Removing mold is a rather simple task to accomplish just as long as you know the basics. The first of which is to identify mold. Do an overall check of your home, from top to bottom in order to find out if you have mold inside your home.

How can you tell of its mold and not something else?

Well, mold is usually green or black and looks slimy. It also has a musty order which you can easily smell; just imagine damp forest moss and you can imagine what household moss might look like.

The likely places where you might find these would be in the places of your home that are almost always damp. Try the bathroom, the basement, the patio as well as your carpets and couch. Mold can also thrive in organic items such as in wood and in paper.

After identifying it, the next task is to remove it. First of all, you need to make sure that you have all your safety equipment. Do note that some types of mold can be very hazardous and would require professional cleaning. Now, you would need a respirator mask which would prevent any spores from entering your lungs, your rubber gloves so you won’t have to touch the mold and eye protectors to prevent them from getting in your eye. After use, dispose of these items immediately as they are already contaminated.

Wet the moldy area to prevent any mold spores from flying into the air before you spray the cleaning agent. You can purchase the cleaning agents from home supply stores but if you would like something home made, try the bleach and water solution which many people find very effective for this job.

There are three proven substances that help in removing mold. This includes tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract and vinegar. They each have their pros and cons and the tea tree oil can be rather expensive but some feel it is worth it to get rid of mold naturally and not introduce harsh chemicals into the home.

To use the tea tree oil you need to mix it with water (about 2 tbsp of the former to 2 cups of the latter) and then spray it on the mold. It has a rather strong smell but it would disappear in a day or two. Tea tree oil can be expensive but you only need a small amount.

Grape fruit seed extract is a great natural mold killer and is not as expensive as tea tree oil. To use this, mix 20 drops in 2 cups of water and apply to the mold.

Vinegar is the least expensive and is reputed to kill 80% of mold when used undiluted. Simply put it in a spray bottle and spray on the mold. Leave for a few hours and wipe away any remaining mold.