Toxic Free NC Tip of the Week: Mold & Mildew Killer

Does getting clean make you feel ill?  Well, perhaps it your cleaner?Did you know that many commercial mold & mildew killers actually contain pesticides - specifically, a class of pesticides called fungicides? Here’s how to get rid of your funky bathroom flora and fauna without carcinogenic chemicals:

Mold & Mildew Killer

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup borax
2 cups warm water

Mix it up, then pour or spray the solution onto moldy areas and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, you can scrub off the funk easily with a brush or scouring pad. If mildew is still visible, repeat application. The vinegar and borax actually have a chemical reaction when mixed that releases carbon dioxide (and adds super cleaning power!), so you have to use up this cleaner right away - don’t mix it and leave it, and don’t try and save it for later.