My new apt was havin mold problem due to too humid (14th flr & less sunlight xposed) & lack of enuf air circulation.
I tried searchin 4 an solution, I knew the best way was to purchase a unit humidifier. Bt it cost too much 2 my wallet & hard 2 find it here.
Alternative solution was homemade dehumidifier as T-tree oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract & Vinegar. The most cheapest way was Vinegar, I guess I wil gv it a try Below info was wat I managed 2 find online:
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* Tea Tree Treasure
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Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I've used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug, and a moldy shower curtain. Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong, but it will dissipate in a few days.
2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.
Makes 2 cups
Preparation Time: Under a minute
Shelf Life: Indefinite
Storage: Leave in the spray bottle
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* Grapefruit Seed Extract
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The advantage of using grapefruit seed extract instead of tea tree oil for killing mold is that it is odorless.
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.
Makes 2 cups
Preparation Time: A minute or so
Shelf Life: Indefinite
Storage: Leave in the spray bottle
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* Vinegar Spray
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Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours.
I heard those salt lamp oso wil helps fight mold problem as well, coz it was made from salt (salt wil sucks wet/water away) ??!
Need help~ Mold problems
January 30th, 2007 at 09:16 am
January 30th, 2007 at 06:32 pm 1170181925