Once the humidity has taken possession of our interior, it is very difficult to get rid of it afterwards. Moreover, apart from being dangerous for the health in particular of the asthmatic people, the molds also cause damage on the wall covering, on the furniture, without forgetting the clothing effects. How to cure it ?
Warning signs: traces of humidity on the walls
The humidity in your home can manifest itself in different ways, such as the swelling of wall paint or the peeling of wallpaper, for example. In addition, the constant presence of fog on the interior panes of the windows or the development of whitish mushrooms on all the woodwork should also alert you.
And that’s not to mention warping baseboards and rust forming on your metal fixtures and fittings. These symptoms must be taken seriously, because it is the assurance that the humidity has settled in your home and that you must act without further delay. Indeed, do not wait for the black traces of mold to invade the walls to take the necessary measures.
When humidity ruins your life
Are you tired of those musty smells in your house, or that unpleasant feeling of cold every time you go to bed? If until now you were in the habit of keeping your windows closed, now consider leaving them wide open for at least thirty minutes each day, if not longer during the summer period. By letting in fresh air and the heat of the sun, you ventilate the room, but above all you renew the air. Repeat this gesture regularly, it is the basis of the ventilation of a dwelling – humid or not for that matter. Sometimes, this is enough to make the traces of mold disappear.
In the case where the humidity is higher, where the room does not have many openings, you must equip your house with a VMC system or controlled mechanical ventilation, allowing you to ventilate, in a way, the house mechanically. Also, do not block the air vents located at the top and bottom of the openings. Otherwise, a few daily gestures will also be adopted, such as ensuring that the VMC is well started in the bathroom when taking the shower, or no longer drying your clothes indoors.
Finally, you can also invest in an electric humidity absorber, more efficient than absorbers operating with calcium chloride (in crystals, tablets or gel) which absorbs humidity from the air and rejects it in the form of water. in a container to be emptied regularly.
Remove traces of mold from the walls
Now, concerning the black and brown stains on the walls or on the ceilings, the first thing to do is to remove the mold using a soft brush or an abrasive sponge dipped in soapy water to to clean. Repeat the same steps, then soak your sponge in a little diluted bleach. In order not to alter the paint, rub delicately until the biggest traces disappear. Dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
This operation can also be done with white vinegar mixed with tea tree essential oil. The solution is to be sprayed on the traces of humidity. Leave on for half a day before rinsing.
To conclude, even if you manage to remedy the unsightly manifestations of humidity and to sanitize, more or less, your home, this will in no way eradicate the scourge. Indeed, to completely solve this problem it must be treated at the source.