Mold is a fungus among us that can wreak havoc on anything from clothing and bathrooms to cabinets and refrigerators. Learn how to kill mold like a BOSS! Some mold isn’t dangerous, but other molds can cause serious ailments such as infections, wheezing, coughing, or rashes.

The best way to kill mold is to prevent it in the first place by controlling moisture. When that isn’t possible, however, try the following tips to kill mold for good:

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How to Kill Mold

  • Kill mold on soiled items: It seems to always happen to a favorite shirt or outfit. Maybe you forgot to switch the laundry or left your dirty laundry in a moist basket to long, but regardless of the cause, there it is…. mold. It can be difficult to get that putrid smell out of your clothes not to mention the greenish, black spots, but there is a way to kill it from your clothing. Put a whole cup of vinegar along with some borax in your wash. The chemical combination will eliminate the mold smell and the borax will wash the stains out. If the mold is really caked in your clothes, pour some vinegar directly on the mold and let it sit for an hour before washing.
  • Kill mold in your bathroom: Bathrooms are perfect breeding grounds for mold of all kinds. Since mold loves moist, wet places, you’re sure to find some from time to time in your bathroom. A good way to prevent mold is to spray your shower after every use with some watered down bleach or a spray bottle of vinegar. However, bleach won’t be able to clean those areas where your walls come together. Make a mixture of one cup of borax to one gallon of water to really scrub down those areas.
  • Kill mold in cabinets and refrigerators: Another place mold likes to turn up is in your kitchen especially in the moist refrigerator. Although bleach, borax, and vinegar can all be effective in your kitchen, the best solution is Hydrogen Peroxide. It works wonders on kitchen items, floors, tiles, and walls. To kill mold, mix Peroxide with 3% water. Spray on the surface, let sit for 10 minutes then wipe it off.

If you have a stubborn mold, the best solutions are borax, vinegar, bleach, and Hydrogen Peroxide. Never mix bleach and vinegar! Mold can be a nuisance, but knowing how to clean it effectively will limit your exposure to harmful types of mold.

 

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