An Uncomfortable Situation
Black mold is absolutely horrible and can do more than simply ruin the way your furniture looks. The stuff can cause serious health problems if you don’t deal with it right away and clean your furniture thoroughly. The most common household product used to get rid of this nasty mold is bleach, but even that could be toxic and do more harm than good.
So, here are our top five natural remedies for black mold on furniture.
The best ways to remove black mold without bleach:
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is more than effective on just mold, it can help to clear furniture of bacteria, fungus and viruses as well. In fact, it is so effective that people use it on kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, walls and floors as well. To kill mold you’ll need to put 3% concentrated hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle and spray it all over the furniture. Wipe it down later and you’ll have mold-free furniture ion no time.
Vinegar
There’s a good chance you already have vinegar lying around at home. You probably didn’t know it was effective against mold. Vinegar is a sort of acid, although it is a very mild form of acid it can get rid of eight out of ten mold species. To kill different kinds of mold, you may need to add a little baking soda to the mix and apply it all over the affected area.
Baking Soda
Besides adding it to vinegar, you can use baking soda by itself to kill off any mold that may be forming on your furniture. Baking soda is also remarkably safe for use when you have pets or small children at home.
Tea Tree Oil
This mix is absolutely amazing on wardrobe furniture. You can mix a few drops in a cup of water and spray it over the furniture to clean it properly. You can also leave it on for some time to make sure it’s worked.
Borax
Borax is, of course, a chemical, so you may need to be a little cautious while using this. It is very effective and can be found in most fungicides, herbicides and household cleaners. You only need to be careful if you have pets or kids, since ingesting the stuff can be toxic. But it doesn’t let out fumes or gases that you can inhale and fall ill over. If applied carefully, it can be one of the best solutions for black mold over any surface. You can start by mixing one cup of borax with one gallon of water and spray it over the contaminated area. After the solution has had enough time to settle on the surface, you can use a sponge or scrub to wipe the furniture clean and get rid of the mold completely. Try using a small toothbrush or brush to get to the parts you find locked away in corners. Allow it all to air dry and disinfect the area before you clean it up.
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