How to get rid of mold odor

With high humidity in the room and the absence of high-quality ventilation, an unpleasant mold smell may appear in the apartment. He is not only disgusting, but also dangerous to health. Therefore, you need to get rid of it as quickly as possible.

How to remove mold odor

Mostly from smell mold suffer bathroom and kitchen... There, the humidity is higher than in the rest of the apartment, and condensation may form on the walls.

If you smell the mold, then the fungus itself has appeared somewhere. It is not difficult to notice it - in some places on the walls, and especially in the corners, black spots appear. If you do not take measures, then they will creep. It is useless to clog the smell with aromatic agents; radical measures are needed to eliminate the mold itself.

First you need to find the area affected by the fungus. Examine all the walls in the apartment, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathroom. Remember to move the cabinets aside and inspect the inside of the furniture.

The colony of the fungus itself and the unpleasant smell that comes from it are perfectly removed by special preparations sold in the household departments of stores. They kill fungus and at the same time have a preventive effect by eliminating high humidity.

In addition to industrial means, you can also use folk methods of combating mold... However, if the fungus has spread over a large area, it cannot be dealt with without the help of specialists.

How to remove the smell of mold in an apartment

One of the best ways to eliminate mold and mold odor is a special primer with antiseptic properties. Before applying it, the surface must be cleaned of traces of fungus and decorative coating and then apply the product with a brush. This will prevent further mold growth.

However, it is convenient to use a primer with an antiseptic only at the repair stage, or you will have to make repairs on purpose. Therefore, with a small lesion with mold, it makes sense to use other means:

• Fabric bleach is harmful to the fungal environment. It destroys both the external manifestations of mold and its spores. Bleach can be used to clean ceramic tiles, glass and plaster. When handling bleach, ensure good ventilation in the room and wear protective gloves to avoid scalding.
• 9% table vinegar fights mold quite well. Its smell is unpleasant, but it does not emit any toxic fumes. To remove mold, vinegar is sprayed onto the stain or simply wiped off with a cloth soaked in it.

• Hydrogen peroxide has shown itself well in the fight against mold. This remedy is sold in pharmacies. It is safe for humans. Hydrogen peroxide can be used on many surfaces. First, you need to try its effect on a small inconspicuous area. The fact is that hydrogen peroxide can discolor some surfaces.
• To remove mold on surfaces with low porosity, ammonia can be used. It removes fungus well from glass or tiles. Before use, the ammonia is diluted with water and sprayed onto the moldy area. When working with ammonia, it is recommended to use a respirator, as it has a pungent specific odor.

How to remove mold odor from your closet

If a moldy scent appears in the closet, it is urgent to examine it and identify the source. Otherwise, mold can spread to things and then they will be hopelessly spoiled.

Overwash things that can be processed in this way. Those that cannot be washed should be dry cleaned. If the smell of mold is faint, then dry them in the sun.

Move the cabinet itself away from the wall and carefully examine the outside and all internal shelves. Remove sources of contamination so that the unpleasant smell itself disappears. Baking soda works well for fighting mold on furniture. It is safe, but it is quite effective at dealing with mold. The surfaces of the cabinet must be wiped with a rag dipped in a soda solution, and then the remaining soda must be removed with water.

After processing, the cabinet must be left open for several days so that it dries thoroughly. Only then can the cleaned and washed things be put into it.