Wallpaper is now very common in decoration. Wallpaper not only has various patterns and is beautiful and bright, but it is also environmentally friendly, easy to clean, and very convenient to use. It has many advantages and is very popular among many consumers. However, some people will say that wallpaper is prone to mold. Mold will pose certain threats to our health. In fact, we can also deal with moldy wallpaper. So how to deal with moldy wallpaper? Let us also understand. The causes of mold will be introduced to you one by one below.

Causes of moldy wallpaper

First of all, the reason why most wallpapers become moldy is not the wallpaper itself, but the wall. Many walls are of poor quality and are prone to water seepage. PVC wallpaper has poor air permeability, and the wallpaper glue is organic matter such as glutinous rice flour, so mold is prone to occur. A good way to solve this kind of problem is to choose a good moisture-proof wallpaper base film.

There is another reason for mold that we tend to overlook. That is, during wallpaper construction, if the glue is not completely dry, there is draft or there is a large temperature difference between indoor and outdoor, which can also easily cause the wallpaper to warp. The bulging may cause mold to appear in the future due to the long-term presence of moisture and air in the wallpaper. In addition, if there is heavy rain in summer, the ambient humidity will easily cause the wallpaper to become moldy.

How to deal with moldy wallpaper

First of all, if the moldy area of ????the wallpaper is relatively large or numerous, and you feel that even if you repair it, it will not look good and you want to change the style. , then simply replace it.

If the mold on the wallpaper is not too big, the quality of your wallpaper is not bad and there is still time to remedy it. It is first recommended to wipe it with soapy water or detergent. If that doesn't work, wipe it with a cloth soaked in disinfectant alcohol. If it is not serious, you can remove the mold by wiping it for two or three times. After the wall is dry, apply anti-mildew paint to prevent moisture for a long time. In addition, there is a convenient household waterproofing repair agent on the market. You only need to spray it on the cracks in the leaking wall and floor like an insecticide. It is very convenient to operate. During periods of humid weather, keep windows open as little as possible. In addition, try to keep the walls as dry as possible. In humid weather, you can use dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and fans to absorb moisture from the walls. Once moisture appears on the walls or furniture, it should be wiped off immediately with a dry cloth.

Another way to remove mold is to use bleach. But it can easily irritate the skin, so be sure to wear rubber gloves when using it and wash it with water. Some people may be afraid of using bleach, fearing that the original color will be removed. Then use some special mildew remover to treat wall mildew. You can consult at a store that sells wallpaper.

The above is an introduction to how to deal with moldy wallpaper. I believe everyone has an understanding of it. In addition, everyone should remember that when dealing with moldy wallpaper, we should also pay attention to killing those germs and molds. It is necessary to carry out some disinfection and some maintenance work on the wall to prevent mold from growing again. The decoration effect of wallpaper is very good, but if we pay attention to maintenance, its service life can be better. This is the introduction of this article, I hope it can be helpful to everyone.