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Natural Ways To Clean Mold and Remove Mold

By Jennifer Updated: October 31, 2019. First published: March 27, 2015. This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments  

Be sure to check out my extensive article library on Mold Help For You. There are many posts related to Mold Removal and Cleaning Mold here.

So you have a little surface mold and you want to kiss it goodbye! This is typically not a problem so long as it is just a little bit of mold (like bathroom mold) and not some crazy toxic mold infestation like we had. If you are dealing with a major, large scale mold issue, this post will not solve your problems. And remember, this is only good for SURFACE mold.

So what is a natural-cleaning minded person to do? Easy! There are lots of great ways to clean mold off of non-porous surfaces. Porous surfaces, like clothing, typically aren’t worth cleaning as mold spores can’t be completely removed. However, this laundry additive has seen a lot of success at getting mold spores out of clothing. If it were me, I would just throw out any porous items that are victims of mold. Sometimes you just can’t remove mold…not worth the health risk if it doesn’t work.

Do you have surface mold problems? Looking for natural ways to clean mold and remove mold? Here are 6 ways you can clean mold naturally from HybridRastaMama.com.

6 Natural Products Known To Clean Mold and Remove Mold

EC3 Mold Solution Spray

EC3 Mold Solution Spray is an all-natural, botanical, ready-to-use spray that works on contact to clear away mold spores and mycotoxins that can collect on the hard and soft surfaces of your home. Designed by Dr. Don Dennis for sufferers of mold- and fungal-related illness, this spray can be used on almost any surface and whenever needed to help maintain a healthy indoor environment. I have used this product to remove mold with amazing results! Nasty bathroom mold is gone is a flash. You can learn more about EC3 Mold Solution Spray here.

Distilled White Vinegar

Studies have shown that household white distilled vinegar kills 82% of mold when used straight up. This is a very good destroy rate and it doesn’t get much cheaper than this. If you are looking to clean mold off of a surface and have nothing else on hand, this is your go-to.

Distilled Ethanol

Distilled grain alcohols like vodka will remove mold and mildew just as quickly as vinegar. The alcohol is used as an emulsifier and also as a drying agent. Inexpensive “bottom shelf” alcohols tend to be filtered less and distilled fewer times, meaning they contain more congeners like acetaldehyde which is far more toxic mold than ethanol.

Hydrogen peroxide

Use a three percent hydrogen peroxide solution straight up on moldy surfaces. You can also use hydrogen peroxide and vinegar together, and then store the bottle in a dark area (as light breaks down the potency of the hydrogen peroxide). While peroxide has a decent success rate at cleaning mold, it does not remove mold spores entirely.

Baking soda

Used with vinegar and water or alone with water, baking soda is effective at removing surface mold naturally. Baking soda is a natural disinfectant and very mild, so this solution will clean mold without leaving behind a scent.

Essential oils and oil blends

I wrote an entire post on using essential oils so please go visit that for lots of great information on which essential oils work to remove mold and when it is best to use them.

The Proper Method To Clean and Remove Mold

These cleaning methods address surface mold only. Please don’t try to remediate an entire house with these recipes.

Mold spores like to fly around so “wet” cleaning is the safer option. If you need to clean up mold or mildew on contact, spray your cleaning agent on surfaces and allow it to sit for a minute before wiping off. Be sure to wipe in a downward motion. Do not scrub as this can send spores flying. I personally like to just use that EC3 Mold Solution Spray I mentioned but if you would rather try one of the other products, here are some recipes.

Mold Cleaning Spray – vinegar based

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 20 drops of essential oils/blend of your choice (don’t forget to check this post out for ideas)

Directions

  1. Mix everything in a glass spray bottle (plastic will leach out some of the essential oils’ benefits)
  2. Spray directly onto the mold and follow suggested cleaning protocol above.

Mold Be Gone Spray – distilled ethanol based

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 1/2 cup distilled ethanol (I use Vodka)
  • 20 drops Tea Tree oil
  • 10 drops Thyme
  • 10 drops Cinnamon

Directions

  1. Blend essential oils with the Vodka in a glass spray bottle.
  2. After you have blended this well then add the distilled water.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Spray area to be cleaned and let sit for 10 minutes or longer. If it is not dry by then, use a clean paper towel or cloth to dry these areas.
  5. DO NOT SPRAY on FINISHED OR PAINTED surfaces – it could ruin these types of surfaces.

Remember – you can clean away mold all you want but it will come back if you do not remove the source of the mold. Mold likes wet, damp, moist, warm environments. So fix those leaks, seal those cracks, use a dehumidifier to remove condensation, and wipe up wet showers and sinks after use.

Also, if your home is prone to mold, be sure you follow my monthly mold prevention protocol. It really works!

Do you have surface mold problems? Looking for natural ways to clean mold and remove mold? Here are 6 ways you can clean mold naturally from HybridRastaMama.com.
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Comments

  1. Loic Brun says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Thank you for the important tips, advices and information you share, its really helpful. Now I have more knowledge dealing with molds, and what are the things I need to do.

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  2. Victoria Runda says

    July 10, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    I dislike the idea of adding additional chemicals into my home just to take out the mold. That’s why I have to thank you for teaching me about some safe methods for taking care of the mold. I’m going to try getting rid of it with hydrogen peroxide as I already have that in my home. I’ll be back to report on its effectiveness.

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  3. Lindy says

    November 23, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    You know what else you can use vodka for? Add a few drops tea tree oil or other essential oils, put in spray bottle and use as a natural underarm deodorant. Try not to laugh at this one. Someone gave me a 3/4 bottle of chocolate vodka — since I don’t drink too much, I put it in a spray bottle, added tangerine oil and voila! I’ve got the best smelling underarms! It really does kill the stinky bacteria. Now honestly, if it’s really hot and sticky, I end up swiping the not so good stuff (has some toxins) anti-perspirant. But in the fall and winter, a much less toxic option.

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    • Jennifer says

      December 7, 2016 at 9:40 AM

      HAHA! I love this!

      Reply
  4. Dawn says

    February 24, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you so much for your thorough article. I very much appreciate the detail as it helped me choose which herb is best for my particular situation. (Mold in the shower)

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  5. mold removal dallas says

    November 13, 2021 at 12:47 AM

    Thanks for all the information concerning about mold and for providing helpful resources.

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