Last Updated on December 1, 2025
Mold and mildew are among the things you don’t want in your house whatsoever. Not only that they can ruin the image of your property and deteriorate your living conditions, but these impurities can also greatly affect the health of all your family members in the long run. Luckily, you can get rid of mold and mildew using a few cleaning solutions such as the following ones.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide kills mold by oxidizing spores and breaking down cellular structure.
Best for grout, caulking, tubs, and sinks.
How to use:
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Apply 3% peroxide
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Let foam for 10 minutes
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Scrub with a soft brush
Avoid mixing peroxide with vinegar or bleach.
Ammonia
You should find a product that contains clear ammonia and use it in order to get rid of mold and mildew in your house. Just mix one part ammonia with one part water and spray this solution on dirty surfaces. Clean everything afterwards with towels and repeat the process again if it is necessary. Also, it is very important to remember to never mix ammonia with bleach as this solution can be very toxic for you.
Baking soda
This is a very useful product in any household and it can also be used in order to get rid of stains and impurities such as mold and mildew. You can apply baking soda directly on moldy surfaces, wait a couple of minutes then scrub everything with a clean bit of cloth. This cleaning product is excellent for dirty bathroom tiles, kitchen floors, etc. Also, baking soda will not only remove mold and mildew from your house, but it will also get rid of nasty and unpleasant odors as well.
White Vinegar (5% Acetic Acid)
White vinegar removes light mold and mildew by breaking down mold membranes and altering surface pH.
It works best on bathroom tile, grout, countertops, and sealed flooring.
How to use:
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Spray undiluted vinegar
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Let sit for 60 minutes
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Scrub and rinse
Vinegar is not effective on porous materials like drywall or insulation.
Bleach and warm water
The last cleaning solution in our list is a mixture from bleach and warm water. It is safe to mix one cup of bleach with one gallon of warm water and use it in order to get rid of all the dirty spots, mold and mildew and other impurities from your property. You should also use a brush in order to attack the most stubborn stains. After you have cleaned moldy surfaces using this mixture, dry those areas and mold will not reappear in your house.
Also, if you are dealing with very serious mold and mildew problems, it is safe to let a professional handle the cleaning process. Give us a call today and we will remove all the mold and mildew in your house for an affordable price.
Tea Tree Oil (Natural Biocide)
Tea tree oil contains terpinen-4-ol, a strong antifungal compound effective on surface mold.
Works well on:
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Shower walls
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Window sills
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Baseboards
How to use:
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Mix 1 teaspoon tea tree oil with 1 cup water
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Spray and do not rinse
This method works for surface stains, not structural contamination.
Commercial Mold Cleaners (EPA-Registered)
EPA-registered cleaners destroy mold at the surface and prevent regrowth better than natural methods.
These products work on:
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Tile
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Non-porous flooring
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Shower surrounds
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Concrete
Look for labels indicating EPA mold and mildew certification.
When DIY Mold Cleaning Fails
DIY cleaning doesn’t work when:
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Mold covers 10–20+ sq ft
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Water damage is present
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Mold is growing behind drywall or under flooring
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You smell musty odors but cannot see mold
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HVAC contamination is suspected
At this stage, professional remediation is required to prevent long-term structural damage and health risks.
