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Why an unpleasant mold smell has settled in the house and how to get rid of it: expert advice
08.12.2023 14:00
If you don't know how to remove black mold from walls, tiles or ceilings, pour undiluted white vinegar into a spray bottle, spray the affected area and leave for about an hour.
As reported by ADVICE.NEWS , vinegar can kill 82% of known types of fungi.
Causes of bad odor
The smell of mold is caused by fungus, which in turn is caused by excessive dampness. This problem is often found in apartments in old housing stock.
Visiting such a room evokes associations with stagnant water or dirt.
You can spend a lot of time every year cleaning, maintaining order, cleanliness and cosmetic repairs, but the smell, once it appears, will never go away on its own.
Typical signs of mold infestation
In addition to the already mentioned characteristic “damp” smell and feeling of increased humidity, signs of mold infestation include, first of all, stains on the walls in places that receive the least sunlight and where moisture remains longer.
In addition, mold can be recognized by the presence of rust spots on pipes, since they are often adjacent to mold spots.
How to remove mold smell
There are many ways to eliminate the smell of mold, so we will share one of them, which will help remove the unpleasant "aroma" from bed linen. To eliminate it, you can add conditioner or a little vinegar solution when washing.
It wouldn’t hurt to pre-soak the laundry in a vinegar solution – this will kill the bacteria that most often cause the unpleasant odor.
