Tips to clean mould from a wall for a fresher, cleaner home

When you have mould on a wall in your home, it not only looks bad, but it's also bad for your health. Here’s helpful information about how to remove it.

Cleaning mould from a wall isn’t just something you want to do for aesthetic reasons, but also because it is bad for your health. Common places for mould to grow are bathrooms and basements, because of the higher humidity levels. Read on for more information about what mould is, as well as why it’s a health hazard, and how to remove it from your home.

Mould can be any colour and is basically a fungus that grows on moist surfaces, such as walls, ceilings or even food. If you see mould in your food, you obviously won’t eat it. But if you see or suspect you have mould on a wall in your home, you may be tempted to not do anything about it because it doesn’t pose an immediate threat. Also, keep in mind that you may not be able to see mould if it is in your walls, but you may be able to detect it if the room is damp and there's a certain smell present.

The problem with mould on a wall is not just that it can look like the wall is stained, but that it’s bad for your health if you breathe it in. Breathing in the spores released by mould can be very bad for your health. Some people develop allergic reactions to mould. People can experience a range of issues from exposure to mould like cold-like symptoms, tearing and eye redness as well as rashes and other skin irritations.

Mould typically isn't very hard to remove, but it depends on the kind of mould, and how much of it there is. Sometimes you can just wipe off the mould with a rag — but that's the best case scenario. What's more likely is that you'll have to use a product proven to kill mould, such as vinegar or bleach. You can try removing mould by yourself, but the best idea is to call a professional to deal with the root of the problem.

Once you’ve removed existing mould, you need to dry out the space, because mould grows in humid spaces. One easy way to dry out a space is to purchase a dehumidifier and run it continuously.