If you find a mold infestation in your home under 10 square feet, you can clean it with various household products. No matter which solution you select, protect yourself from mold spores with long sleeves, a hair cover, mask, and goggles. Doing so avoids adverse reactions to mold, such as eye watering, throat irritation, coughing, and sneezing. Review more cleaning solutions your mold inspection team in Orange County want you to know about and remember, any infestation over 10 square feet calls for professional remediation. 

Lemon Juice

The acidity in lemon juice kills mold spores and provides a pleasantly-fresh scent. To clean mold with lemon juice, spray the liquid over the affected area and allow it to stand for about 5 minutes. Use undiluted lemon juice for best results. Scrub the remaining mold with a scrub brush. You can also use the abrasive side of a sponge. Lemon juice can additionally be used to clean and deodorize your sinks and cutting boards. 

Essential Oils

Tea tree oil is naturally antifungal, making it an effective mold killer. Combine 1 tablespoon of this essential oil with 1 cup of water and pour the solution into a spray bottle. Allow it to stand for about an hour, then clean the affected surface with a scrub brush. 

Since tea tree and other essential oils can cause bad reactions in pets if ingested or inhaled, keep your furry friends away from the affected area until it has been fully cleaned. Mold allergy symptoms in pets can include hotspots, hair and fur loss, yeast infections, rashes, ear infections, and paw chewing. 

Bleach 

Bleach is an effective mold killer, though unlike white vinegar it cannot penetrate porous surfaces to provide a deeper clean. If you clean with bleach, keep windows open and fans on to avoid respiratory issues. Never combine bleach with ammonia when cleaning mold or anything else, since the combination can cause serious if not fatal reactions. It should not be mixed with any other chemical cleaners for the same reason.

To make a mold-killing solution with bleach, pour 1 part bleach and 10 parts water into a spray bottle. Spray the affected area and wipe it up with a sponge. 

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