Mold on the ceiling, how to get rid

Comfort in the house - the dream of every owner. However, anyone, even the highest quality repair can spoil the mold - an unpleasant phenomenon that can occur on the walls and ceiling.

There is a mold - what to do? There are many ways to deal with it. Dealing with it is not easy, but possible. In this article we will explain how to get rid of mold on the ceiling in the bathroom.

What is mold?

First of all, it’s worth figuring out what mold is. Mold is a living microorganism. Its more common name is fungus. More precisely, mold is a collection of microscopic fungi.

Spores of microscopic fungi spread through the air. When a favorable environment emerges, spores begin to actively develop and multiply, forming a cluster.

Indoors mold can occur on:

• ceiling;
• walls;
• windows.

Mold can be of any color, but black mold is most common in a residential area.

Favorable environment

To understand how to deal with it, it is necessary to examine the environment in which the mold develops and spreads:

• She loves the wet environment. Therefore, the most common mold appears in the bathrooms.
• The lack of fresh air contributes to the appearance of mold. In rooms with a low level of ventilation, mold develops and spreads very quickly.
• High temperature in the room. At constant temperatures above 20 degrees, there is a risk of mold.
• Constant freezing of walls. Wall icing and their constant low temperature are also favorable factors for mold development.
• Excessive dirt in the room. Dirt becomes not only a source of dangerous and pathogenic bacteria, but also the cause of mold.
• The appearance of cracks in the walls. If the surface of the wall cracks, moisture will accumulate in its gaps. It is a favorable environment for the appearance of mold.

Causes

Why does mold appear in the bathroom on the ceiling? Consider the main reasons for its appearance:

1. Excessive moisture.
2. Lack of ventilation.
3. Lack of fresh air.
4. High air temperature in the room.

The main factor in the appearance of mold in the bathroom - a high level of humidity. Its distribution in the room can be affected by:

1. Lack of waterproofing. When water enters the floor between floors, a favorable environment for the development of mold is formed. This can occur if the neighbors on top often spill water on the floor in the bathroom.
2. The appearance of holes in the pipes. In the risers of water supply, in the ceilings and niches holes can be gradually formed. Leaking through the holes, the water permeates the concrete floors. Gradually formed a leak. Often, holes can occur at the joints of pipes, in welds.
3. Problems with sewage neighbors above. Leakage can also occur in sewers, which becomes a source of mold spread.
4. Lack of ventilation. Poor ventilation in the bathroom can be a source of excessive moisture.

Type of mold in the bathroom

In the bathroom, you can observe the appearance of the so-called "black" mold. This is the most common type. However, such a mold is very dangerous to human health.

Black mold contributes to the emergence of diseases such as:

• allergy;
• runny nose;
• bronchitis;
• asthma;
• laryngitis;
• pneumonia;
• diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• tracheitis;
• eczema;
• bronchial asthma;
• dermatitis;
• stomatitis;
• conjunctivitis.

Also, black mold can be a source of dizziness and headaches. It impairs immunity, reduces appetite, contributes to rapid fatigue and the emergence of fatigue in humans.

Обратите внимание! Black mold имеет разрушительное воздействие на отделочные и строительные материалы. Она может уничтожить практически все.

Prevention

To deal with mold is very difficult. In order not to face this problem, it is best to periodically carry out prevention.

There are 2 known methods:

1. Prevention заключается в нанесении средства, убивающего споры грибов. Это медный купорос. В гашеную известь необходимо добавить медный купорос. Полученная смесь наносится на места, в которых может появиться плесень. Готовая смесь имеет характерный голубой цвет.
2. The use of modern tools. The surface of the walls and ceiling are treated with a special antibacterial composition of antiseptic primer. In a wet room, its bactericidal properties are enhanced.

Fighting mold

What if the mold still appeared? To deal with it is quite difficult. To remove the mold completely, it will take a lot of time and effort.

There are many ways to fight. Consider the most effective ones.

The first method allows not only to completely get rid of the mold, but also to prevent its spread.

1. Cleaning the surface of the ceiling. It is necessary to remove plaster and whitewash.
2. Dust removal.
3. Priming the surface with an antiseptic primer. It is necessary to prime not only the surface of the ceiling, but also the joints between the floor slabs.
4. After the layer of antiseptic primer dries, you must apply another layer of primer to the ceiling. At this time, you can use a regular primer. It is necessary to strengthen the surface of the ceiling and increase the adhesion of building materials to the ceiling.
5. Plaster and putty the ceiling.
6. Primer treated surface.
7. Grinding the surface of the ceiling.
8. Coloring the ceiling.

Quick way

If it is not possible to use the traditional method of dealing with mold, you can use fast, but effective methods:

• Обработка поверхности потолка хозяйственным средством «White». Ее следует нанести на поверхность потолка при помощи кисти.
• Processing soap. Another effective method to combat mold. For work you will need the usual laundry soap. It should be diluted with water. You must strive to obtain a concentrated solution. The surface of the ceiling is treated with a sponge dipped in a solution of soap.

• Tea tree oil treatment. To obtain the finished solution, you must take two teaspoons of oil and dilute them in two glasses of water. Using a spray bottle, the solution is applied to the affected areas.
• Another effective way to combat mold is the use of soda and vinegar. To do this, rub soda into the areas affected by mold. Then, using a spray bottle, spray vinegar. There will be a chemical reaction. It will be accompanied by the appearance of bubbles. To remove mold it is necessary to take a brush for metal and thoroughly clean the surface. Then it should be rinsed with clean water.

To prevent mold from appearing

Mold is a dangerous enemy. To deal with it is difficult. The best time to prevent its occurrence. To prevent mold from appearing, you must follow these rules:

1. To air the room.
2. Do not allow a sharp temperature drop.
3. Monitor the level of humidity. In the bathroom it is not recommended to dry wet laundry. This contributes to mold.
4. Monitor the state of sewer pipes.
5. Monitor the operation of the ventilation system.
6. Use moisture-proof materials during repairs.

Video

This video shows the process of getting rid of mold: