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Mold and mildew can affect nearly every area of your home. Excess moisture (including humidity) can create the perfect conditions for mold to grow. Mold is more than just an eyesore. All different species of mold can contribute to sensitivities, allergies, and disease. In some cases, consistent mold exposure in the home can lead to infection and illness. And, of course, mold spores are notoriously tricky to remove. It invades all absorbent or porous materials, seeping layers deep.
Don’t worry; with help from Charlie’s Soap, you can effectively remove mold and mildew stains, no matter where you find them. Here’s how to do it the Charlie’s Soap way.
Safety First
Before you take on that moldy residue, it’s important to protect yourself. Cleaning mold requires you to get up close and personal with those gnarly mold spores, which puts you at greater risk of exposure. Mold spores can be absorbed through your skin or inhaled, and if you have any sensitivities, this exposure could aggravate your allergies or irritate your skin and lungs.
Luckily, you can reduce exposure through a few simple precautions. Be sure to wear gloves and cover exposed skin on your arms. Additionally, it’s best to wear a respirator or a face mask while cleaning to prevent inhalation. Once you’re protected against exposure, you’re ready to jump in.
Charlie’s Soap Mold-Cleaning Solution
Our secret to mold removal? Charlie’s Soap oxygen bleach. Our oxygen bleach is gentle on surfaces of every type and can help lift mold and mildew stains. It works to strip the mold from a variety of surfaces.
Add a scoop of our oxygen bleach to a spray bottle of warm water and mix thoroughly. With this solution, you can remove mold growth all over your home.
Mold on Walls and Floors
If you’ve noticed mold creeping up your walls and along the sides of your floors, it’s important to act quickly–the sooner, the better. Mold grows at an incredible rate, so once you see signs of mold, it’s best to clean it as soon as possible.
For walls and laminate floors, start by wiping away the mold with a damp cloth. Once you’ve removed as much of the mold as possible, you’ll want to treat the area with a powerful cleaner, even if all of the visible mold has been removed. This step helps eliminate the remaining mold and reduce the chance of resurgence.
Apply our oxygen bleach mixture to the affected area, gently scrub, and then rinse thoroughly. Afterward, allow the area to dry completely to prevent regrowth.
Mold on Wood Floors
When mold attaches to wood, it can be especially hard to remove. Highly porous and absorbent, wood holds tight to mold spores once it’s exposed. To remove mold from wood floors, begin by wiping away the surface residue. Then, add our Charlie’s Soap oxygen bleach solution. Allow the solution to sit for 10 minutes to penetrate deeper into the wood. Then, gently scrub the area with a sponge or soft brush.
At this point, you’ve likely removed most of the mold from your wooden floor. However, mold spores have probably set up residence below the top layer of the wood. To eliminate all mold and maintain the longevity of your floors, it’s best to break out the sandpaper. Gently sand away the top few layers of wood to remove any excess wood. Once done, refinish the exposed areas of the floor.
Bathroom Surfaces with Mold
Bathrooms are hot spots for humidity, so it’s no surprise that they tend to attract mold and mildew. Grout is often a breeding ground for mold. Luckily, our oxygen bleach solution is ideal for cleaning mold from grout. Apply our cleaning solution and allow it to sit for 10 minutes on the surface. Then, scrub the grout and rinse it away with hot water. Afterward, consider turning on the bathroom fan or opening a window to allow the grout to dry completely.
Washing Machine Mold
Yep, that’s right—your washing machine could be full of mold. Traditional detergents, packed with synthesized fragrances and fillers, tend to linger in your washer after the rinse cycle. As moisture and residual cleaner build up in your washing machine, it can create the perfect conditions for mold growth. To remove mold from your washing machine, start by scrubbing at any visible mold in the drum with our oxygen bleach cleaning solution. For best results, make sure to check the gasket and the area around the lid. Then, run a hot water cycle with a few scoops of Charlie’s Soap oxygen bleach. When the cycle has finished, leave the washer door propped open to allow it to dry completely.
Washer Maintenance for Mold Prevention
The bad news—even after stripping the spores, your washer is still a hotspot for mildew. So, how do you keep mold away for good? The short answer: Charlie’s Soap. Unlike traditional detergents, Charlie’s Soap laundry solutions can actually be used to clean your machine. If you’re using non-Charlie’s laundry detergents or fabric softeners, here’s how Charlie’s Soap can help you keep your washer in tip-top shape.
Our expertly designed detergents bind to the residue and wash away in the rinse cycle. That means mold spores won’t be able to attach to grease and detergent residue in your washer drum. Whether you go with our liquid and powder detergents or our convenient pre-measured laundry packets, simply add a full dose of Charlie’s Soap into an empty washer and run a hot water cycle to keep residue at bay. For best results, run a cleaning cycle with Charlie’s Soap at least once a month, and say goodbye to mold and mildew.
Clean and Healthy Homes with Charlie’s Soap
At Charlie’s Soap, we’re committed to helping you clean your home while reducing your environmental impact. Our eco-friendly mold solutions help you keep your home in tip-top shape without the nasty chemicals. From your laundry to your home exterior, we’ve got you covered. Explore more multi-purpose cleaning power from Charlie’s Soap.
