How to GET RID OF MOLD | Don't use bleach!

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In this video your will find out how to safely use white vinegar to remove mold from your home.
Mold is a common problem in many homes, especially in areas with high humidity or moisture. It can cause unpleasant odors, unsightly stains, and even health problems if left untreated. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies that can help you get rid of mold, one of which is white vinegar.
White vinegar, also known as distilled vinegar, is a clear, acidic liquid that is made from fermented grain alcohol. It is commonly used as a household cleaner, disinfectant, and food preservative. White vinegar has a pH level of about 2.5, which makes it an effective mold killer.
There are several reasons why white vinegar is an excellent choice for removing mold from your home:
- Safe for you and your family.
- White vinegar is a natural, non-toxic substance that is safe to use around children and pets.
- Unlike some commercial mold cleaners, white vinegar does not contain harsh chemicals or fumes.
- White vinegar is an cheap solution that can save you money compared to buying commercial mold cleaners.
- White vinegar is a proven mold killer that can help you eliminate mold from your home quickly and easily.
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 - How to safely use vinegar to get rid of mold
0:31 - What is white vinegar
0:51 - Why use white vinegar to clean mold
1:22 - Why you don't use bleach to kill mold
2:02 - How to use vinegar to get rid of mold
2:19 - Mix white vinegar and water
2:33 - Apply the solution to the moldy area
2:46 - Scrub the moldy area
2:58 - Repeat if necessary
3:14 - How to prevent mold from growing

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@dryflyman7121 Жыл бұрын

Retired Building Surveyor here. Before deciding on any treatment it is essential that a proper diagnosis of the cause is established first. Particularly whether the mould is associated with a structural defect like rising damp or penetrative damp. In these cases mould is not always present, mainly water staining and degradation of building materials like plaster and timber etc. Condensation is an environmental problem caused mainly by the occupier, but exacerbated by poor building design and poor insulation. Prevention rather than cure is the essential thing. Not always popular advice. Occupiers have, in a lot of cases, already decided that it is the building’s fault not theirs ! Steady regular heat and ventilation are key recommendations. The colder the internal structure the more likely you are to suffer condensation. My experience was that modern lifestyle contributes a lot to condensation problems. Elderly/retired households are less likely to suffer as their lifestyle is different. Many other aspects to consider but it would take too long here. One final observation, wood chip wallpaper is the worst thing you can have on your walls. 95% of condensation mould problems I investigated had this dreadful material. In very serious cases dehumidifiers (not in bedrooms) are helpful, but Positive Pressure Fans are excellent.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Great input! Much appreciated. Indeed it's essential to tackle the source of moisture first and replace material if necessary, for permanent mold control

@lovettewilliams4114 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍 that was well done 👍 I enjoyed reading 📖 and learning from you.. we appreciate you sharing.. thank you 😊

@squid4451 Жыл бұрын

Basic question here. I've never owned a dehumidifier, but why is a dehumidifier in a bedroom not helpful?

@katperson7332 Жыл бұрын

@@squid4451 I’m also wondering that. Could it be that if it dries the air out too much then while you’re sleeping you could have discomfort in the sinuses?

@emmathompson6470 Жыл бұрын

@@katperson7332 I use a dehumidifier in bedrooms but only when not sleeping it dries out skin and the mouth if on when sleeping

@virginiahoffman8103 Жыл бұрын

Love your tips. Jacksonville, Florida

@Truth.Justice5974 Жыл бұрын

I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your household mold cleaning tip.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Great to see you more often :)

@marybarrett47 Жыл бұрын

good info - thank you

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! You're very welcome.

@midnightrunner684 Жыл бұрын

We dabbed over the mold with a sponge and straight bleach, waited a few days and painted over it with Killz paint .Thats been over 5 years and the mold has never returned

@shaquileoatmeal7365 7 ай бұрын

Bleach is always good but you might want to check behind the wall just to make sure though

@NeelSea 6 ай бұрын

No, bleach is NOT good. Bleach will make you think it’s gone but actually makes the billions of spores go airborne. It’s a no no in the mold KNOWLEDGE world

@carlitoragojo8063 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the your informative tips more power God bless..from the Phillipines olopsville Aries of San Mateo Rizal...

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us! 🙌

@stevec5465 Жыл бұрын

Will it kill Cordyceps? Joel

@Felhasználó-s4l Жыл бұрын

💯°/° hypo to rub through over the wall. The mold disappears !!! A good and cheap solution against steam: put salt in a plastic box. The salt absorbs the water (steam) what to do? drain the water from the salt, dry the salt in the oven and use it again. You don't need expensive machines, just put some bowls with salt next to the wall. This can also be used in the cupboard in a margarine box, just pour the water off it in winter.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@donnacsuti4980 Жыл бұрын

Problem salt can break down wood and other wall materials and takes long exposure. 10% bleach kills in 30 min to 1 hr and does less damage

@kennethz4466 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. What is hypo?

@Felhasználó-s4l Жыл бұрын

Nátrium-hipoklorit = hypo

@Felhasználó-s4l Жыл бұрын

with an open window, in a well-ventilated room with a mouth mask, perform the cleaning. and use a fan if you have one. when you are done with hypo cleaning, wash the wall with "scented" water

@peterrudy9207 Жыл бұрын

You could incorporate a ozone machine .

@hamishthecat4370 Жыл бұрын

A friend used milk on their ceilings claiming that the bacteria in the milk kills off the bacteria in the mould and paint over.

@shaquileoatmeal7365 7 ай бұрын

You do realize that mold isn't a bacteria right lol

@Peeved100 3 ай бұрын

@@shaquileoatmeal7365You do realize the poster was telling us what a *friend* believed to be true. Not necessarily what the poster believed. Right?

@elephantintheroom5678 Жыл бұрын

Just make sure there are no micro-cracks where it can access the nails or screws in your house, because it will RUST them out. And there's no stopping it once it starts. Is the risk worth using vinegar? Ask yourself that question, first.

@williammiller6110 Жыл бұрын

Wall materials such as sheetrock (shown throughout this video) MUST BE REMOVED and discarded to eliminate the mold due to porosity. Treating one side of it IGNORES the wall interior. Harder materials such as framing lumber can be sanded down THEN treated with fungicide... but sheetrock/drywall should be REMOVED on all affected areas + 2 feet beyond the edge of any visible growth.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Great info!

@toml.8210 Жыл бұрын

Is white vinegar the same as "cleaning vinegar? It's the cheap kind of vinegar you find at discount stores or in the cleaning isle at the grocery store.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

The only difference between cleaning vinegar and the distilled white vinegar is their levels of acidity. White vinegar is usually 95 percent water and 5 percent acid. By contrast, cleaning vinegar contains up to six percent acid and is around 20 percent stronger than regular white vinegar. Both can be used to effectively clean many different items and surfaces. Good luck cleaning!

@jonnyvondoom2631 Жыл бұрын

TCP works

@kitty-rp7bg Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤣 😅

@BSchmidty Жыл бұрын

If you use microfiber or other cloths, is it safe to keep and wash them? What about the scrub brushes?

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Yes no problem. Just was them as usual (hottest possible). Leave no chance for the mold? Then put them in a pre-wash with vinegar. Good luck!

@Rink03 Жыл бұрын

@@how-tohouse Hot water doesnt remove 'mold'

@Rink03 Жыл бұрын

@@how-tohouse Vinegar is good for pots and pans, but won't do a thing against MOLD

@tonyburton5706 Жыл бұрын

Bleach works very well

@JoyForlifeat50 Жыл бұрын

plz do NOT use bleach🤦‍♀️‼️ that is a myth, use vinegar is 50/50... better is hydrogen peroxide and after the exterior of the area is sprayed you will want to use a syringe, go through about 8-10 in above the entire area and saturate in the wall... also use a small drill, then patch and repaint the damage areas IF REMOVING the section and replacing the drywall is not an option for you ‼️‼️‼️ after molded area is remediated, use lysol wipes to test with a home kit for any return or residual missed...... (certified mold remiediator and lead abatement here) hope this helps 🙏‼️

@Rink03 Жыл бұрын

@@JoyForlifeat50 You're spreading lies, Bleach is the ONLY way to remove mold and mildew out of a house, and if its Black mold, Nothing you 'spray' on it will work, removal of the materials then use clorox to clean every surface in the house with it. Repainting does NOT get rid of Mold, I lived in an apartment place that had BLACK mold and they tore out rugs and repainted, yet it kept on spreading, mold propagates by Spores, Not by roots. Stop being so ignorant and please stop misleading people when it comes to removing Mold and mildew

@simonac688. Жыл бұрын

Pro Tip 11% hydrogen peroxide 👍👍

@Christine-ks4qi Жыл бұрын

Baking soda helps too

@drive-2786 Жыл бұрын

how to do ,explain

@LMC232 Жыл бұрын

This doesn't work as well as I'd hoped. The chemical option did the trick for me and has proved longer lasting.

@kennethz4466 Жыл бұрын

Which chemical or brand product you use?

@drive-2786 Жыл бұрын

yeah which chmeical .............LOWISE COLLINS ?

@m.e.p.b. 10 ай бұрын

what kind/brand please 🙏🙏🙏

@martinaguero6503 14 күн бұрын

@@m.e.p.b. TNT

@rustywater3219 Жыл бұрын

Just cover it with Killz paint primer. Voila, encapsulated.

@genossinwaabooz4373 Жыл бұрын

Says house-flipper landlord type!

@hanklee5400 Жыл бұрын

1/1 water/vinegar? thats fast and loose. white vinegar comes in at least 4%&5%...

@user-ce5sz9hj7y Ай бұрын

Does white vinegar works for dry walls?

@how-tohouse Ай бұрын

Yes, you can use white vinegar to remove mold from drywall. Spray undiluted vinegar on the mold, let it sit for an hour, then scrub gently. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry the area completely. Repeat if necessary.

@donaldcassidy1592 Жыл бұрын

Mold/bedbugs = sell or move immediately if present in home

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

'How to get rid of..' the other way ;-)

@billh.1940 Жыл бұрын

Donald, have you tried kerosene and a match, quick way to get rid of mold, and many pests, like wife.😮😮😅

@DivineLightPaladin Жыл бұрын

@@billh.1940what is wrong with you?

@billh.1940 Жыл бұрын

@@DivineLightPaladin it was a joke. But it is one way.

@darrenmetal3338 Жыл бұрын

Title says...DON'T use bleach.....me: what? using bleach for as long as I can remember for cleaning stains, mold etc and it works waaaay better than vinegar in my humble opinion

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Bleach is a very strong cleaner indeed, although be careful to use it on mold. Bleach contains water. The water travels down to the root of the mold and helps it thrive. This is why mold problems often become worse a few days after bleach is applied.

@TheDieselndust Жыл бұрын

@@how-tohouse bleach contains water. And you are recommending vinegar and water! LMAO. 🤦‍♂️

@poiboipi7508 3 ай бұрын

You used a clip from a video that strongly advocated for bleach over vinegar.

@neil-ko5ff Жыл бұрын

When it’s that bad change the Sheetrock because it’s definitely on the inside it’s not going away on inside you will still be breathing it so don’t listen to this

@preciousb2672 Жыл бұрын

I tired vinegar to get rid mould, it did’n work I even used baking powder with it

@bella-bee 3 ай бұрын

You need 10% vinegar not the usual 5% because it’s the acid that’s doing the work. Don’t add baking powder, which is just a mixture of a tartaric acid (quite weak) and sodium bicarbonate, which is an alkali and will further weaken your vinegar . They cancel one another out. Sorry, I’m not surprised it didn’t work.

@kevinreese8224 Жыл бұрын

I use fabric refresher and the mold never comes back to that spot in my experiences 👌🏽

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us!

@HeavenlyLights Жыл бұрын

You mean the liquid you pour in the last rinse of laundry? = fabric softener?

@tobylerone8416 Жыл бұрын

@@HeavenlyLightsI think he means fabric freshener like a product called Febreeze. I've never tried it on mould myself though.

@dr.debbiewilliams Жыл бұрын

What house?

@martinaguero6503 14 күн бұрын

at least you got mold

@disturbed5999 Жыл бұрын

Does this technique get rid of stalkers too. I'm asking so I won't need a good defense lawyer later 🤷🏾

@dingopisscreek Жыл бұрын

And there is me thinking they meant mould 😊

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for American spelling :)

@Theodora-uh4ck Жыл бұрын

You can't get rid of mold. It's inide of the walls and create mycotoxins unseen in the air.

@Koen75NL Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@JamesColeman12 Жыл бұрын

why this video sounds like it was voiced by an Ai? am i tripping ?

@christinemarshall1366 Жыл бұрын

It's spelt MOULD.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for American spelling :)

@61chickens Жыл бұрын

@@how-tohouse - Well this Englishman can excuse you, but I'm not sure the inhabitants of Mold in North Wales will be so charitable...😁

@yehehua3 Жыл бұрын

Isn`t Mold a place in North Wales😂

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for American spelling :)

@fifitrixibelle9279 Жыл бұрын

Mould is spelt…Mould not Mold

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for the American spelling :)

@fifitrixibelle9279 Жыл бұрын

@@how-tohouse ohh oops.. sorry we don’t spell that way it looked odd..my mistake

@veepee1741 Жыл бұрын

REMOVING MOLDS USING VINEGAR IS JUST TEMPORARY

@gropatapouf5998 Жыл бұрын

White vinegar doesn't work, I've tried it. Natural remedies don't work against serious problems in general.

@thedancingalien7766 Жыл бұрын

Scrub A dub Dub😅😅😅😅

@finleyfendt3750 Жыл бұрын

Best way to get rid of mold, sell, now. 👍👍👍. 5-9-2023

@Rink03 Жыл бұрын

Just take a match to it if its black mold and in everywhere, because you wont be able to get rid of it if its gotten deep intoa house. Mold will literally Eat wood and ruin your house and your health

@shortvideostutorials.1 Жыл бұрын

Make another video how to spell mould

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for American spelling ;-)

@stevep7950 Жыл бұрын

it is spelled Mould not mold. Mold is a town in wales.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for the American spelling ;-)

@righttoexplain Жыл бұрын

@@how-tohouse The spelling police are in town. 🤣

@missdee3470 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to tell you this but in America it's spelled mold

@Rink03 Жыл бұрын

In American English its 'Mold'

@holycow3355 Жыл бұрын

@stevep7950 You must be fun to have around, NOT !!!!!! NO REPLY READ.

@brunovanzuky1544 Жыл бұрын

Dont buy stuff use vinegar because its cheaper....End of video hire a company.....Nice

@drive-2786 Жыл бұрын

u have choices right ?

@mold.solutions 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, your advice is dangerous and honestly this video is hard to watch. Yes, Vinegar is better than bleach. That we can agree. But for you to spray mold with any product and then expect to go wipe it down, does not address the fact that mold is a living organism that wants to survive and defend itself. It will release spores and mycotoxins in an effort to survive and defend. We have had people wind up in the emergency room after doing this. A very small amount of mold and you may get away with this, but your video, is showing large levels of colonization. You are underestimating how toxic mold can be. Not JUST black mold, which is technically named Stachybotrys Chartum. I strongly recommend you relook at this video and do your homework before putting out information that if used could result in health issues for homeowners or renters.

@Jesus.Eternal Жыл бұрын

Do you ever feel like you’re all alone and no one cares about you? I want you to know something: you’re not alone. God cares about you. God loves you, and you don’t have to ever be lonely again. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life". (john 3:16) For Jesus says "we are worth more than sparrows" (Luke 12:7). Now, in order to remove this pain and emptiness we need to follow Jesus... and he’s just a prayer away. You can just pray a prayer like this: 'Father God, I want you to come into my life. Forgive me of my sins. I want to start this relationship with you now. Amen'.. If you’ll pray a prayer like that, God will hear it.

@Koen75NL Жыл бұрын

If you feel lonely just watch ghost movies

@midnightrunner684 Жыл бұрын

Trump is The Man..M.A.G.A 😊

@paularivera4574 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@paulrobinson2996 Жыл бұрын

Learn to spell ‘mould’ correctly.

@how-tohouse Жыл бұрын

Please excuse us for using American spelling ;-)

@gregfrie1458 Жыл бұрын

Water and chlorine

@Rink03 Жыл бұрын

dont even bother with water, get the outdoor extra strength Clorox and use it undiluted.

@timheersma4708 Жыл бұрын

Pool chlorine is 65% Sodium Hypochlorite (many tiimes stronger than household bleach...put in a spray bottle concentrated...wear a mask, spray on, close all doors and walk away for at least 24 hours. It will permeate into wall board.