Effective fight against mildew under wallpaper

What a surprise for many the appearance of mold becomes. Quite recently there was a small speck, and now it fills the whole room. We will tell you how to deal with this trouble and how to get rid of the fungus forever.

Where does the mold come from under the wallpaper

Moldy mushrooms poison our lives in the literal and figurative sense of the word. They are extremely dangerous for health, as they cause lung problems and immunity. In such a house, cough and cold pills become best friends.

Therefore, the main task becomes not only to find the source of the reproduction of bad bacteria, but also getting rid of mold forever.

The reasons for the appearance of mold in the house:

• Open cellars. The fungus travels very well through the air. Therefore, if you live on the first or second floor, then mold can easily get into your house through an open window.
• Cracks and holes in the wall. Until now, when looking for real estate, people specify whether it is a corner apartment or not. Especially for old houses. New buildings are not suspicious, since the facade of the house is insulated with special protective materials.
• Lack of ventilation. It is very important for the room that the air circulates in it. Mold cannot be in the room to be blown and cannot tolerate light.
• Dampness. Ideal habitat for fungus.

Removing mold requires immediate attention, especially if it is black. This is the most dangerous species. It can cause cancer, heart attacks, suffocation, etc.

How to get rid of mildew under wallpaper

Perhaps we will disappoint you and say that the wallpaper will need to be removed and thrown away. But think about which is better: health or wallpaper? Therefore, feel free to start removing the wallpaper. But before that, it is better to wash them so that the fungus does not spread throughout the apartment. Fold in an airtight bag and take out directly to the trash. Be sure to wear a mask or respirator. Mushrooms can enter the body and cause intoxication.

Let's get down to the main work:

• We clean off the fungus. To do this, arm yourself with sandpaper or a spatula. All fungus must be removed.
• Remove the soft plaster with a spatula. This means that there is a hole or gap in this place, which is the source of the mushroom's habitat.
• We treat the surface with copper sulfate or another agent against fungus.
• We repeat the procedure 3-5 times.
• After the mortar has dried, we proceed to putty holes and walls. You must carefully repair the smallest cracks. Otherwise, mold will become your neighbor again.
• After the putty has dried and polished, the surface is again treated with an antiseptic 2-3 times and primed.
• This completes the procedures and you can start gluing wallpaper.

It seems that everything is not so difficult. If the surfaces are large and the ceiling is touched, the scale of the work can be enormous and take a long time. Take your time to get it all done in one day. As they say, it is better to measure 7 times and cut off once.

Preventing mold

Moldy mushrooms do not tolerate drafts and sunlight. If you have a UV lamp, then you're in luck. For prevention purposes, all corners and cracks can be shone through with a lamp 2 times a month.

Do not forget about airing the room. If the room does not have a window, a hairdryer is perfect. Walk along the wall with hot air. Repeat the procedure at least once a week.

Do not place furniture tightly against the suspected source of mold growth.

Forget about carpets on floors and walls.

Such simple methods will help protect your apartment from unpleasant neighbors.