If your black mold test has recently come back positive, you are starting to notice mold growing in your home, you have a musty odor in your kitchen, etc. you may be wondering what the best way is to remove it and keep your family safe?
For many people, using bleach to kill mold is the first thing that comes to mind for mold removal. However, while it is one of the most commonly referred to DIY mold removers, bleach should never be considered as an option.
In fact, bleach can be one of the worst options for removing mold in your home or business.
Interested in learning why? Keep reading to understand why you should never use bleach to kill mold.
Bleach, Bleaches the Mold and Does Not Kill It
Bleach when sprayed on mold, if fact bleaches it! What most people don't know is that when you bleach mold it softens the protein shell on the mold spore and makes it spit off a million little babies. So when you bleach mold, you can actually make it worse! I know... Mind. Totally. Blown. We've been told our whole lives to put bleach on mold. That is why we should trust licensed mold professionals vs old DIY hacks.
Bleach Can Contribute to Mold Growth
While it may come as a surprise, bleach can actually contribute to mold growth on a porous surface, which is one of the main reasons why you shouldn’t use this product for mold removal.
One of the most important things to know about mold is that it thrives in damp, dark areas.
Since bleach is only able to wipe up surface mold spores, it can't seep in to materials and effectively kill mold. This also increases the amount of moisture available, allowing deep-rooted mold to thrive rather than be removed. Always remember, mold needs heat/humidity or a water event to thrive. Don't feed it more by putting bleach on it!