25/08/2024 (Photo: shutterstock.com/Andrey_Popov).
Blue/black dots on the wall or ceiling are not unusual.However, you should not ignore them.Constantly staying in a place where you see mold can have really serious consequences.The fight with her is unpleasant, but it is not doomed to failure.What to do?.
Mold often appears on ceilings and walls, especially in the corners of rooms.Moisture accumulates in these places and there is poor ventilation.These are ideal conditions for the formation of a bluish coating.Her presence is not only problematic because of her ugly appearance.Our health is also at stake here.And some may suffer from it more than others.
Mold on the wall or is it fungus? Take a close look at it
Molds, unlike other types of fungi, usually occupy only the upper, visible part of the surface.It does not penetrate deep into the walls.This is good news for those who thought the fight against mold was doomed.How do you distinguish molds from other fungi?
Warning: Molds are especially dangerous for allergy sufferers, as well as people with weakened immune systems and people with respiratory diseases.However, they can also affect perfectly healthy people and cause allergic reactions, abdominal pain, headaches, numbness in the limbs, balance problems and general weakness.
How to remove mold from walls? Mix water with vinegar
If you notice even the slightest hint of mold, you should remove it immediately.How to remove mold from walls? There are several options.In drugstores, you can find specialized preparations for removing blue stains.We can also fight it at home, e.g. rubbing with a solution of water with vinegar, alcohol or bleach (in a ratio of 2 parts of water to 1 part of the active substance) or borax (a cup per liter of hot water)..
Please note that even home remedies have an irritating effect.When using them, it is mandatory to wear protective gloves, as well as a mask and special glasses. Ventilate the room as much as possible.Children, sick and elderly people should leave the room.
To remove mold from the walls once and for all without much effort, some people decide to hire professionals.It is, of course, a more expensive option, but you can be sure that they will take care of the problem properly.
