Natural remedy against fungus in washing stand

If the problem is mold then spraying either vinegar (acetic acid) or lemon juice (citric acid) onto the problem area should help. The acid in either one of those liquids should help to stop the growth. Be sure to let the liquid soak into the area thoroughly.

 

I can't think of anything that's strong enough to kill the fungus, but not be agressive and irritating.

Liquid laundry bleach will do the job. If that would be irritating to your eyes and lungs, perhaps you can have someone else apply it for you while you're out of the house.

 

Bleach has been used for a very long time, safely, for mold and fungus control. Read, dilute it, wear some PPE if you don't have means for ventilation.

 

Try more concentrated vinegar (30% or so). Stay away from bleach, it’s poison and very bad for the environment.

 

Lemon juice may be worth a try

 

Tea tree oil is anti-fungal.
I've never used it to clean.

 

White vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide will all work.

Spray area with white vinegar, let sit for 1/2 hour. Scrub/rinse.

I then use a mixture of blue Dawn dish soap, and vinegar mixed (equal parts and heated in a microwave) in a spray bottle.

Spray area a 2nd time. Wait 15-20 min. Scrub again.

Let area dry thoroughly.


If you have a very tough spot the won't come clean you *can* use a combination of baking soda and a small amount of bleach to make a paste. This paste works well on scrubbing grout and such.

DO NOT USE VINEGAR AND THE BLEACH PASTE ON THE SAME DAY --- the fumes given off by the combination can be very very bad.

 

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UV-A ("black light") won't work, but UV-B sure will.

And UV-B sure will cause burns to the skin and eyes. It will do permanent damage. UV-B is not safe to use in areas occupied by people, animals and plants.

 

Okay, bad idea then. Deleting!

 

Stormsedge, my post wasn't a flame...just a public safety message No offense intended.

 

Also, bleach and ammonia together create a poisonous gas, so don't do that.

Vinegar - higher concentrate if you can get it -- is very good. Then, dry the sink after each time you use it. Only takes a couple of seconds, and deprives the mold of the moisture it needs.

 

None taken! Glad you knew the ins and outs. Thanks!