IF mold is causing problems in your home, the natural solution you need may cost less than $1.
But you'll have to look somewhere other than the cleaning aisle for this mild and harmless product.
Mold poses a considerable issue in households, given its potential health hazards such as respiratory problems and allergic reactions.
It can compromise materials such as wood and drywall, leading to structural harm to your home.
What's more, mold also has an unsightly appearance and gives off a musty odor, creating an unpleasant living environment.
For those looking to sell or rent their homes, the presence of mold can harm the property's value and discourage potential tenants.
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Unfortunately, many people struggle to get rid of mold, especially black mold.
Mold spores can spread easily, especially in areas of high humidity or where there is water damage.
So to get rid of mold, you’ll need a highly effective disinfectant.
Luckily, this can be both cheap and natural.
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Baking soda is a mild and harmless product that is safe for your family and pets.
But it's also highly effective at killing mold - making it the ideal solution.
SPRAY AND SCRUB METHOD
To use baking soda effectively on mold, add half a teaspoon into a spray bottle of water and shake.
Then, spray it on the moldy area and use a sponge or scrubbing brush to remove all the mold.
Next, rinse the surface with water to remove any residual mold.
You may need to repeat the process a few times to get rid of it all.
WHERE TO BUY
Although baking soda has many uses as a cleaning agent, you won't find it in the cleaning aisle of the grocery store.
Instead, look for it in the baking and cooking aisle.
Baking soda is very cheap and you'll be able to find a 16 oz box for around 99 cents at stores like Walmart, Kroger, and Target.
For the most effective results, use the same spray and scrub method with undiluted vinegar too.
Used consecutively, baking soda and vinegar have a high chance of removing your mold problem because they kill different species of the fungus.
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For more ways to remove mold, see how hydrogen peroxide can be used safely.
Or, you could use tea tree oil, which you won't need to rinse off.
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