So you have discovered black mold and decided to attempt the clean up yourself. In your research you have discovered handfuls of black mold removal products such as specialized black mold removal bleaches. These products are normally more expensive that traditional products but the question is what do they do?

Well there is good news folks, black mold removal costs can actually be kept way down. This types of specialized products are not needed 90% of the time. If you are careful and thorough then you can make do with everyday household disinfectants and soapy water. Normal products are not as toxic to the black mold but will still kill it. Its important to make sure you scrub the area extra well and don’t over dilute your disinfectant.

So you’ve just discovered the kids have poured soda down the seat cushions of your brand new couch and now you’re wondering if there are any home remedies for the removal of mold. Yuck. It’s a disgusting job, but there is hope!

If the couch is made of upholstery, you’ll first want to find out of it is safe from fading. If you’re unsure, you can test the fabric in a hidden place by spraying a solution of bleach and water. If there’s no fading after the solution is allowed to set and dry, then chances are it’s safe.

If your sofa says dry-clean only, try spraying a disinfectant spray on the affected area and then brushing away the spot with a soft cloth. If you’re not sure what type of fabric the sofa is, you may want to spray a small amount of the disinfectant in an inconspicuous area.

And finally, if you have a pet stain remover product, and your couch is safe to steam clean, try spraying the product on the affected area and steam cleaning it afterwards. Again, you may want to test a small amount of the pet stain remover in a hidden area just to be sure it’s safe for use on your couch’s fabric.

Please keep in mind that while the above home remedies for mold removal might work for some couches, they might not work for all of them because fabrics do differ. And just because they work on couches also doesn’t mean they’ll work on other areas such as carpets. Every material is unique.