6 Effective Ways to Treat Moldy Walls

Moldy walls not only cause aesthetic loss but also pose a potential risk to the health of family members. So how to overcome this situation? Let’s find out the causes of moldy walls and 6 effective ways to treat moldy walls with Uskolor Surface Expert through the article below.

Causes of moldy walls

Before dealing with moldy walls, we need to understand what causes this phenomenon, so that we can handle it thoroughly.

There are many causes of moldy walls, the common causes are:

Leaking water system

Not waterproofing the house

Old house has been used for many years, so the waterproofing ability has degraded

Using poor quality construction materials

The project is located in a humid climate all year round

6 effective ways to deal with moldy walls

• Remove mold on house walls with Javen bleach

Using Javen detergent to clean the wall does not completely kill the mold. But this is a very effective, fast and economical temporary treatment. Javen water is widely known for its main use in bleaching clothes but has high antibacterial properties. Using Javen to remove mold that has stuck on the wall for a long time helps the wall to be bright and clean.

How to do:

Mix 0.5ml of Javen bleach with 1 liter of water

Use a brush or dry cloth to clean the moldy area. Dip the paint roller into the Javen solution diluted with enough amount and roll it on the moldy wall.

After finishing the moldy area, open the window and turn on the fan to dry the wall quickly, and at the same time dispel the chemical smell.

• Remove mold on house wall paint with fresh lemon

Fresh lemon is a popular ingredient. This fruit has cleaning properties due to the citric acid in its composition. On the other hand, lemon has a pleasant aroma, so you can completely rest assured to use it. That is also the reason why fresh lemon is often used by families to remove mold on the wall.

How to do:

Step 1: Wet the wall in the moldy area.

Step 2: Rub lemon on the moldy areas or apply lemon juice on the moldy areas.

Step 3: Use a brush to scrub the mold stains and then dry with a clean cloth.

• Remove mold from house walls with vinegar and salt

Vinegar or white vinegar is an ingredient that is easily found in every family’s kitchen. Similar to lemon, vinegar is also acidic and has strong cleaning properties, so it can remove mold on the walls.

How to do:

Step 1: Mix vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio and boil it

Step 2: Add a little salt and stir well

Step 3: Use a paint roller to roll on the wall

Step 4: Use a dry cloth to wipe the wall

• Use soap to remove mold from house walls

Soap can be used to treat areas of walls with light mold.

How to do:

Step 1: Dilute soap with water in a 1:3 ratio

Step 2: Use a soft brush soaked in soap solution and scrub the moldy wall

Step 3: After scrubbing, you need to dry the wall that has just been de-molded with a dry soft cloth and turn on the fan to let the wall dry.

• Use specialized chemicals to remove moss and mold

There are many mold removal products on the market today, such as ceilings, walls, etc. This is a strong disinfectant solution that is guaranteed to kill mold spores.

When using these products, you should follow the product instructions. Be careful not to let the chemicals fall on people or food, which can be harmful to health.

• Using baking soda to remove mold

Baking soda is a popular substance known to many people. In addition to its use in cooking, baking soda can also be used as a regular cleaning agent.

How to do it:

Step 1: Dissolve baking soda with water in a ratio of 1:5

Step 2: Use a paint roller to roll on areas on the wall with mold

Step 3: Use a dry cloth to wipe and let the wall dry completely

• Use specialized anti-mold scientific paint

The above methods are only temporary measures, to fix mild mold cases. But they cannot completely solve the cause of mold. When the wall is damp, mold will return.

To completely treat moldy walls, you should use waterproofing methods with specialized anti-mold scientific paints. Currently, Uskolor has launched many lines of waterproofing and anti-mold paints to meet the diverse needs of customers. One of the high-end Uskolor paint lines with effective anti-mold capabilities is:

Uskolor X7 interior super glossy paint

Uskolor X7 interior super glossy paint is an interior paint product researched and developed by a team of experts and experienced chemical engineers. The shiny, sparkling coating of the paint creates a luxurious effect for the house. Anti-Reflective Coating technology (AR – an effect in the vision industry) is applied to completely eliminate glare, increasing the durability and beauty of the finished surface. The paint film has a high gloss with Crizal Rock mode, is easy to clean, scratch-resistant, and dirt-resistant, effectively limiting mold on the wall.

Uskolor X9 premium exterior super glossy paint

The product is the result of cooperation between the company’s leading experts and a team of professors and doctors from the Vietnam Institute of Chemistry of Natural Compounds. Accordingly, the paint surface is equipped with an additional layer of Crizal Rock to increase the hardness of the surface, making the surface both glossy, easy to clean, and scratch-resistant. The paint film is highly durable, has the ability to resist water from the outside and reflects most of the infrared rays, helping to limit the possibility of mold on the wall.

Uskolor X11 multi-purpose waterproof paint

Uskolor X11 multi-purpose waterproof paint is a specialized waterproof paint product, using a special super-flexible glue formula to create a 3 times more elastic membrane. This flexible elasticity helps the paint film adapt to the expansion of the paint surface when the ambient temperature changes, preventing the penetration and impact of water on the wall surface below. USKOLOR X11 can be used for vertical walls, floors, even bathroom floors, and pool walls to completely prevent the formation of bacteria and mold.

Above is some information about the causes and how to treat moldy, mossy walls. Hopefully, this article will help homeowners gain useful knowledge to prevent and renovate their walls before construction incidents. If you have any problems with your walls, leave your information to receive detailed advice from Uskolor Surface Experts!