How to quickly and permanently remove mold from the ceiling: tips and tricks

The threat of mold and mildew growth is high in a room where dampness is often present and the air is warm. Under suitable conditions, colonies of microscopic fungi multiply rapidly.

The most common harmful fungi appear in the bathroom and in the bathroom. You won't be able to wash it off just like that, so you should pay attention to several effective ways to destroy mold from the ceiling.

Folk remedies

The easiest way to get rid of the fungus on the ceiling is to call a special service. But sometimes not everyone is willing to pay the high cost for it. In addition to the expensive price tag, there is another drawback: after the chemical treatment of the room, you cannot appear in it for about seven days. In the fight against fungal accumulations on the ceiling you can use folk recipes that are no worse than chemicals.

Vinegar

How and what else can you remove mold from the ceiling? Table vinegar 9% and vinegar essence help prevent fungus from growing on the ceiling and eliminate its growth.

This substance has a slightly unpleasant odor, but its vapors are not as toxic as compared to bleach and other chemicals.

If the mold has not grown much, then you can only deal with it with vinegar.

How to use vinegar:

1. Soak a cloth in acid and wipe the mold with it. It is important for prevention to walk with a cloth outside the growth of the fungus.
2. Additionally, vinegar can be poured into a spray bottle and sprayed on the ceiling from time to time.

To keep the effect for a long time, it is recommended to repeat this procedure after 7 days.

Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide can fight off even large colonies of harmful fungi. It not only helps remove dark stains from the ceiling, but it also destroys all harmful bacteria and prevents mold from reoccurring.

The benefits of peroxide include:

• non-toxicity;
• does not emit harmful vapors during use.

You can buy this product at any pharmacy at a low price. Peroxide is 3% and compounds stronger 60% must be diluted with water 1: 1 or 1: 2.

Mode of application:

1. If the peroxide is 60%, then it is recommended to dilute it with water before applying to the ceiling. You need to mix two substances in equal proportions.
2. If the mold has grown a lot, then you will first have to clean the ceiling from the plaster with a spatula or metal brush.
3. Apply the peroxide with a rag or spray bottle for 10 minutes.
4. Again, the surface of the ceiling is cleaned from the remaining spores.

After treating the ceiling with hydrogen peroxide for prevention, you can apply essential oil of lemon, lavender or tea tree.

Soda

Baking soda is a safe cleanser and also an edible alkali.

Proper use of baking soda against mold:

1. The first step is to remove the plaster from the ceiling. This must be done mechanically. You can use an iron brush or spatula.
2. Mix baking soda with running water in proportions of 1 teaspoon to 200 ml of water. To enhance the effect, you can add a teaspoon of acetic acid to the solution.
3. Moisten a sponge in the resulting solution and wipe the ceiling. Hard-to-reach places can be reached with a toothbrush.

Soda must be diluted with water, if you clean the ceiling from mold with one powder, you can scratch the surface.

Tea tree ether

Quite often, this essential oil is used in everyday life against the spread of the fungus. A non-standard use of tea tree ensures that the mold on the ceiling is destroyed. The oil contains components that can remove the fungus.

For processing you will need:

• bottle of tea tree oil;
• spray;
• gloves.

Mode of application:

1. Mix two teaspoons of oil with 400 ml of water and pour the resulting liquid into a bottle with a spray bottle.
2. Shake the composition and spray pointwise over the mold on the ceiling. The solution must be applied to the entire affected area, not missing a single centimeter.
3. Wipe the surface of the ceiling with a rag. Repeat the procedure.

In case of severe mold damage with a solution of 20 ml of oil per 1 liter of water, the ceiling can be treated. You do not need to wash off the product.

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Chemical substances

If folk remedies proved to be powerless against a colony of fungi, you can switch to the use of "heavy artillery" - chemicals. Versatile remedies will help remove even heavily overgrown mold.

Xiolat

This substance is able to penetrate into the deep layers of various building materials at the molecular level. It can be used on a variety of surfaces including ceilings. The price for 1 liter of the product is approximately 800-1000 rubles... This product is water-based and has a pungent odor.

The advantages of the product include efficiency and protection against the reappearance of mold. The disadvantage of xiolate is its price.

Teflex

The drug is made in Russia. Price for 1 liter from 100 to 150 rubles... Teflex is a powerful bactericidal and fungicidal agent. It contains components that kill fungi.

It is used on various surfaces, including front ones. Teflex is added to building materials, for example:

• into concrete;
• paint;
• glue.

The drug is dissolved in water and applied to the ceiling affected by mold. The active ingredients spread to the lesions and kill mold and prevent the reappearance of the fungus. The advantages of Teflex include efficiency and affordability. The minus of the product is an unpleasant smell.

Biolavatio

Biolavatio is sold in construction supermarkets. It is used in the fight against mold not only at home, but also in hospitals, baths, saunas.The product effectively fights against fungi, prevents their appearance and disinfects the surface.

Nature anti-mantar

An effective anti-mold product is available at home improvement stores. Natura anti-mantar is an antibacterial primer with antiseptic properties.

It is made on a water basis, therefore, after application to the ceiling, it will be completely invisible. It helps to get rid of mold and prevent the formation of mildew.

Before applying Natura anti-mantar, the surface must be thoroughly cleaned dust from the ceiling. It is recommended to apply the product to a brush or roller. It is necessary to carefully walk over the mold spot, especially in severely affected areas.

How to remove fungus under a stretch ceiling with your own hands?

The main reason for the appearance of fungus under a stretch ceiling is poor ventilation of the room and the lack of a ventilation system:

1. To get rid of a colony of fungi under a stretch ceiling, you must first dismantle the material. It is desirable to open the affected area as much as possible.
2. Treat the ceiling with a solution of vinegar mixed with soda and water.
3. Then apply an antiseptic to the ceiling.
4. Apply a primer to which the antifungal agent has been added. Dry. Put in place the dismantled parts from the stretch ceiling.

Further prevention

Mold is dangerous to human and animal health. A favorable environment for its appearance: humidity and warmth. Usually, harmful fungi appear at temperatures from +25 and at high humidity from 90%.

Here are some tips to help prevent fungus from reoccurring:

1. The room must be regularly ventilated.
2. The room should not freeze through.
3. Drying things in a closed room is not recommended.
4. Repair pipes in a timely manner if leaks occur.
5. Make a ventilation system.
6. For cladding, use only moisture-resistant materials, which include an antifungal agent.

Conclusion

If appeared black mold, do not panic, because modern means for the destruction of the fungus will help solve this problem. The main thing is to notice this phenomenon in time, remove its source, disinfect the ceiling, and then there will be no mold in the house.