Essential Oils for Mold

[Jeni 90]

I have just found some condensation mold growing on the bottom of the drawers that go in my bed. I have just cleaned them down with white vinegar and clove, lemon, lemongrass, roasemary, and eucalyptus radiata essential oils and left them to dry in the sun. I'm also burning these oils in the bedroom. I used this blend to clean the mold and I hope it will stop it returning. Does anyone know of any other oils (or chemical free products) which could help this problem? I read on the internet that bicarbonate of soda sprinkled on the carpet can help remove the odor and reduce moisture in the air - anyone tried this?

 

[XiongMao91]

I use bicarbonate of soda for cleaning the fridge and the microwave to reduce odours. Don't know about the oils though - would be interested in replies!

 

[Mamaki]

Try a bit of thyme in a blend combined with titree as titree is antifungal. You can make a spray with a bit of vodka and water and essential oils and spritz the mould.

However I think it will recur without adequate ventilation to cure the condensation.

Binah
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[kukiwif]

As it happens, yesterday I was in Lidl and saw that they sell disposable dehumidifiers. It might be worth getting one of these and putting it in the drawer.

 

[jandy -> $panks the Yank$]

I'd have thought oils would just disguise the smell. Prevention of a recurrence would be better. Could you perhaps drill a few holes in the drawers to let some air in?

Holistic

 

[MDX 0601]

Here's a link suggestion three ways of dealing with eradicating the mold.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/three-ways-to-kill-mold-naturally.html

giving vinegar, grapefruit seed extract and titree.

You do need a longer term solution and way of aerating the drawer.

Binah
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[tynamitom]

Hi Lavandula

One of the things that I found scattered in the drawers in this house when I moved in (it has been in my OH's family for generations) is dried hogweed seeds. The house was incredibly damp (it had no central heating and even had toadstools growing through the diningroom carpet!! ) The house smelled of mould but the clothes were OK, if that's an indication. (We have since installed central heating, thank goodness!!)

Hogweed grows abundantly in most hedgerows 3'-4' high,(not to be confused with its poisonous cousin, the giant hogweed, 8'-10') and seeds are harvestable now. They are disc shaped ovals with 2 parallel lines along the length. When you break one open it smells of aniseed. When harvesting, just check they are free of insects.

It was just a thought if you are looking for natural remedy.

All the best

 

[Tori ?????]

teatree will work a treat so will lemon essential oil