Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Do You Have Mold?

After the storm, many homes have been impacted by flooding. Our Long Island Cleaning Company is trained to handle this problem naturally. Anything that can't be replaced and is non-porous can be safely cleaned using a natural cleaning solution of Tea Tree oil, Eucalyptus or Vinegar. There is no need to use bleach. To use vinegar as a mold inhibitor, it must be used full strength. Spray it on and leave it to dry. This will prevent about 86% of mold growth. The smell of the vinegar will dissipate after a few hours. White vinegar can be easily purchased at any supermarket. Look for at least 5% Acetic Acid on the label. Eucalyptus oil or Tea tree oil may be a little harder to purchase but are extremely effective mold and bacteria fighters. You can find them at most health food stores in half ounce bottles. The oils can be mixed using a ratio of one teaspoon oil to one cup water and put in a spray bottle. Let this solution stay on the surface to kill any mold spores and prevent the future growth of mold. Wiping the surface with a microfiber cloth after ten minutes will help polish the surface and absorb any remaining mold spores.

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