Handling Exterior Mold Growth

Handling Mold Growth

How To Remove Mold From My House?

Once you notice the beginnings of mold growth on exterior walls, you need to do immediate clean-up before it starts spreading to the rest of your home.

To do this, you can try some of these natural home remedies:

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Chlorine Bleach

Either a regular household bleach or industrial-grade sodium hypochlorite can destroy mold and remove the discoloration. But despite its effectiveness, this type of solution is quite harsh on surfaces and can, therefore, wash away the vibrancy of your exterior wall paint. To avoid this, make sure to dilute it first before applying.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Another solution you can try to kill mold and remove stains is by using hydrogen peroxide with a 3% to 10% solution. While it does have the same bleaching properties as the previous option, it’s not as harsh on the surface. This means you don’t have to worry about damaging your paint or inhaling unhealthy chemicals.

Borax or Baking Soda 

Baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate) and borax can both inhibit mold growth because they have a high PH value (8.3 and 9.13 respectively) that disrupts the ecosystem of the mold’s natural environment. As a result, either of the two components can safely and instantly mitigate the spread of this fungus.

When Do I Call Professionals To Get Rid Of Mold?

If you catch mold growth at an early stage, you can use any of the treatment options above. However, if it has already spread to over ten or more square feet, you need to get professional assistance from reputable home maintenance companies — like Handy Andy Hawaii.

Our experts are trained at combating mold growth at home while preserving the quality of your home. We make sure to take care of your property in the best way possible to ensure that you and your family live in a safe and healthy home. 

If you need help addressing mold problems, contact us today!

Learn more about how Handy Andy Hawaii can serve you here.

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