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Pinpointing and stoppering up the source of household leaks will not only save you some cash, but it'll also prevent mold and mildew from establishing a foothold in your home, a situation that can lead to rot, structural damage, paint flaking, and myriad health problems. (Find out how to check for leaks in one of our previous posts.)
Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores can cause allergic reactions, resulting in fever-type symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. In addition, exposure to mold can also irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs, as well as trigger asthma attacks.
Because the key to mold control is keeping moisture in check, cleaning up mold without fixing the water problem will not deter the nefarious fungi from launching a renewed attack. Learn more about mold cleanup, and whether you need to ring up a professional, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Web site.
Click below the fold for a natural mold-killing formula that made even this writer's skeptical, formerly-bleach-loving husband a believer. Tea Tree Treasure
Makes 2 cups, lasts indefinitely
2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. (The smell of tea tree is very strong, but it will dissipate in a day or so.)
From Better Basics for the Home by Annie B. Bond (1999, Three Rivers Press)
Difficulty level: Easy to advanced
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