Remove Mold From Basement Carpet

Vinegar to kill mold.

Remove mold from basement carpet.

Removing carpet mold with commercial or professional treatments 1. You should do the same in the area where the carpet was fitted. If you don t have access to a steam. Using a brush sweep the mold traces from the back and front of the carpet use a stiff brush to dislodge the mold from the carpet.

Use an anti mold treatment. Anti mold or antifungal sprays are available at most drug stores and supermarkets. Ong et al 2014. Carpet cleaning products that contain deodorizers will remove the mildewy smell as.

Hydrogen peroxide mold removal cup of hydrogen peroxide 1 cups of water 5 drops of lemon essential oil. Using a steam cleaner. Using a stiff scrubbing brush apply a soap and water mixture to the area. Multiple studies have found that the heat of a thorough steam cleaning is one of the most effective ways to kill mold.

Ventilate the space by opening windows or if possible to remove the rug take it outside to treat it. However it takes more than a squirt of this mild acid based cleaner to kill mold. Remove mold from carpet method 2 first perform a base cleaning of the carpet using a steam cleaner if possible. If you cannot remove or lift the carpet proceed by treating the visible surface mold.

You will want to clean the flooring below the carpet in the same manner scrubbing it with the soapy water mixture. Scrub the area thoroughly until all of the residue from the mold is removed. Try a carpet cleaning product. After the initial surface clean is done mix 1 cup of household bleach hypochlorite solution with 1 gallon of water.

Now using a vacuum cleaner clean all the affected areas.