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For a homeowner, one of the worst situations that they have to face is discovering that there is a mold infestation in their home. Not only is this fungus extremely gross and smelly, but it can also be quite dangerous, especially for people who have a weak immune system. If you want to keep your home mold-free, you have to eliminate moisture, which can be done by maintaining proper ventilation, investing in a dehumidifier and regularly inspecting your pipes and gutters for damage. However, if it is already too late for you to take preventative measures because you have just discovered your basement is full of mold, here are some of the best ways you get rid of it:

  • Cover your bases

First things first, if you have unearthed mold in one area of your house, you need to search your whole property in order to ensure the problem hasn’t spread elsewhere. Some of the areas where you need to pay attention include kitchen, bathroom, basement and other places that are prone to moisture. You should do a search for black and white spots around the house and see if you can sniff a musty odor.

  • Keep yourself protected

When you are cleaning out mold, you need to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, protective glasses and gloves, waterproof boots and an N-95 mask. This can protect you from the most dangerous effects of the mold. If your immune system is compromised or you suffer from asthma, you shouldn’t take on the task to clean out the mold.

  • Keep the mold from spreading

To learn how to get rid of mold in house, you should first stop this problem from traveling or it will continue to exist. Any clean furniture in the room should be removed and moldy items that are beyond saving should be thrown out. You should also open the windows and cover the air vents to ensure that the problem doesn’t spread throughout your home.

  • Think of the material

You should figure out whether you found the mold on a porous surface like carpet or drywall, which has holes for air and liquid to pass through, or you found it on a non-porous surface like tile or window sill. If it is the latter, you can scrub away the mold with the help of water and detergent. Bleach can also be used, but it is not necessary to do so. The area should be dried completely. As far as porous surfaces are concerned, it is better to use hydrogen peroxide because it can penetrate the surface in a much better way. You can pour it in a spray bottle and saturate the surface. However, in some cases the material may have to be removed completely.

After you are done cleaning, if the musty odor is still there, you can place bowls of lemon water, vinegar or salt water around the room to get rid of it. This is a natural cleaning method and may take a couple of days to get rid of the smell.

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