You installed new plastic windows in the apartment, but soon noticed that the window slopes were covered with a black coating. It has appeared mold , which is a powerful allergen, capable of causing dangerous to human respiratory diseases. In addition, such mold is able to destroy even the material from which the house is built. Alarmed owners of such apartments are interested in the question: how to deal with mold on the slopes of plastic windows.
Why does mold appear on the windows?
The main reason for the appearance of black mold on the windows is the increased humidity in the apartment. After all, plastic, from which modern windows are made, does not pass through and does not evaporate moisture, in contrast, for example, from wood. In addition, mold can also occur due to poor air circulation in the room.
Another reason for the appearance of mold is a poor-quality installation of the window, in which there is a violation of its tightness. At the same time, moisture stagnates in the room, which leads to the appearance of mold on windows and walls.
Means from mold on windows
To begin with, you should try to remove the mold from the slopes, using various means. The easiest way to remove mold is using a sponge dipped in hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, ammonia, whiteness or in any detergent.
To combat mold, you can use industrial fungicidal agents that have an antifungal effect. They are made more often on the basis of chlorine, and various additives contribute to the enhancement of its action. There are means based on copper sulfate. Handle the treatment in a respirator and rubber gloves, and after work ventilate the room for half an hour.
If you just remove the mold, it may soon appear again. Therefore, in order to combat it, it is necessary to eliminate the reasons for which the mold originated. Window slopes should be treated with waterproofing agents. In addition, the room must be regularly ventilated, and also monitor the integrity of the insulating glass.