Over the years I have found three natural ingredients that kill mold: Tea tree oil (an essential oil
found in most health food stores), grapefruit seed extract and vinegar.
There are pros and cons of each, but all three work. Vinegar is by far
the cheapest. Tea tree oil is expensive, but it is a broad spectrum
fungicide and seems to kill all the mold families it contacts. The
problem is that it has a very strong smell, but that dissipates in a few
days. Grapefruit seed extract is also expensive, but has no smell.
Mold can be dangerous to your health, even if you aren’t allergic.
Many people react to mold by getting tired and even depressed. Try to
stay on top of moisture and mold as soon as either arises. Dry out
anything that is damp, such as basements (use a dehumidifier) and
carpets. Fix leaks in plumbing and roofs. Wipe up spills. Make sure
water doesn’t escape from shower curtains. Vigilance will pay off!
Grapefruit Seed Extract
The advantage of using grapefruit seed extract instead of tea tree oil for killing mold is that it is odorless.
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes about 2 cups, lasts indefinitely
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