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Mold can be a very dangerous thing to have in your home, especially in the kitchen. It can cause a variety of respiratory problems, and if ingested, it can even be deadly.
That’s why it’s important to know how to identify kitchen mold and get rid of it as soon as possible. It’s not always easy to find, but if you know what to look for, it shouldn’t take more than a few days at most.
Kitchen mold can be black, gray, or white in color, and often has a musty smell. It typically starts out as small spots on the walls or ceilings of your kitchen and then spreads to cover larger portions.
You can find mold on the floors and even underneath your kitchen counters and cupboards. It usually grows where there is standing water, so you’ll find it in your sink, on the backsplash behind your faucet, and even under your dishwasher.
Here are a few simple ways you can get rid of kitchen mold:
To clean grout and tiles, make a solution using warm water and bleach. Dip an old toothbrush or scrubbing brush into the solution and scrub the affected areas.
Grout and tiles are porous, so you’ll have to let the solution sit for several minutes before scrubbing it off with a sponge or rag. After you have washed away the moldy grout or tile, wipe down all surfaces with clean water to rinse away bleach residue.
You’ll have to wash cabinets and wood with warm soapy water. Dish soap is typically strong enough, but if the mold has grown deep into the wood, you may need to use a mixture of dish soap and bleach.
Cupboards should be wiped down thoroughly before they are aired out for several hours. If any areas were scrubbed with bleach, they should be aired out for even longer.
The sink area is one of the most common places for kitchen mold, so you should always check it. Scrub the backsplash behind your sink, as well as the sides of your faucet and under your dishwasher.
You should also clean out your garbage disposal since the mold tends to grow there as well. Pull out all removable components from underneath the kitchen sink and give them a good scrubbing with soap and water.
You must check the water leak behind the ceiling and wall. Clean with a solution of bleach and warm water. Reduce humidity by opening windows and using a fan.
You can also apply paint to the affected area to prevent mold from growing again. If you do not have enough time or money to repaint, then covering with an anti-mold product will work just fine.
Kitchen mold can be a very dangerous threat to your home and family’s health, but as long as you know what to look for and how to eliminate it, you should have no problem keeping it away from your kitchen.
If you are unable to do it yourself or if the mold is too extensive for home remedies, contact a professional. They will be able to clean your kitchen for you in no time. Mold can cause serious problems when ignored so act quickly and remember to stay safe!
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