Well, if you have a cellar in which it is so convenient to store the harvested crop of vegetables and fruits, which contributes to a temperature regime just above zero degrees Celsius. At the same time in the basement there is a high humidity - an ideal environment for the development of fungi and, accordingly, mold. Unfortunately, this misfortune has the property of being transferred to stored fruits, infecting them with rot and leading to spoilage. In this case, there is only one thing - to stock up on knowledge about how to get rid of mold in the cellar, and take active action.
Where does the mold come from in the cellar?
Before deciding on the fight against mold, you need to find out why it even appeared. Otherwise, all efforts will be wasted Most often mold molds occur in rooms where there are absolutely no ventilation shafts or they are arranged so that the air circulation does not proceed properly. Another option is the proximity of groundwater.
In the cellar appeared mold - how to get rid, the preparatory stage
First you need to free the entire basement from tools, boxes and shelves, take them outside and dry them well. Then they remove all the accumulated garbage in the cellar, the walls are cleaned of mold by a metal brush-scraper. You can make fumigation of the cellar smoke smoke. To do this, close all air vents tightly and carefully cover the hatch or door.
How to remove mold in a cellar - we carry out disinfection of walls
After carrying out the above measures, you can proceed to disinfect the premises. The simplest and most affordable way is whitewashing. Most commonly used is the usual bleach. Of means, than it is possible to whitewash the cellar so that there is no mold, a mixture of 1 kg of slaked lime and 100 g of copper sulfate dissolved in 20 l of water is also well proven. By this composition, the walls are treated with a special brush for whitewashing or with a sprayer.
Also for the treatment of the walls of the cellar you can use the usual "Whiteness", a detergent containing chlorine. Well-proven solution of copper and iron vitriol. The substances are taken at 50 g and dissolved in a liter of water, and then add a little clay. Such a means is smeared on walls in highly affected areas.
Many antifungal drugs can be found on the market. These include Sanatex Universal, Ceresit, Nortex Doctor, Capatox. Antiseptics are applied to the walls with a spray gun, a brush of a fly type, or a roller. The amount of substance per square meter is indicated in the instructions for the preparation.
Do not forget that in antiseptic processing need shelves and boxes that are constantly in the cellar. They are treated outdoors and allowed to dry thoroughly. If among such "furniture" there are rotten wooden parts, they should be replaced. Otherwise, they will become the source of a new contamination of the cellar, and then all your efforts will go wrong.
How to disinfect the cellar from mold - disinfect the floor
Fighting mold on the walls, you can not forget about sex, especially if it is earthy. In this case, it is recommended to remove the top layer with a depth of at least 10 cm, and preferably 15-20 cm, in which the fungus "lives".
If the increased humidity is the result of the proximity of groundwater, arrange a waterproofing layer (concrete, gravel, ruberoid) in the floor.
While doing disinfection in a cellar, remember your own safety. Chlorine vapors in high concentrations can harm your body. That's why you only need to work in a respiratory mask. Do not forget about gloves.