Permanently Remove Mold From The Window

Mildew on the window usually shows through damp areas and black spores , which settle on the window frame, the window sill and the wall around the windows. A high humidity and a false ventilation are the trigger. Forms mold at the window, it should be removed as soon as possible, to prevent damage to health.

HOW DOES MOLD DEVELOP AT THE WINDOW?

Spores of molds are in the air and always looking for an area where they can multiply. They need moist surfaces to settle. These are often found on the windows. Not only the window frames are affected. Also joints and rubber seals are prone to mold. In order to understand how the mold spreads, it helps to have an overview of the conditions that are optimal for the mold:

•             High humidity : If the humidity is permanently over 65% , the mold can spread very well.

•             Basis : Mold likes to settle on silicone joints , wallpaper and rubber seals. Even foods provide an optimal basis for development.

•             Temperatures : Depending on the type of mold spores that can be found in the home, they need a certain temperature range. This is usually below 15 ° C.

A big problem with the formation of mold on the window is the condensation. The formation of condensation is normal. The room has warm air. This stores the moisture. If the moisture finds cold surfaces, it settles to it. The cold surfaces are mostly window glasses. Especially in the winter time, condensation is created quickly, as there are high temperature differences in the indoor and outdoor areas. The condensation runs into the joints and seals. The basis for mold growth is created.

Note : New buildings are significantly more affected by condensation than old buildings. The reason is the excellent insulation used here. Therefore, they often have mold on the window.

MOLD REMOVAL MATERIALS ON THE WINDOW

To remove mold from the window, you should work with the right materials. For a long time, the recommendation was to resort to chlorine cleaners. These actually ensure a very good mold removal. However, they leave an unpleasant smell in the air and can also damage the windows. It is better to use one of the alternatives as a mold remover:

1.            Alcohol

The most effective remover for mildew is alcohol. For example, 80% alcohol can be bought at the pharmacy. During cleaning, however, vapors form. Therefore it should be ventilated as thoroughly as possible. Ideally, the mold is removed with the window open, if the affected areas can still be reached. Both plastic and wooden windows can be cleared of mold with alcohol. Important : The use of alcohol increases the risk of fire. Therefore, the use of candles, cigarettes or other sources of fire in the room must be avoided.

2.            Mold

Cleaner Special mold cleaners are on sale. These are chemical mixtures. Who wants to use this remover who should pay attention to whether they are suitable for the substrates. Especially wooden windows are very sensitive to chemicals. Here is a special cleaner necessary.

3.            Vinegar vinegar also works well against the mold, but also releases vapors that can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. If this remedy is used as a remover, it should be well ventilated.

4.            Cleaner with acid

Especially common is the use of lemon cleaner against mold. However, it should be noted that this should only be used if it is not mineral substrates. Superficial mold on the window can be removed with lemon cleaner.

If the mold on the window is still in the initial phase, you can also work with water. Surfaces, such as plastic, can be freed from the spores. However, water should not be used if the substrate is wood. The increased moisture on the wood increases the risk of mold formation.

Tip : In the trade there is mold spray. This can be spread very well. Again and again it is recommended to put the alcohol in a spray bottle and distribute it in the affected areas. However, this is not recommended, as it vaporizes faster and increases the risk of fire even more.

STEP BY STEP REMOVING THE MOLD FROM THE WINDOW: THE PREPARATION

Before it goes to the distance, a lot of preparatory work should be done. Mold on the window is usually found in the corners. In addition, it is difficult to remove it with the window open, because then you can not reach the affected areas. One possibility is to provide for draft. For that, the front doors are opened. By blowing air in another room so train arises in the apartment. As a result, the vapors do not spread in the other rooms. Further steps for the preparation are:

•             Close the door and avoid vapors entering the other rooms.

•             If possible, open the window.

•             Clean frame with water if it is plastic.

•             Wear protective clothing ! At the hardware store there are overalls that are suitable for single use. Gloves and mouthguards are also useful.

•             Nearby furniture is covered.

•             The mold removal should not be carried out under time pressure. If you take your time, fewer spores are whirled up.

•             Remove objects near the windows.

•             Prepare several towels , which can then be removed.

•             Children should not be in the room.

•             After the removal of the white horse should be showered or bathed , in order to avoid a transmission of the spores.

The distance is relatively easy if only smooth surfaces are affected. However, if the mold has settled in the joints and seals, they must be replaced. In the optimal case, this is done by an expert. Since this entails high costs, most affected people carry out the exchange themselves.

REPLACE SILICONE JOINTS AND WINDOW SEALS IN CASE OF MOLD ON THE WINDOW

If you want to be active yourself, you can also replace the silicone joints. For this, a cutter knife isneeded, with which the old silicone is replaced. The knife should then be disinfected to prevent the transmission of mold spores. Subsequently, a new silicone joint is used. As long as the silicone is still wet, it is then pulled smooth with a puller. The puller should be made of plastic. Before putting in new joints, it is recommended to clean the area with alcohol. This kills the spores.

If the window seals are affected, they can be replaced. With mold on the window, this is even recommended, so that the spores do not spread further and go over to the walls. The seals must be bought accurately. This is best done with a piece of the old seal in the hardware store. Here you can get advice for the purchase of new seals. So that the window is permanently sealed after the change, the new seals should be slightly stronger than the old seals. The reason for this is that the old seals are shrinking over time.

WALLPAPER AFFECTED: THAT IS TO BE DONE

Mold on the window can not only affect the window itself. Partially he goes on to the wallpaper. If the wallpaper is affected, then it should be replaced. Here the spurs go down quickly. Even if the mold on the window is superficially removed from the wallpaper, so he can come back after a short time. It is better to loosen the wallpaper, to clean the wall and to apply a paint against mold before repainting. Of course, those affected can get a consultation with an expert first. This is offered, for example, by experts in the vicinity who can be found in the directory of the IHK:

Nationwide list of experts of the IHK

Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag eV

Breite Straße 29

10178 Berlin

Tel : +49 30 20308 0

Mail : sw@dihk.de

Web : https://svv.ihk.de/content/home/home.ihk

TEST MOLD ON THE WINDOW WITH THE MOLD TEST

There are different types of mold that can form in living spaces. Particularly harmful to health is the black mold. However, this is not always the case, even if there are dark spurs on the window. In order to find out which mold is in your own living space, a mold test can be performed. There are now sets for the implementation at home. It is better, however, to have a mold fungus analysis carried out. There are several contact points where a request can be made. This includes:

Schimmelpilz-

Fachzentrum Reblu GmbH

Raiffeisenstr. 32

70794 Filderstadt

Tel : +49 711 219 536 90

Mail : info@reblu.de

Web : https://www.schimmelpilz-fachzentrum.de/

Center for Mycology Cologne GmbH

Classen-Kappelman-Str. 24

50931 Cologne

Tel : +49 221 940 505 505

Mail : zfmk@wisplinghoff.de

Web : http://www.mykologie-koeln.de/

The mentioned contact points offer a sampling as well as an analysis and evaluation of the spores. This will create an opinion. Especially when affected persons are in contact with the landlord, for example, with regard to the mold on the window, an expert's report can be particularly interesting for the further course and the fight against it. In addition, a support from the provider for the removal of the mold is offered.

AVOIDING MOLD ON THE WINDOW: THESE POINTS CAN BE HELPFUL

In order to avoid the formation of mold on the window , it is important to remove condensation. If drops appear on the window or on the window frame, they should be picked up with a dry cloth. For heavily sweaty windows, it makes sense to place a towel on the window frame and change it daily. It is also helpful to do without tipped windows. For effective ventilation of living spaces, the ventilation should be repeated several times a day. How the correct ventilation works is shown for example by the Federal Environmental Agency :

https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/.../richtig-lueften-schimmelbildung-vermeiden

Also with further questions around the topic "mold" affected persons can turn to the Federal Environment Agency:

Federal Environmental Agency Headquarters

Wörlitzer Platz 1

06844 Dessau-Roßlau

Tel : +49 340 2103 2416

Mail : buergerservice@uba.de

In addition, a high humidity in the rooms is provided when the laundry is dried in the room. If there is a possibility, the laundry should always be dried outside, for example on the balcony or in the garden.