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Mold stains often make the walls look dull.
7 Maret 2024 22:00
Brilio.net - House buildings that are too damp can cause the walls to become moldy . This condition is most vulnerable to occurring during the rainy season because the walls are continuously exposed to water. Damp walls then become the right area for the growth of mold or even other bacteria.
Unfortunately, mold stains on the walls can spread to other areas, such as cupboards, tables, or even the door of the house. Apart from making furniture rotten, mold stains in the house can cause wall paint to become porous. Of course, if left for too long, the condition of the house can be completely damaged.
To deal with these mold stains, most people usually repaint the walls of the house. Not without reason, mold stains often make the walls look dull. In some cases, mold stains can even cause the paint to fade.
But apart from repainting , you can use other tricks. This trick aims to clean mold stains on the walls without causing the paint to fade. Furthermore, this trick was shared by TikTok user @sabakimia_ through one of the uploaded videos.
Tricks for cleaning mold stains on walls.
In the 14 second video, he admits to using cleaning materials that are quite easy to obtain. To be clear, this ingredient is often used for cooking purposes. Yup, there are two kitchen ingredients that can be used as cleaning fluid for mold stains on walls.
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Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @sabakimia_ on Thursday (7/3), the two kitchen ingredients in question are baking soda and vinegar. So these two ingredients can help remove mold stains more safely, you know. And not only is it clean, the paint on the walls hasn't faded at all.
To use it, just prepare a small container and an old toothbrush as tools. Then add enough baking soda and vinegar. The dosage for each ingredient can be adjusted to the area of the stain on the wall, OK? However, make sure that the mixture of these two ingredients forms a paste-like texture. So it's not too dense or liquid.
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Next, apply baking soda and vinegar to the walls affected by mold stains. While smearing it, also rub the stain using the old toothbrush. Continue doing this process until the mold stain fades.
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If the stain has faded and disappeared, wipe the wall with a semi-wet cloth. Apart from removing remaining stains, this also aims to clean remaining baking soda and vinegar on the walls. Well, after wiping it, the walls look even shinier.
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This trick can basically be applied to mold stains caused by leaking AC water. So, this trick for cleaning mold stains can help prevent the spread of mold stains. Therefore, this trick could be a short-term solution.
For a long-term solution, you can repaint the walls at home with anti-fungal paint. Apart from that, make sure the air ventilation in the room tends to be good. Things like this will prevent mold stains from appearing on the walls of the house.
@sabakimia_ Eenie Meenie - Galuh
A quick way to deal with damp and moldy walls.
To deal with damp and moldy walls, here are some quick ways you can try.
1. Good ventilation.
Make sure the room has good ventilation so that air can circulate smoothly, reducing humidity.
2. Using a dryer.
Use a room dryer or exhaust fan to help remove damp air.
3. Use a dehumidifier.
A dehumidifier can help reduce moisture in the air, reducing mold growth.
4. Wiping the surface of sweat.
If the wall is damp due to cold sweat, wipe it immediately with a dry cloth.
5. Use antifungal paint.
Use paint that has an anti-fungal formula to prevent mold growth on the walls.
6. Clean regularly.
Clean the walls regularly with a suitable cleaner to prevent mold growth.
7. Using a heater.
Using a heater can help reduce humidity in the room.
8. Store goods properly.
Make sure items are not attached directly to the wall, so that air can circulate properly.
9. Improve the source of moisture.
If the damp walls are caused by a pipe or roof leak, repair the source of the moisture immediately.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
