{"id":3001,"date":"2021-12-07T06:04:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T06:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mould-removal.com.au\/?p=3001"},"modified":"2021-12-16T14:05:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T04:05:26","slug":"how-to-kill-mould","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mould-removal.com.au\/how-to-kill-mould\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Kill Mould"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1636580134046{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-65428f03b6bb7cd7e3055c4c577a63d8.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-65428f03b6bb7cd7e3055c4c577a63d8 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}\n<\/style><a href=\"tel:+1300219441\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off btn-inline-left \" id=\"default-btn-65428f03b6bb7cd7e3055c4c577a63d8\"><i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i><span>1300 219 441<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are so many options with mould cleaning chemicals on the market today, many consumers are confused as to what to do to kill mould. In this article, we will look at how to effectively kill mould using products that we as professionals use every day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before you kill the mould you must<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the source of the mould first \u2014 or it will come back<\/li>\n<li>You need to contain the area\u00a0\u2014 so disturbed mould spores in the cleaning process do not spread to other areas<\/li>\n<li>Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that we have that out of the way let&#8217;s look at the different mould cleaning solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Removing Mould with Oil of Cloves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have heard all sorts of information about how effective this is as a mould cleaning solution. The first question I ask is why? I mean there are so many other cheaper and more convenient and natural options available. The fact is that clove oil can leave stains and is an allergen for many people. Who knows, it may work, but I just don\u2019t see the need for it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638836554372{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-474466085e6e9da0a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-474466085e6e9da0a uvc-7647 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-474466085e6e9da0a h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Does Bleach Kill Mould?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]The truth is that Bleach is actually quite a good disinfectant and is great for deodorizing. It is also fairly easy to get a hold of and is quite inexpensive. But<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>it is inactivated by organic matter and therefore you must clean the surfaces first with a good detergent. Not to mention that it can be hazardous to your health<\/p>\n<p>So this begs the question, why use it in the first place? Let&#8217;s have a look at some more effective solutions[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638836554372{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-447566085e6e9da4f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-447566085e6e9da4f uvc-9233 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-447566085e6e9da4f h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Mould Removal with Simple Detergent<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]This surprisingly is a totally effective solution. Why? because detergent (even dish soap) contains a surfactant. This means it works as dishwashing liquid should, it cleans surfaces well. So how exactly do we do this? Let me introduce you to what we call the \u201cHEPA sandwich.\u201d<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Basically, you will HEPA vacuum all surfaces first \u2014 This is where you use a HEPA rated vacuum cleaner with a horse brush tip (see picture to the right) to vacuum the mould spores off the surface first<\/li>\n<li>Damp wipe all the surfaces with detergent<\/li>\n<li>HEPA vacuum surface again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is your HEPA sandwich, no magic chemical we use, we just remove the mould and get on with it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638836554372{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-541666085e6e9da83\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-541666085e6e9da83 uvc-3809 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-541666085e6e9da83 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Mould Removal with Vinegar<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_581\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is one of our favourite methods because it is reasonably effective, cheap, inexpensive, natural and is a non-hazardous solution. The way it works is that you have 3 buckets one is an 80% vinegar and 20% water solution, the second bucket is used to rinse the cloth and the last bucket is just water to rinse the surface. Basically, you will clean off the area a few square meters at a time. Just as the steps above, you must HEPA vacuum the surfaces first.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember however that, unlike detergent, vinegar does not contain a surfactant, so be prepared for a bit of elbow grease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-581 br-loaded\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/microbfibre.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/microbfibre-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/microbfibre.jpg 292w\" alt=\"We use microfiber cloth just like this one. You can purchase this from a local hardware like Bunnings.\" width=\"292\" height=\"242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-581\" data-breeze=\"http:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/microbfibre.jpg\" data-brsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/microbfibre-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/microbfibre.jpg 292w\" data-brsizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We use microfiber cloth just like this one. You can purchase this from local hardware like Bunnings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638836554372{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-418966085e6e9dab7\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-418966085e6e9dab7 uvc-271 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-418966085e6e9dab7 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Don\u2019t Just Kill The Mould<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that antibacterials such as bleach and hydrogen peroxide will most likely kill the surface mould however the mould has to be removed from the surface too? You cannot just simply kill the mould and leave the dead organisms there. These organisms and spores are still held allergenic and toxic properties and can cause adverse health effects. This is why I always stress removing the mould first before even considering antimicrobials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638836554372{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-85166085e6e9dae8\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-85166085e6e9dae8 uvc-3004 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-85166085e6e9dae8 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">What about Porous materials?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]By porous materials, we mean materials like plasterboard and carpets. As professionals, we follow mould standards (IICRC standards) which means we dispose of them. We cannot recover these materials since the mould has penetrated the surface and has grown through it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638836554372{margin-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-547266085e6e9db15\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-547266085e6e9db15 uvc-6105 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-547266085e6e9db15 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">But What is the Best Way to Kill Mould?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]The best way is simply to remove it. Simple as that. Don\u2019t get caught up in trying to use the latest mould cleaning product, just remove the mould. I have given a few tips above, but if you have a large mould problem you should consider calling the mould experts. If you require mould removal in Brisbane services please call us on 1300 346 988 or <strong><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mould-removal.com.au\/mould-removal-remediation\/\">book online<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with us today.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639627486852{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #124370), color-stop(100%, #83A8C4));background: -moz-linear-gradient(left,#124370 0%,#83A8C4 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left,#124370 0%,#83A8C4 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(left,#124370 0%,#83A8C4 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(left,#124370 0%,#83A8C4 100%);background: linear-gradient(left,#124370 0%,#83A8C4 100%);&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-904766085e6e9db40\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-904766085e6e9db40 uvc-247  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-904766085e6e9db40 h4'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h4 style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;\">Let Us Help<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-904766085e6e9db40 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #76ba3a;\"><em>Operating Across SEQ and Greater Sydney<\/em><\/h5>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-fe33202859f3529347749af9fea72184.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-fe33202859f3529347749af9fea72184 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mould-removal.com.au\/index.php\/quote\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off \" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-fe33202859f3529347749af9fea72184\" title=\"Quote\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>GET FAST QUOTE<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many options with mould cleaning chemicals on the market today, many consumers are confused as to what to do to kill mould. 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