| In my previous article, where I discussed about cleaning | | | | While the water element of bleach penetrates through |
| solution for DIY mold removal at home, I mentioned | | | | the surfaces and feed the roots. Therefore |
| about using bleach. Today I am going to talk about the | | | | remediating porous materials with bleach is said to |
| effectiveness of bleach, its usage and limitations as a | | | | accelerate mold growth rather than stopping and killing |
| mold removal product. | | | | it. |
| Bleach is the product we have known for years to be | | | | Bleach is corrosive. It releases harmful fumes that can |
| good at killing bacteria and viruses. Some believe | | | | cause serious health problems. When bleach is used, |
| bleach can kill mold as well. | | | | make sure you follow proper safety measures to |
| Yes, bleach is a mold killer, but that's limited to molds | | | | protect yourself from inhaling the toxic fumes. |
| grow on non-porous materials such as counter tops, | | | | In conclusion, bleach can be used as mold removal |
| tiles, bathroom, shower glass, tubs, etc. When dealing | | | | product for non-porous surfaces like glass, tiles, tubs, |
| with mold infection on non-porous surfaces, you can | | | | countertop and etc. Do not ever use bleach on porous |
| use a mixture of less than a cup of bleach to one | | | | materials like wood and drywalls. It expedites mold |
| gallon of water to effectively disinfect and kill the | | | | infestation due to the water content of bleach. |
| organism. | | | | Remember to put on protective gears whenever |
| However, the use of bleach to kill molds on porous | | | | dealing with any cleaning solution such as bleach. Do |
| materials is not recommended for the fact that bleach | | | | not mix bleach with ammonia, as this will create toxic |
| contains 99% of water. When bleach is used to clean | | | | fumes. Bleach is not registered with EPA as a mold |
| and disinfect porous materials like wood and drywall, | | | | removal product. Thus the effectiveness of killing mold |
| the iodine structure of bleach prevents Chlorine from | | | | with bleach is not proven. |
| soaking into the materials to kill the roots of molds. | | | | |