Everyone wants to live in a clean and healthy environment. You can keep your surroundings clean by regular cleaning, but healthy? Well, that’s quite dubious. Mold is a kind of fungus that grows anywhere, including your couch. And to escape such conditions regular upholstery cleaning is very important. Mold growing on your upholstery cannot only ruin its fabric but also cause serious health issues. Hence, it’s necessary to deal with mold on the urgent basis. You can do some simple home remedies to get rid of mold and get it away from your life.
Before you Proceed with Mold Removal Process
- Make sure to wear gloves
- Choose a sunny day for mold removal. A rainy or humid day can worsen the situation.
- Take your upholstery outside, so the mold spores do not spread inside the house.
- Use a soft bristle brush to gently scrub the mold spore off the couch. (throw the brush after use)
- Vacuum the mold affected area to get rid of deeply seeped mold. ( throw the vacuum bag outside)
- Test the cleaning solution on a least noticeable area of the couch. Use the solution only if the color of the fabric does not fade away.
Here are the Methods for Getting Rid of Mold
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Using Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide is a highly effective ingredient that helps you get rid of mold. Not only mold, but it can remove bacteria, viruses and other fungi from the things.
Material Required
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Spray Bottle
- Water
- Soft cloth
Mold Removal Process
- Add 1 part of hydrogen peroxide with 3 parts of water in a spray bottle and give it a good shake.
- Mist the solution over the targeted area.
- Let the solution dry.
- When the solution dries off, spray it again over the same area and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Give a gentle rub to the stained area with a soft clean cloth.
- Repeat the entire process if the stain does not vanish properly.
- Dampen a cloth in the clean water and rub it across the solution.
- Let the affected area dry completely before moving it back to the house.
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Using Baking Soda
Baking soda is an effective alternative that can kill the mold forming on the upholstery. It is completely safe for humans, but don’t forget to wear the gloves before starting the process.
Material Required
- Baking Soda
- Water
- Spray Bottle
- Soft bristle brush
- Vinegar
Mold Removal Process
- Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. And shake it well.
- Spray the solution over the moldy area.
- Scrub the solution using soft bristle brush gently.
- Rinse the treated area with clean and warm water.
- Spray the vinegar over the affected area and let it dry. Spraying the area with vinegar ensures the mold has been killed.
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Using Rubbing Alcohol
You can also use rubbing alcohol for getting rid of mold from the upholstery.
Material Required
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Spray Bottle
- Soft cloth
- Water
Mold Removal Process
- Add equal parts of rubbing alcohol and water in the spray bottle and shake it properly.
- Spray the cleaning solution on the mold affected locations on the furniture.
- Scrub the stain using a soft cloth.
- Moist another clean cloth with clean water and rub it across the surface to remove the solution.
- Expose the furniture to the sun for a few hours to let it dry completely before moving back to the room.
Tips to prevent mould growth on upholstery
You can use the following tips:
- Use dehumidifiers and fans etc in order to keep the air in the house fresh and dry.
- Keep the upholstery fresh and clean.
- Keep water and its sources away from the upholstery.
- Give sunbath to your upholstery when required and get rid of dampness.
- Use of chemicals or products which can absorb water particles like silica gel.
Seek Professional Help
If the mold has spread across a large area of your furniture then prefer calling the professional cleaner instead of doing it yourself. The professionals at Squeaky Clean Sofa know to how to deal with such conditions. You can call us anytime throughout the week and get the instant help.
