On the walls fungi can appear in different climates and any groundwater levels, because the main cause of the fungus is the humidity from the ground and the increased moisture in the air and in the space under the floor. Destroy the fungus on the walls of your home is not very difficult, it is easier, of course, to prevent this problem.
Cause of occurrence.
The main cause of fungus and mold on the walls of your house is dampness, which appears in the underground space and can penetrate the walls of the house. Germination of the fungus on the walls can mean that the spores of the fungus have affected not only the surface layer of the walls, but also the soil itself under the house. In these cases, the walls after antimycotic cleaning should be treated with antiseptic solutions, and the top layer, that is, the affected upper layer under the floor with the affected area should be immediately removed. After the treatment it is necessary to do so, so that the wall surfaces are dry as long as possible.
Let's learn about the prevention of fungus and how to get rid of the fungus in the apartment.
Getting rid of the fungus in the apartment.
Well, to begin with mold or the same fungus should be found and immediately find out the cause of its appearance. Get rid of the reason can easily prevent his appearance in his apartment. As already mentioned, the main reason for the appearance of the fungus on the walls is an increase in the humidity in the apartment and the collection of condensate on dumbbells or cuttings of the tops of the walls. Mold (that is, a fungus) can not simply take and appear independently, because for this it is necessary to create certain conditions for its growth. As you know the most popular place for collecting condensate in an apartment is, of course, a bathroom. Also, the appearance of mold is well promoted by rain, the drops of which can penetrate into poorly sealed temperature seams or small holes in the wall. Tightly clogged plastic windows, ignoring the ventilation or lack of ventilation in general creates an increased humidity, which entails the appearance of the fungus.
So let's consider options for how to get rid of the fungus in the apartments. The first thing you need to do is check the ventilation in the apartment. In the event that ventilation is not good enough in an apartment, it needs to be strengthened and, moreover, it can be done even with the help of a banal air conditioner. But we must not forget that the air conditioner not only spreads fresh air, but also mold spores. If you have bought a new apartment, then when replanning it is necessary to take into account the availability of additional ventilation, since, as a rule, natural ventilation in this case is more than not enough. Further, if all the same there is no financial possibility to install an air conditioner, then it is best to ventilate the apartment regularly. As a rule, airing ensures optimum humidity of air, which suppresses the possible development of sporadic mold. Ventilate an apartment you need at least 30 minutes every 2 hours in a warm time and at least 15 minutes every 3 hours in the cold. This will ensure not only the lack of fungus in the apartment, but will also significantly improve your health as the prevention of respiratory infections. In the shower after the bath remains condensate on the walls and ceiling. As we have already said, this is the most lukewarm place for a fungus in an apartment. It is definitely necessary to ventilate the bathroom to avoid the formation of fungus. Nowadays, there are already installed mini ventilation in the bathroom, which works on the principle of drawing. Also, a significant place in the development of the fungus in the apartment has heating, or rather its insufficiency in the winter. Since sometimes central heating is almost not enough to heat the apartment in the winter, the walls cool down at night, which makes it possible for the fungus to develop. Do not turn off the heating for the night, as the walls will cool down faster than with its presence. When arranging furniture in your apartment try to leave in the background of the apartment less free space and closer to the natural source of ventilation, as in slightly ventilated places there is a weak circulation of fresh air, which also contributes to the formation of fungus on the walls. At night, always check the taps. Due to the fact that the faucets can flow, they create an increased level of humidity, and this is fond of fungi. Check your clothes after washing. Not quality drying and folding of wet things in cabinets can also create an increase in humidity. And do not forget, of course, about the quality cleaning of your apartment. These simple methods of prevention significantly reduce the level of fungal spore formation and distribution.
Repair, too, can do much harm?
Everyone dreams of making quality repairs at home. But few people know that the building materials stored in the warehouse can also be kept (and some are kept) in damp premises already infected with fungi. To do this, I advise you to monitor the quality of incoming materials to repair your apartment from warehouses. Do not forget that before repair work it is always advisable to carry out preventive treatment of the premises in order to get rid of the fungus in the apartment. It should also be pointed out that in the case of an already appeared fungus on the walls of your apartment, you need to be careful with it. Do not hide the fungus on the wall, some layers of waterproofing or other insulation or building materials. Spores can survive in the absence of air, which allows them to fall asleep and multiply under this layer of material for a while. After a while, the fungus just breaks out and will grow more intensively. Do not fight the fungus if you do not know how to do it. Do not buy suspicious mixtures for you to fight them, which will need to be mixed with a solution or some chemical substance. Also, elementary observance of the rules of prevention will help you get rid of the fungus.