Moulds are fungus that grows in form of multicellular filaments known as hyphae.
These moulds are part of the natural environment and they reproduce by means of tiny spores. These spores are not visible to naked eyes but they float through indoor and outdoor air.
Moulds grow indoors when the spores lands on wet surfaces. Be it on the wall, beneath the sink, on the floor, carpet and even on the ceiling. They have some effects on human health as they cause allergic reactions, nose/eyes/throat irritation, wheezing and shortness of breath and coughing and phlegm build-up.
Let it not be a challenge for you or you should not invest in chemicals to kill mould and in the end they will leave toxins in your house not to mention the health hazards you and your family are likely to suffer from. You can kill moulds organically through the following ways.
Sunlight and Air
Air and sunlight will eliminate moulds on portable items like clothes. Clthes can be placed outside on the line to remove the moisture in them. Also your house should be well ventilated to allow free natural air in and out. If you have trees around your house, it is good if you can reduce or cut down some so as to allow direct sunlight into your home. Fungus requires moisture and food to survive but if your home has enough air you’ll kill moulds in your home naturally.
Use Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide can effectively kill fungus in your house on walls, floor, bathrooms fixtures, kitchen appliances etc. It can also be used to wipe all the stains left by fungus. Hydrogen peroxide is an effective and excellent product to use because it causes no harm to the environment. It can be found in drug stores.
Use Vinegar
This is one cheap way of killing moulds. Vinegar is an antimicrobial substance that will help you to kill and clean moulds in your home from end to end. Fill the spray bottle with vinegar straight up and spray in the areas in your house affected by moulds. Wait for few hours and then wipe away the vinegar and in the process you’ll be wiping moulds away.
You can use a sponge if you don’t have a spray bottle and also if vinegar bothers you, add your favorite essential oils to make it pleasant for you.
Use Zep Commercial Clear Shell
This is a non-toxic spray that uses an anti-microbial by-product of shells that creates a shield in your house. The shield is long lasting enough although it is invisible. This product is sprayed on those surfaces that have been cleaned of moulds so that the shell can create a shield for future moulds outbreaks.
It is good to inspect your house and if you notice that there are wet places, leakages and even there is moisture in your house, be sure there is presence of moulds. These are some of the best and simple ways on how you can kill moulds naturally.
