Removing Mold and Mildew Without Harsh Chemicals

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Removing Mold and Mildew Without Harsh Chemicals
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• You might think that only harsh chemicals are
  capable of effectively removing mold and mildew,
  but in fact, there are a number of natural
  methods and materials that can do the job just as
  well.
• First of all, lets look at the difference
  between mold and mildew
• Mold and mildew are essentially both types of
  fungi with the ability to grow on a variety of
  surfaces, but mildew is actually a plant disease.
  Visually, mold within the home will always be
  black or green, and thick and sticky, while
  mildew is often gray or white and has a powdery
  look.

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• Where is mold typically found in the home?
• Mold can make an appearance virtually anywhere in
  the home thats damp, and it has a particular
  fondness for spaces with high humidity levels,
  such as basements and bathrooms
• Whether your home is suffering from mold or
  mildew (or maybe it has both), you want to get
  rid of it as soon as possible, and ideally,
  without the use of potentially harmful chemicals
  heres how

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• Hydrogen peroxide
• This common antifungal and antibacterial solution
  is an ingredient in many natural cleaning
  products, and is great for eliminating mold and
  mildew in kitchens, bathrooms and even walls.
• Vinegar
• This natural solution cleans, disinfects and
  deodorizes while killing many different types of
  molds, and when used undiluted, it performs
  fantastically well. Simply spray vinegar onto the
  affected area, leave it for around an hour, and
  wipe both it, and the mold, away.

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• Baking soda
• This super useful store cupboard staple can be
  used to keep your fridge smelling sweet, your
  oven clean and mold at bay. Add a ¼ of a
  tablespoon to a spray bottle, mix with water, and
  then simply spray away! When finished, take a
  scrub brush and remove the baking soda residue
  and mold from the surface.

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• Essential oils
• Youll be aware of just how great essential oils
  smell, but did you know that they can help get
  rid of mold, too? Use Tea Tree, Cinnamon, Clove
  or Thyme oil to destroy mold and prevent it from
  growing back. Take a teaspoon of your favorite
  oil, and mix it with a cup of water in a spray
  bottle, spray the affected area and leave it for
  around an hour for the solution to dry, then
  simply wipe it away with a clean towel.

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• Lemons
• Lemons have the ability to break down mold and
  disinfect surfaces, and by simply pouring (or
  smearing) the juice of a few lemons onto the
  affected area and leaving it for a few minutes,
  you can then wipe the juice away and admire your
  mold free surface!
• Dont let mold and mildew ruin your home use
  these natural cleaning solutions to make surfaces
  and walls hygienically clean. If your home has a
  big mold and/or mildew problem, you might need to
  call in the professionals and have them tackle it
  on a bigger scale. But dont worry, reputable and
  experienced cleaners will use natural cleaning
  methods, too.

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