics.&nbsp;We can also find it on walls, in closets or in basements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Removing mold<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;is essential if we do not want the problem to worsen or&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>put our health at risk<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do we risk with mold in the house?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>can be seriously compromised<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;if we do not intervene immediately when we notice the presence of mold in the house.&nbsp;Sometimes we realize it with sneezes.&nbsp;When we smell the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>smell of mold<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in the air, it means that the spores have&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;attacked surfaces<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;suitable for development.&nbsp;It is best to look for&nbsp; dark&nbsp;<strong>spots and spots<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;because they must be removed as soon as possible to&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>prevent them from spreading<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the health risks when the spores have already attacked surfaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergies: spores trigger&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>inflammation of the respiratory tract and allergies<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asthma.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conjunctivitis<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;: which manifests itself with&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>red, swollen eyelids<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and abundant tearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fatigue<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;: i.e. joint pain and muscle stiffness,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>feeling tired<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, tired and weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dermatitis:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; skin problems such as peeling,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>rashes and itching<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Difficulty concentrating:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mold can cause potential negative effects on memory,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>dizziness, and headaches<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">no to bleach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first remedy that is usually thought of to eliminate is the use of bleach.&nbsp;But it is wrong, and the reason is simple.&nbsp;Although bleach is used for many household tasks,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>it is not the most suitable product for eliminating mold<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;since it does not attack deeply.&nbsp;This would only lead to superficial cleaning of the affected surfaces, leaving the spores behind anyway.&nbsp;And the mold forms again after a short time.&nbsp;Bleach works well on non-porous surfaces, thus tiles&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;We avoid its use on porous and delicate surfaces, such as&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>stucco, wood, granite and marble<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;Not only will we not have a deep cleaning but, as it is a chemical product, it only risks damaging the surfaces irreparably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you should use to get rid of mold on walls and other surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foolproof bleach is therefore not so infallible when we have mold in the house.&nbsp;There is a completely natural and therefore safe to use ingredient that can remove it&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;effortlessly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is white wine vinegar.&nbsp;<\/strong>To clean surfaces with vinegar, you must accompany it with&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>baking soda and lemon juice<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.&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>remove mold,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;we rub this paste 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>If Your Walls Have Mold, Using Bleach Won&#8217;t Help: Here&#8217;s What You Should Do The presence of&nbsp;&nbsp;mold in the house&nbsp;&nbsp;is always a problem related to excess humidity.&nbsp;And it is not a problem to be taken lightly. 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