Remove Mold from Linoleum

Mold spores are a daily part of our lives. They exist to decompose dead, organic matter. Without them everything that ever was, would still be. For it to thrive 4 conditions must be met; there must be oxygen, a food source, the correct temperature range and moisture. Mold needs moisture to reproduce, and even more moisture to continue to live. If mold is cleaned up, and the moisture returns, the mold is sure to follow.

Things You'll Need:

• 2 tbsp chlorine bleach

• Plastic gloves

• Scrub brush

Remove Mold from Heating Ducts Without Harsh Chemicals

A heating duct is not a normal place for mold to grow. The mold spores travel through these ducts all the time, but without moisture they cannot thrive. Getting rid of the mold is an easy task; however, getting to it may be a different story. Before taking on the task of removing your heating air vents; verify the mold is in them. If you smell mold or mildew coming from the vents, there is a very good chance that the smell is coming from another part of the house. Do not go after the mold unless you see it in the heating vents.

Things You'll Need:

Hard brush
Lemon juice
Vinegar
Possibly a wet/dry vacuum and hair dryer

Remove Mold from the Fireplace Without Harsh Chemicals

Mold is everywhere. One may not think that the fireplace is one of the areas that mold can form, but it is. If there is moisture, then mold can form. Removal of mold from the fireplace can be a little time consuming, and will require a little muscle, but be assured, it can be removed. In order for mold to grow in the fireplace, there has to be a spot where moisture is getting in on a consistent basis.

Things You'll Need:

 Vinegar
Spray bottle
Protective mask
Plastic gloves
Wire brush


1. Create a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water in a bucket.

2. Fill a spray bottle with the mixture. Saturate the affected area with the mixture from the spray bottle. Dampening the mold before working on it will help to stop the release of spores into the air.

10 Quick and Easy Bathroom Tips

1. Keep a container of Lysol Wipes in the bathroom for a quick wipe down when needed.

2. Vinegar is great for cleaning glass! Put some in a spray bottle for cleaning mirrors, windows and shower doors.

3. Keep a bottle of Tilex Fresh Shower Daily Shower Cleaner handy and spray it all over your shower after each use. This will help to prevent mold and make it easier to clean the tub in the future.

4. For hard water and lime scale build up in the toilet there are several things that you can do to get rid of the stain:
· Pour a can of regular Coca-Cola (not the diet kind!) in the toilet and let it sit overnight. The acidity of the Coca-Cola will eat away the stain.
· Pour a cup of Clorox Bleach or Vinegar in the toilet and let it sit overnight. (One or the other, not both!) In the morning, the stain should be greatly reduced, now all you may have to do is scrub.
· Dip a pumice stone in baking soda and scrub the stain away. Be careful not to scrub too hard and scratch the porcelain!

5. Dump about a cup of baking soda in there and scrub with a brush.

6. Mix hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle in equal parts and spray the ceiling every so often to prevent mold.

7. Set a small dish of baking soda somewhere where it won’t get wet to absorb and help prevent any lingering odors.

8. Use fabric softener sheets in the laundry hamper or basket to prevent any odors from the unclean laundry.

9. Run an inch or two of hot water in the bathtub and add a scoop of laundry detergent to make the bathtub sparkle. Let the solution sit overnight and rinse away in the morning.

10. Wash your plastic shower curtain in the washing machine with a couple of towels and a cup of vinegar instead of detergent. Hang it back up to dry.

Lysol Power Toilet Cleaner vs The Clorox Toilet Wand

Of all of the rooms of the house, I hate cleaning the bathroom the most…or should I say I use to. I’ve been fortunate enough to not live in areas with hard water so the mess that I have is a lot less than it could be. Although, if this is your case and you have a ring around your toilet I’ve heard that if you pour a cup of bleach in the toilet bowl and let it sit overnight it should help to get rid of it. A can of Coke is supposed to do the same thing.

For my purposes, the Clorox Toilet Wand has saved me all kinds of time and trouble. I love that the little brush heads are disposable and all you have to do is push a button. I love that it doesn’t look tacky sitting in the bathroom. And I also love how affordable it is.