"Alcohol against mold?"
Mold often occurs in damp or poorly ventilated rooms such as the bathroom. Often alcohol is then recommended against the annoying infestation. But does that help? Or can other home remedies help better?
Mold - an annoying nuisance
Mold growth in living spaces is not only unsightly, it is also unhealthy.
- Mold growth occurs more frequently in houses and apartments; the cause for this can be the wrong one Ventilation lie, but also in the construction. Bathrooms that are already damp and that can often only be ventilated inadequately are particularly at risk. The formation of condensation, which can occur in rooms due to poor external insulation and the resulting so-called cold bridges, often leads to mold growth.
- Since mold can lead to allergies and other health problems and also looks very unsightly, you should if possible through correct ventilation and, if necessary, through building renovation mold growth from the start impede.
- However, it is not always possible to prevent mold in time, so the question arises of what can help against the evil, and alcohol is often mentioned here. High-proof alcohol with an alcohol content of 70 to 80 percent actually helps against the evil. If you rub off surface mold with it, it actually succeeds in killing it. But although the alcohol hardly smells and evaporates quickly, you should only use it in rooms that can be well ventilated or only to remove small mold stains. Most importantly, do not forget that you do not smoke or otherwise use open flames while you are around with the alcohol. It is best if you put it in a spray bottle. The remedy may be even more effective if you add a little ascorbic acid.
Besides alcohol, what helps against the plague?
If you don't want to use alcohol, you might be wondering which one Home remedies otherwise against the Mould help.
Mold in the bathroom - what to do?
Mold is a problem especially in the bathroom, as it gets damp there every day. To the …
- On smooth surfaces like Tiles you can rub off mold with a vinegar essence, but this is mostly of no use on rougher surfaces and, on the contrary, can be more damaging.
- Against those affected by mold Put it can help if you dissolve yeast in water and spread it on the grout with a toothbrush. Let it sit for a while and then reapply some of it.
- A five percent soda solution with which you can rub off mold stains is also often helpful. If the infestation is extensive, it may make sense to wrap a brush with a cloth soaked in the solution and brush off the moldy area. Even when using soda solution, it should be possible to ventilate the affected room.
So there are a few home remedies that can help against mold - and above all, if used regularly, they can also prevent mold from forming again.
