The wall behind my couch was covered in mold – the 35 cent trick that got rid of it
WITH winter comes cold and dark weather…and an increase in mold problems.
But if you're dealing with nasty mold spots in your home, you'll need to spend a small fortune… because it turns out there's a super cheap and affordable way to get rid of them.
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In a clip shared on TikTok (@taylaajane), a woman named Tayla was seen pulling out her furniture before showing off the grim moldy wall she had no idea was behind it.
“Come with me while I remove this mold from my wall,” she says.
“It was actually behind furniture, so I didn't know there was that much mold.”
Then she reveals the 35-cent trick she swears by for getting rid of the mold: white vinegar.
White vinegar contains antifungal and antibacterial properties.
It contains about 5 to 8 percent acetic acid, which can disrupt the growth of mold and other microorganisms.
“What I did was put vinegar, just some white vinegar, in a spray bottle and just go around and spray all the mold-affected areas,” she explains.
“And this took quite a long time, but I finally got there and I just started wiping and it literally came right out and I was so shocked.
“This is the first time I've had to do this, so I was blown away by the vinegar, which is amazing.
“Then I just went over it with some mold cleaner for the really tough parts.”
The 25 year old then shows off the terribly impressive results, where the wall looks almost like new again,
“All ready,” she said enthusiastically. “It turned out great, I'm so happy!”
Tayla captioned the post: “Cleaning day today! So happy with how this turned out!”
The post has since gone viral, racking up more than 11,000 views and several comments from social media users across the country.
“How long did you let the vinegar sit before wiping it off?” one asked.
Tayla replied, “I wiped it off right after or after a few minutes!”
A second advised: “Use pure white vinegar and don't dilute it.”
A third suggested: “Try leaving a gap between the furniture and the walls as the air circulation should keep it from growing back! I've had this problem before.”
However, another person warned: 'The mold is all the way through the dry wall. You've only killed the mold on the surface.
“The best thing you can do is remove the drywall and use a hepa fan to filter the air.”
Fabulous previously revealed how experts from bathroom retailer Plumbworld also suggested using white vinegar.
They noted, “Vinegar is a great option for killing mold.
“It may smell unpleasant, but it doesn't have the toxicity of bleach.
“Pour it directly onto the tracks or use a spray bottle.
“Try mixing it with water at a 2:1 ratio. Let it sit for 30 minutes before wiping it off.”