How to easily and effectively remove mold from plastic and wood windows?

The appearance of sloppy black-and-green stains on windows, slopes and window sills is a clear indication that mold has settled there.

This does not look aesthetically pleasing, leads to the destruction of materials, and is still quite dangerous for human health, because fungal colonies can cause various diseases.

The causes of mold are commonplace: heat, excess moisture and lack of regular ventilation. The fungus is actively growing, occupying large areas.

You can stop this process without significant losses on your own, using complex methods of influence. About, how to remove mold from a plastic and wooden window we will tell in the article.

How to clean the windowsills and window slopes from the fungus in the apartment?

Get rid of mold much easier in the early stages, when it has not yet significantly spread.

In this confrontation, both special industrial means and folk methods have successfully proven themselves.

Mold control consists of three main steps:

• surface cleaning;
• treatment of affected areas with antifungal agents;
• thorough drying of the cleaned and treated areas.

Do not forget about subsequent preventive measurespreventing the return of the fungus.

Before applying the antifungal solution, you must thoroughly clean the areas where the mold is located.

A solution of water with bleach in a ratio of 5: 1 and a stiff brush are irreplaceable helpers in this... "Whiteness" can be a substitute for chlorine.

When wetting the affected area with a solution, actively rub it with a brush, without leaving the chlorine-treated surface for a long time, otherwise it may cause discoloration of the materials.

It is necessary to work with a bleach solution in protective gloves and a respirator... After the end of the procedure, the room must be ventilated.

All visible mold spots must be removed. With window sills and windows, this procedure is easier than with slopes.

Glossy plastic windowsills are cleaned with a sponge so as not to scratch the coating. In the corners and at the seams of windows, mold will help to get an old toothbrush.

Wooden window sills and frames are cleaned with a metal spatula, after which they are easily sanded with sandpaper.

If the window is decorated with plaster, then you will need a spatula. It is with its help that you can qualitatively remove the slightest traces of mold. After cleaning and disinfection at the same time, the surface should be dried.

What means to choose?

The choice of antifungal agents is carried out based on the following factors:

• the material from which the windows are made;
• the size of the area affected by mold.

Plastic windows are quite demanding for exposure to strong chemicals, and can react in this way:

• color change - white PVC turns yellow;
• violation of surface structure - the appearance of microcracks, corrosion of metal parts.

Varnished wooden windows cannot withstand prolonged exposure to products with a high concentration of chlorine, as a result of which whitish spots may form.

If the degree of infection by the fungus is small, you can get by with folk methods of struggle:

• vinegar,
• soda,
• tea tree oil.

They are harmful to mold.

In cases where the fungus has firmly settled on windows, window sills and slopes, capturing more and more new territories, the war with him can be won by chemical agents containing fungicides. Ready-made special solutions will not allow mold to appear for five years.

Alpa Fongifluid

In the line of antiseptics for the destruction of fungal colonies the leading position is occupied by the universal drug Alpa Fongifluid.

Its main advantage is that it does not contain chlorine and can be applied to most surfaces, absorbing quickly and without destroying the structure of the materials.

• The product is not toxic.
• Does not have a pungent smell.
• It is used both for the destruction of mold and for the prevention of its appearance.

The cost is from 400 rubles per 0.5 liter. capacity... User reviews are positive. The disadvantages include only a rather high cost.

PROSEPT FUNGI CLEAN

The composition of PROSEPT FUNGI CLEAN is also popular. It shows excellent results with short-term exposure, includes disinfecting and cleaning properties.

The price for 500 ml of the product starts at 250 rubles... Lots of good opinions. Of the minuses - an unpleasant smell.

Savo

Another fighter in the antifungal army is Savo. Highly effective product, suitable for use on various surfaces, thanks to the dispenser it is economically consumed.

The disadvantage is a pungent odor and the possibility of allergic reactions. Buyers are satisfied with the result of the application. You can purchase it at a price of 500 rubles for 0.5 l.

Neomid 500

For wood surfaces, experts recommend using Neomid 500:

• non-toxic
• does not affect the wood structure,
• verified by numerous laboratory tests.

The disadvantages include the fact that the ready-made solution is released in containers, the minimum size of which is 5 liters and the price is from 800 rubles. The concentrate of the product is packaged in 1 kg., Cost - from 250 rubles.

Wooden frames and window sills are best painted with moisture resistant paints. They will reduce the chances of mold growth.

How to use special fungicidal formulations at home?

Fungicidal formulations are usually sold in the form of a spray bottle. Thanks to this, the treatment of surfaces contaminated with mold is not difficult.In some cases, the composition can be applied with a brush or roller.

The processing process includes several steps:

1. Shake the bottle with the product.
2. Spray the compound onto the cleaned surface (about 10 cm above the stains).
3. Leave for a certain time (from 30 minutes to several days, depending on the type of product).
4. Make sure the surface is dry (you can use a hair dryer).
5. After drying, the compositions applied to the surface of windows, window sills and plastic slopes are washed with warm water. Plastered slopes cannot be washed off.

The frequency of using mold control products depends on the intensity of damage to slopes, window sills and windows. Sometimes one application is enough, and sometimes it is necessary to repeat the procedure several times... In twenty-four hours, the size of a fungal spot can grow tenfold.

There are special impregnations that are applied after complete drying, covering the surface with a protective moisture-repellent film that prevents the formation of foci of mold.

Prevention of the appearance

Prevention is critical in the battle with mold. To prevent the fungus from returning, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. Ventilate the room at least once a day.
2. Air humidity control. To do this, you can purchase a hygrometer, the readings on it should not exceed 33-35%.
3. There must be a hood in the kitchen, it is the condensation formed during cooking that provokes the appearance of the fungus.
4. Maintain the optimum room temperature within 22-25 ° C.
5. If the windows fog up, wipe them down regularly with a dry cloth.
6. Periodically wipe down window sills and window frames with water and chlorine-containing substances. This will not only prevent the formation of mold, but also have a disinfectant effect in general.

The presence of curtains on the windows and the density of the material from which they are made are of great importance.

Conclusion

Compliance with simple rules for maintaining the microclimate of the room within the established framework, caring for windows, window sills and slopes, timely response to the threat of mold will not only save you from unpleasant troubles, but also keep you healthy and in good mood.