Going Green to Clean
Going Green to Clean
Mold in bathrooms and kitchens is an inevitable byproduct of these areas where moisture collects. While harsh chemical cleaners will definitely rid you of mold and mildew, there are some environmentally-safe substances that will do the trick as well. Three of these all natural ingredients are vinegar, tea tree oil, and grapefruit seed extract. Of the three, vinegar, found in most household kitchens, is the cheapest and most easily found. Tea tree oil, found in most health food stores, is a powerful, spectrum fungicide, but has a very strong smell and is expensive. And grapefruit seed extract, while odorless, is also expensive.
Vinegar
Vinegar is purported to kill eight-two percent of molds. You can easily make yourself a good vinegar spray by pouring white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle to spray on mold. Let the sprayed vinegar set for a few hours and then rinse for a clean mold-free area.
Tea Tree
Tea tree spray, with its strong odor is about the best mold cure around. Though expensive, tea tree spray is highly effective in the fight against mold and mildew, with a little going a long way. If you can stand the odor for the few days it will take for it to dissipate, it is well worth the trouble. To make your tea tree spray, combine two teaspoons of tea tree oil with two cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake the mixture well and spray on mold or mildew. Do not rinse.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Your second best defense against mold and mildew is grapefruit seed extract spray. The advantage of using grapefruit seed extract is that you don’t have to endure any odor but still get a pretty good mold cleaner. Combine twenty drops of grapefruit seed extract with two cups of water and spray on mold and mildew. As with tea tree spray, do not rinse for best results.
Mold and mildew can be very dangerous to your health. And people with mold or mildew allergies are particularly susceptible to its danger. To reduce the likelihood of developing a mold or mildew problem, be vigilant about keeping basements and carpets dry. In addition, make sure you repair all leaks in plumbing and roofs.
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