Mold in the basement - how to get rid of it

Created: 12/29/2021, 12:28 PM

By: Janine Napirca

Mold in the cellar © Jochen Tack / Imago

Do you want to get rid of mold in your basement?

You can find out here which causes are responsible for mold growth and which home remedies you can use to remove it.

Mold is a real problem in many households.

Mold can

not only form on

or in the

Even the

is not immune to mold.

However, as soon as you know the causes of mold in the basement, you can prevent mold infestation in the future.

There are also some

that can be used to get rid of mold in the basement.

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Causes of mold in the basement

Since mold mainly forms due to

, the basement is in most cases the ideal breeding ground for mold.

If your basement is affected, you should act quickly, because mold is harmful to

and can lead to

, for example .

There are generally three causes for mold growth in the basement:

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This is how you can prevent mold in the basement

Correct ventilation

is the basic requirement to prevent mold growth in the basement.

Leaving the cellar window permanently on tilt may reduce the typical cellar smell.

In fact, this is exactly what causes damp walls in the basement and mold is programmed.

In order to always have an eye on the humidity in your basement, you should

set up

a so-called

.

The measuring instrument determines whether the air humidity is in the optimal range - that would be a

for the basement

- or not.

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Good

is also essential to prevent future mold in the basement

. If your basement is frequently affected by mold,

can be worthwhile. Use appropriate insulation materials to ensure that the basement walls are warm and to prevent excessive moisture. When renovating, you can also work with lime plaster and lime paint, capillary-active building materials or building boards made of polyurethane. In addition, a

prevent mold. The barrier protects against rising soil moisture and stops rising water. In addition, the horizontal barrier in the masonry prevents the soil water from evaporating on the outer wall surface of the cellar.

Fight mold in the basement - it works with these home remedies

On the one hand, you can remove mold stains with mold removers from the trade.

The mold and spore killers are applied to the affected areas, depending on the manufacturer's instructions.

You should

definitely

wear

and a

when

.

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Alternatively, molds in the basement can also be

removed

with

:

• Removing mold in the basement with vinegar

  : Vinegar has the advantage that, unlike chemical products, it does not contain any toxic substances. Molds do not tolerate the low pH value of vinegar, which is why the home remedy is ideal for combating mold. Drizzle vinegar on a cloth and rub the mold stains with it. Then wipe it with a damp cloth. However, be careful with limestone walls. Mold-infested lime walls in the basement must not be treated with vinegar, as this worsens the mold.

• Alcohol in the fight against mold in the basement

  : Alcohol with a concentration of at least 70 percent is also suitable for

  combating

  mold in the basement.

  However, it evaporates quickly, which is why several mold treatments may be necessary.

  On the one hand, alcohol has a disinfecting effect, on the other hand, it removes moisture from the wall and thus the breeding ground for mold.

• Hydrogen peroxide as a miracle cure against mold in the basement

  : If you want to combat mold in the basement with hydrogen peroxide, you should first test the affected areas for moisture with blotting paper and, if necessary, dry them with a hairdryer.

  Because for mold control with hydrogen peroxide, the surface must be completely dry.

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