Mold is particularly often visible in larger areas in the corners of rooms. If the visible part of the mold has not yet spread over larger areas of the wall, it can be removed yourself with a little caution and care. Different means can be used.
Quick action is required.
Mold on a wall is similar to mold on food: once the problem is clearly visible, then quick action is required. After all, a moldy lawn usually grows undetected for a long time before it finally becomes noticeable to the eye at some point.
In addition, a real mold problem is definitely not something to be trifled with: black mold in particular can cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract and, in the long term, serious health problems in allergy sufferers and other sensitive people. As soon as larger areas of several square meters are affected by intensive mold infestation, a specialist company should be entrusted with the renovation. In a rented apartment, the landlord should also be contacted as quickly as possible. Ultimately, in addition to incorrect ventilation and lack of heating, construction defects may also be the cause of mold formation.
This is how you get the mold off the wall
Since numerous mold spores can get into the air when removing mold, you should carry out this work with the windows wide open if possible. The rest of the room should also be covered with a protective film (like when painting). Wear suitable protective clothing or at least a respiratory mask that should, if possible, meet the FFP3 protection standard. Also move furniture around the affected corner of the room as far to the side as possible so that you have enough space to work. To effectively remove mold, home remedies such as baking soda or vinegar are often recommended, although they are not necessarily recommended. However, it works much better with the following remedies:
medical alcohol (with at least 70% alcohol content)
denatured alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide ,
chlorine-containing mold remover
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