STOPPING mold in it’s tracks is easier said than done sometimes, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to banish it for good.
In fact, a cheap product from Walmart is all you need to get your home in tip-top condition.
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Mold is a naturally occurring fungus that sticks its head in any place where there is moisture, which is why it’s common to find it around windows, pipes, and bathrooms with little ventilation.
But this trick means getting rid of it may even be more affordable than you think.
Walmart’s Mainstays 100% Pure Peppermint Essential Oil is just $4.87 and will get rid of mold while also leaving your home smelling fresh – what’s not to love?
While peppermint essential oil is typically known for getting rid of headaches or making your living spaces smell pleasant, it may also help with the fungus.
In fact, a study by the National Library of Medicine found that peppermint oil traps some major components like menthone, menthol, and alpha-pinene – compounds that play an important role in mold growth inhibition.
And other experts have said that the oil may also be mixed with other essential oils to reduce mold.
A peppermint essential oil minty antibacterial mixture will kill most types of mold, according to Vedaoils.com.
That said, another study found that peppermint oil had little to no effect on the growth of the Penicillium and Aspergillus – another species of mold.
So, how does the trick work?
Mix the oil with water in a spray bottle and spray around areas that could have mold.
Let the mixture work it’s magic for around one hour and then scrub it away.
What is mold and how to get rid of it
A study by the National Library of Medicine found that peppermint oil traps some major components like menthone, menthol, and alpha-pinene – compounds that play an important role in mold growth inhibition.
Other experts have said that the oil may also be mixed with other essential oils to reduce mold.
A peppermint essential oil minty antibacterial mixture will kill most types of mold, according to Vedaoils.com.
However, another study found that peppermint oil had little to no effect on the growth of the Penicillium and Aspergillus – another species of mold.
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