DIY Black Mold Removal
Black mold is a toxic form of mold that commonly grows in dark and damp areas of the home. This type of mold is known to cause health problems in many people, and should therefore be removed right away. You can easily complete this removal process yourself with a few basic supplies and a little bit of time and elbow grease.
- Prepare a cleaning solution to clean and disinfect the mold in your home by mixing 1 cup of bleach for every 6 cups of water that you use.
- Combine the water and bleach in a bucket, and then add a small amount of dish detergent for the degreasing properties of the detergent.
- Add a large sponge to the bucket of cleaning solution so that it becomes thoroughly soaked with the bleach and water solution that you have made.
- Fill a spray bottle with some of the cleaning solution that you have made and then replace the lid tightly.
- Spray down the areas of mold so that they will become loosened and easier to remove.
- Put on protective gear such as rubber gloves and a respiratory mask to protect yourself from the mold spores that will be released into the air when you begin the cleanup process.
- Wipe down the areas that contain the mold using the sponge that has been soaking in the bleach and water solution that you have made. Be sure to rinse the sponge frequently to rinse the mold spores that have collected within the sponge.
- Turn on a fan and open all windows within the space to dry out the area where you have removed the mold. This will help prevent the mold from returning.