Sometimes in the bathroom begins to appear mold, which is not surprising, because it can create excellent conditions for her life and development. However, for people this neighborhood is undesirable and certainly not useful. Therefore, we are fighting against it in various ways.
Damage to mold
Our task is to consider the most effective modern methods.
The surface damaged by mold fungi is clearly visible. The main signs are mucus of a very unpleasant appearance and a plaque of gray, black and greenish color with characteristic raw and musty smells.
Mold on the walls in the bathroom not only looks disgusting, a huge number of spores are carried around. Spores can enter the human respiratory system and poison us with secreted toxins, which can result in problems with the functioning of the respiratory and circulatory systems, allergic reactions, dermatoses and even, in severe cases, difficulties with the functioning of the musculoskeletal system.
The causes of mold in the bathroom
If you notice mold in the bathroom, take action to eliminate this unpleasant phenomenon, but it is best to start with preventive measures.
For the radical elimination of mold, it is necessary to determine the causes of its appearance. Otherwise, you will struggle with mold regularly with the effect of short-term success.
Mold in the bathroom appears with a "successful" combination of certain conditions, such as: high humidity (more than 70-80%), surface temperature 15-20ºC, presence of fungal spores and lack of fresh air (ie, normal ventilation).
How to get rid of mold in the bathroom?
First of all, you should try to lower the humidity. To do this, you need to make sure that the plumbing equipment is working properly (the cranes should not leak, and there should not be too much condensate on the pipes).
It may be necessary to install or change the heated towel rail so that it gives the right amount of heat and effectively copes with its task.
Check the operation of the ventilation devices. If the hood can not cope with the task, you can install a fan, the main thing is that the ventilation is not clogged. The work of the hood is checked by placing a burning match on the exhaust hole.
When you have coped with this task, you can proceed directly to surface treatment first by mechanical means, and then by chemical means.
Stages of mold removal
In general, the removal of mold in the bathroom should be carried out with the help of antifungal agents. Before applying these agents, preliminary surface treatment should be carried out.
It is desirable to remove the old coating (or at least its surface layer).
Next, it is necessary to dry the surfaces to be treated (if these are walls) with an electric heater, or, better, a building hair dryer.
Now you can treat surfaces with antifungal agents. With all these works, the respirator and gloves are clearly not superfluous - they will not allow disputes and chemicals to get into your body.
What means will help get rid of mold in the bathroom?
Currently, there are various means for removing mold in the bathroom.
It is a solution of copper sulfate (diluted according to the instructions on the pack), a solution of chlorine or chloramine (you can use a simple cheap domestic bleach) and, most effective - special industrial atifungicidal chemicals.
A special (atifungicidal) anti-mold agent in the bathroom is applied according to the instructions several times with a brush or spray.
Pay attention to the label, it should be indicated that this is a remedy for getting rid of mold, and not to prevent its appearance.
After getting rid of mold in the bathroom, spend from time to time prophylaxis: dry and ventilate the room, once a month, wipe all surfaces with a solution of bleach or antifungal agent.