Fighting humidity can be a repetitive and arduous task, but it is necessary to take care of the members of the household and their health.
With the rainy season that the Province of Buenos Aires went through, many houses faced an always annoying problem: humidityMold growing on walls can be highly toxic and dangerous to healthin addition to damaging the structure of the house.
In cases where moisture comes from the ground or in dividing walls with other houses, The ideal thing is to call a professional that can take care of solving the problem at its root. In the meantime, these Five cleaning tricks can help you reduce mold on walls.
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5 tricks to clean moisture from the wall
Use sea salt for closed spaces
Sea salt or coarse salt is a natural resource that can help you combat humidity in closed spaces. It disinfects, prevents dark mold stains, and neutralizes strong odors. To use it, place sea salt in small containers or bags and place them inside closets. Make sure to change them at least once a month.
Use baking soda
Baking soda is a cheap option to remove stains and bad smells caused by humidity on walls. It is not aggressive to health, prevents the formation of bacteria and fungi, and has a great absorption capacity. To apply it:
- Sprinkle baking soda on the affected areas.
- Let it sit for about two hours.
- Then, remove it with a brush.
You can also put baking soda in several containers and distribute them throughout damp cupboards.
Try boron salt
Boron salt has antifungal properties and is less aggressive to the environment compared to other products such as chlorine. Although it is commonly used for cleaning at home, it can also be useful against moisture in your walls. Follow these steps:
- Wear gloves when handling boron salt.
- Dissolve one tablespoon in two liters of water.
- Apply it with a brush to the affected areas.
- Let it sit for at least half an hour and then remove excess moisture with a clean cloth.
Reverse apple cider vinegar
This natural remedy is ideal for cleaning various surfaces and fighting mold. To use it, just dilute a cup of vinegar in three liters of water and apply the mixture to the stain with a sponge or cloth.
Use talcum powder
Sprinkle the moisture stains with talcum powder and spread it with a dry cloth. Allow the talcum powder to act on the wall and repeat the process as many times as necessary until the stain disappears.
Source: Ambito
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