How to get rid of mould on walls permanently?

Hi Vishwa, We visited our second house in Pune after a year last month. Nobody had been living there for a couple of years and due to improper management, the bedroom walls had caught mold. So, I looked up how to clean mold off walls. 

I used a mild detergent, water and a few more things to remove the mold. So, I’ll share the process with you here.

How to Clean Up Mold on Walls?

You can follow these steps to assist yourself with how to remove mould from walls permanently;

1. First of all, wear proper protection gear like goggles, long rubber gloves, and a mask which covers both your nose and mouth. 

2. Close the doors of the room where you are cleaning to stop the mould spores from escaping to other areas. Just keep the windows open.

3. Take a bucket, fill it with water and add some mild detergent to it. Using a rag dipped in soapy water, wipe the mould off the wall’s surface.

4. Once you’re done, take a dry rag to get rid of the moisture on the wall. 

5. Clean the room by wet wiping or vacuuming to remove mould spores. 

After following all these steps for your walls, I am sure you’ll be able to understand how to get rid of mold on walls. The method gives a great result, so it will work well for your wall too.

This is how to remove mold from walls. I hope this helps!

Unfortunately, if your room has no ventilation and it is pretty much humid all the time, it is likely that mould will appear on the walls. It is a difficult sight for sure and not a pleasant one. Not only in your bedroom but you will be able to witness mould growing in your kitchen, bathroom, basement or laundry area. So how to get rid of mould on walls permanently? I can help you with this answer because I have been there and got it treated well. 

Did you know? The best way to get rid of mould is vinegar.

Wait, you didn’t know this? You are wondering how to get rid of mould on walls with vinegar?

I can help you know a few things about this.

To treat molds you will have to mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar. Mix the two well and pour it in a spray bottle. Now spray the concentration on the mold on your wall and let it sit for 15 minutes. Use a brush to remove the mold and let it dry. 

You will be surprised to know that vinegar is okay to use on any type of wall. Be it drywall, concrete wall, cinder blocks, or even wallpaper, the mold will be easier to get rid of with vinegar solution.

Some other methods on how to get rid of mould on walls permanently are:

• Bleach

• Tea tree oil

• Dishwash soap, etc.

I hope I was able to resolve your query.