How to Kill House Mold With Enzymes
Mold growth in the home cannot only lead to structural damage but it can also pose a health hazard to those living there. The growth of mold requires a few things to thrive. Those things are primarily dampness, darkness and a food source. Mold is a living thing and must nourish itself. Mold subsists on sugars, minerals and water. Getting rid of mold is easier than you think.
Items Needed:
- Enzyme solution
- Spray bottle
- Rubber gloves
- Facemask
- Goggles
- Search for the cause of the mold. This could be from rain damage, a leaky pipe, cracks in the walls or roof.
- Eliminate the cause of the mold. If you clean your mold without identifying and remedying the situation causing the mold, chances are good it will just return again.
- Put on gloves, facemask and goggles. Mold can be dangerous if it enters your lungs or finds its way into your eyes. Take the necessary precautions to avoid this from happening.
- Spray enzyme solution on the affected areas. There is no need to completely saturate the areas, but spray on enough of the solution to completely cover the stained areas. Double check you did not miss any stains.
- Let stand until dry. There is no need to scrub or rinse the area. Simply let the enzyme cleaner do its job and dry. Enzymes work much the same way that molds do; they devour a chosen host, and in this case the host of choice is the mold. The enzymes will work their way into the mold stains and begin consuming the mold. As the solution dries, the enzyme action is taking place.
- Check the areas that you treated. Let the enzyme solution dry for 24 hours and make sure that there is no remnant of the stain left. If there is, you should repeat the above steps again. Continue to repeat until you can no longer detect the stain.
Make sure that the area you are working in is well ventilated and avoid touching the mold with your unprotected hands or any unprotected part of your body.