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• Method 1 of 3: Method one: With cleaning products
• Method 2 of 3: Method two: With natural means
• Method 3 of 3: Method three: Prevent a fungal spread
• Tips
• Warnings

Black mold mainly occurs in dark, damp areas such as bathrooms and can spread quickly. Fortunately, there are various household products to successfully remove black mold, such as borax powder, bleach, tea tree oil, vinegar, soda and hydrogen peroxide. Wear protective gloves and dispose of completely contaminated items. Below you can read how to remove black mold.

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Method 1 of 3: Method one: With cleaning products

1. Kill the fungus with borax powder. Borax is not expensive and can be bought at the drugstore. Borax works on non-porous surfaces such as tiles and glass and on porous surfaces such as wood. Start vacuuming the mold that is loose, use a filter that prevents the spores of the mold from spreading. Then proceed as follows to remove the fungus:
   • Mix 1 cup of borax with a quart of water.
   • Dip a brush in the mixture and scrub away the black mold.
   • Wipe the area.
   • Do not rinse the area, the borax will prevent the growth of fungi.
2. Eliminate mold with laundry detergent. This method is suitable for glass, tiles and other non-porous surfaces. It does not kill the fungus, but washing the fungus off a non-porous surface with soap and water is just as effective.
   • Mix 1 cup of laundry detergent with a quart of water.
   • Use a brush to rub the mixture over the moldy area and remove the mold.
   • Rinse the area with water.
3. Kill mold with ammonia. Ammonia is very effective at killing mold, but it is a toxic cleaning agent so it should be used in moderation. Kills fungi on glass and tiles, porous surfaces such as wood are less suitable for treating with ammonia.
   • Make a mixture with 2 cups of water and 2 cups of ammonia and pour this into a plant sprayer.
   • Spray the moldy piece you want to treat.
   • Let it work for two hours.
   • Wipe and rinse the area.
4. Kill mold with bleach. This is very effective on non-porous surfaces such as tiles and glass, ensuring that the bleach will not be damaged. Because using bleach releases toxic substances, you must ventilate the room well. Open the window and wear gloves to protect your hands. This is how you get started:
   • Mix 1 cup of bleach with a quart of water.
   • Use a plant sprayer or bucket and treat the fungus with a sponge and the mixture.
   • Leave the bleach on for an hour. You can wipe it clean, but you can also leave it on.

Method 2 of 3: Method two: With natural means

1. Kill mold with hydrogen peroxide. This is suitable for any surface and is non-toxic. Get a seam from the drug store and do the following:
   • Fill a plant sprayer with 3% hydrogen peroxide.
   • Spray the area with the fungus.
   • Leave it on for 20 minutes.
   • Wipe the area.
2. Kill mold with tea tree oil. You can use this on any surface. It is non-toxic and natural, and it kills black mold very effectively. Tea tree oil is a natural anti-fungal agent.
   • Mix 2 teaspoons and 2 cups of water.
   • Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
   • Spray it liberally on the fungus.
   • Don't bother wiping the area, the tea tree oil will prevent mold growth.
3. Kill fungus with grapefruit seed extract. This is also a natural remedy, and it is also odorless.
   • Mix 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract with 2 cups of water.
   • Pour the solution into a plant sprayer.
   • Spray over the moldy area.
   • Leave the solution in the area so spores don't regrow.
4. Kill mold with white vinegar. You pour pure vinegar on heavy mold spots, but in light spots you can dilute the vinegar to half vinegar / half water. You can use vinegar on any surface, including carpet and wood.
   • Pour the vinegar or vinegar dilution into a spray bottle.
   • Spray generously over the moldy area.
   • Let it dry on the fungus to kill the fungus.
5. Use baking soda to get rid of mold. This is a natural product that you can use on all surfaces, non-porous and porous.
   • Add a quarter of a teaspoon to 2 cups of water.
   • Pour the solution into a plant sprayer.
   • Spray the mold and brush the moldy area.
   • Rinse the area.
   • Treat the area again with the mixture to prevent mold from growing again.

Method 3 of 3: Method three: Prevent a fungal spread

1. Look for mold in hidden areas. Sometimes you can find mold in door frames, behind drywall or under the sink. Sometimes you can smell black mold from a sharp odor and discolored ceilings.
2. Replace items covered in mold. Sometimes cleaning is not enough and you are forced to throw things away. Check the damage and decide if it is necessary to replace the items:
   • Bath tiles
   • Carpet or other floor covering
   • Floor boards
   • Ceilings
3. Seal off the moldy room. This prevents spores from moving from room to room. Close the doors properly and tape keyholes and cracks, etc.
   • The only exception to this is a fan, directed outwards, so that spores are blown out.
4. Protect yourself from the fungus. Wear a dust mask and clothes that are easy to throw away or wash. Wear rubber gloves and glasses so that your skin never comes into contact with the fungus.
5. Immediately put small items that you dispose of in a plastic bag so that dust and mold cannot spread through the air.
6. Call a professional if your home has serious mold problems. Household products are not sufficient for places larger than one square meter.
7. Do not let moisture get to the fungi. Fungi feed on it. Clean leaky pipes, ventilate damp bathrooms well, install a dehumidifier in the basement, dry rooms to prevent the formation of mold.

Tips

• Black mold is no more toxic than other molds. All molds can cause allergies and cause respiratory problems. Molds must therefore be cleaned as soon as possible.

Warnings

• Dust carpets, boards or other materials in sturdy garbage bags before throwing them away. If necessary, put it in 2 bags. Don't go around the house with the bags, throw them out the window. This is to prevent the fungus from spreading.
• Some porous items cannot be cleaned. Replace them to prevent the spread of mold.