How to Remove Mold and Mildew Marble Floors

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Characteristically, molds and mildew exist on wooden and fabric surfaces. However, due to non-maintenance, excess dampness, and uncleanliness, mold can also grow on a marble surface. If you also have one such floor on your home, the tips suggested in this blog will help you rid of the presence of any kind of fungi –

Dry Up –

One great reason for the growth of mold is dampness and moisture. So, one great solution is to dry up the place where you see the signs of mold. You could use room heater, blower, etc. devices for this purpose. The idea is to evaporate all the moisture from the area.

Search for and fix leaking pipes –

Water leaks create a whole lot of mess in our house. They are easy to fix when you can see water. But, when there is a small, invisible leak somewhere in the water supply pipe, it is hard to locate and fix. Try to find leaks around the area where you see the signs of mildew. Once found, fix it up.

Scrub –

After fixing the leak and drying up the area, it is time to rub the mold away. Use a rough (non-abrasive, not too harsh), cloth piece for rubbing the floor.

Chemicals –

There are available chemicals for mold removal. Make sure you use “Approved for Marble” chemicals only to avoid causing any damage to the tile. Use the chemical solution ensuring all safety measures to avoid skin contact. Else wise, you could hire a professional agency for mold removal.

This blog has been written for MosaicsAndTile.com, one of the largest suppliers of marble stone tile in US.