How to Remove Mold Using Essential Oils

Mold on Wall | How to Remove Mold Using Essential OilsOne of the most common essential oils used to remove mold is tea tree, though you may also need some stronger oils

Mold comes in many forms, some of it toxic. This article addresses how to remove mold and mildew of the everyday, not toxic, variety.

This blend will often work: 

  • 1 cup distilled water 
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  1. Add all ingredients to a spray bottle. 
  2. Place the spray cap on the bottle.
  3. Shake well, and spray on mold. 
  4. Let the blend remain on the surface, not rinsing. The smell is strong at first, but it'll dissipate.

Let's look at other options in case you have mold requiring more scrubbing power to remove.

Wear gloves, safety glasses, and a mask when cleaning up mold to avoid both eye irritation from accidental splashback and to avoid absorbing mold spores into your body.

Mold Removal Borax Blend

Here's a recipe with borax, which adds some scrubbing power:

  • 1/2 cup borax
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 30 drops tea tree essential oil
  • A plastic container with a lid
  1. Combine all the ingredients in the container until they have the consistency of a paste.
  2. Apply a little of the mixture to the mold.
  3. Scrub off the mixture.
  4. Rinse the area with water. 

Tip: For a more powerful effect, after you apply the mold-removal mixture, spray the area with hydrogen peroxide before scrubbing. Another option is to let the mixture remain on the mold for about an hour before scrubbing

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Stronger Mold Removal Blends

For stronger but still safe mole removal:

  • 20 drops clove 
  • 20 drops eucalyptus 
  • 20 drops tea tree
  • 28 drops cinnamon 
  • 40 drops lemon
  • 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

Mix in spray bottle, and shake well before using.

Another essential oil blend for mold:

  • 2 drops cinnamon
  • 5 drops patchouli
  • 2 teaspoons tea tree
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water

If you have a mold or mildew buildup, spray the surface and leave the blend on it for a few hours. Wipe surface with a soft cloth. Spray the surface again and let dry without rinsing.

Click here for a book on how to remove mold that's toxic.

Recommended essential oils for safe mold removal.

Also see: cleaning with essential oils.



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