Black mold

Often on the walls and ceilings of apartments you can find plaque - this is mold. Black mold is hazardous to health and requires immediate action. It must be removed and preventive measures taken. In this article, you will learn what threatens the appearance of mold in the house and how to effectively deal with it.

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What is the danger of black mold?

Black mold is a fungus that can develop wherever there are favorable conditions for this: optimal humidity and temperature. His disputes spread over large areas: they are in the air, fall on furniture, food, etc. It is very important to take certain protective measures against this fungus, since living near black mold entails negative consequences for living organisms.

A person who suffers from spores of black mold has the following health problems:

• chronic diseases of the respiratory tract - runny nose and cough;
• skin diseases - mycoses and dermatoses;
• rheumatism and problems with the musculoskeletal system;
• weakness and chronic fatigue;
• migraines and headaches;
• conjunctivitis;
• bronchial asthma;
• problems with the gastrointestinal tract, which are accompanied by nausea, vomiting and colic;
• aspergillosis, which can lead to fatal consequences.

Note: The most unprotected people before the influence of black mold on the body are children, adolescents, the elderly and people with reduced immunity. It is important to identify the black fungus and neutralize it as soon as possible.

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Causes of black mold

Black mold adversely affects not only the human body, but also on the surface on which it develops. The reasons for its formation are as follows:

• poor ventilation in the room;
• the apartment is unevenly heated;
• increased humidity due to drying of washed laundry in the house;
• a large number of plants in the house;
• condensate that appears due to a large temperature difference;
• improperly installed windows and low-quality double-glazed windows;
• mold appears on the balcony due to faulty drains or a large number of foreign objects that interfere with normal air circulation;
• defects in the construction of the building - poor quality of building materials, illiterate insulation of interpanel seams.

Note: Depending on the cause of the black fungus, methods of dealing with it are also chosen.

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Black mold fight

Before you fight directly with black mold, remove all favorable conditions for its development. Pay attention to such procedures:

1. Seal all panel and corner seams of the walls and ceiling.
2. Reinstall plastic windows if you have a suspicion that the matter is in them;
3. Do not dry laundry in the house.
4. Clean up a few houseplants.
5. Dry corners and joints.
6. Provide good ventilation.
7. Dry and set the optimal, constant temperature in the apartment.
8. Do not keep the bathroom and bathroom doors closed at all times.
9. Make sure that all heating appliances in the house are correctly installed.

Note: after eliminating all possible causes and favorable conditions for the development and occurrence of mold, proceed to clean the surfaces of black fungus.

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How to remove mold from the walls and ceiling on the balcony?

To remove black mold you will need:

• acetic acid;
• copper sulfate;
• creosote;
• antiseptics;
• white.

Also take these auxiliary tools:

• brush;
• putty knife;
• spray gun;
• basin for mixing solutions.

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How to deal with black mold on the ceiling and walls?

Universal tools and methods for dealing with black mold have not yet been invented, so be prepared to apply several ways to influence stains. The appropriate combination of funds will have to be selected in a practical way - use the alternatives proposed below and note after which combinations the result appears faster. With this approach, you can easily cope with the problem and you will no longer be wondering how to deal with black mold on the ceiling or balcony.

Method 1

If there is not much mold and you want to remove it quickly, use acetic acid, copper sulphate or whiteness. Step-by-step instructions for use are:

1. Prepare a solution from any selected product by mixing it with water.
2. Warm up a little.
3. Apply to affected areas with a brush or spray.

Note: products can be mixed to enhance the effect.

Method number 2

Folk remedies are relatively safe for humans, but they stop the development of mold for a short period of time. For a deeper and more effective impact, it is necessary to carry out complex work, with surface cleaning and antiseptic treatment.

You can do it this way:

1. Remove wallpaper from the wall.
2. Clean up the mildewed area with a spatula or iron brush.
3. Treat the walls and ceiling with a special solution that opens the pores of the surfaces and removes the cement film.
4. Prepare an antiseptic solution and apply it to the entire surface of the ceiling and walls, regardless of the affected area.
5. Primer surfaces using a deep penetration mixture.
6. Putty walls and ceilings with high-quality putty.
7. Paste new wallpaper or paint the walls.

Note: After each step, maintain a technical pause so that the surfaces dry out well. Otherwise, the black mold will grow as before.

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How to deal with mold on the balcony?

One of the favorite places for black mold is the balcony. Means and methods of combating fungus in such rooms are no different from destroying it in rooms.

The only advantage of the balcony is that on it you can provide optimal ventilation with minimal cost.

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Black mold is a very tenacious and widespread microorganism that negatively affects the human body and the integrity of your home. It is important to identify and neutralize it in a timely manner. Use our tips as soon as possible after you have discovered signs of her appearing in your home to prevent the formation of large colonies, which will be much more difficult to handle.