Can hydrogen peroxide be used as a cleaner to kill mold?

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  • Mogie Mogie on Nov 14, 2018

    Both distilled white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide will do an effective job of killing mold spores in porous materials. ... To kill mold spores and their roots, pour straight 3 percent peroxide (H2O2), undiluted, into a spray bottle and saturate the blocks with it

  • Natalie Natalie on Nov 14, 2018

    I believe so! I have used it by putting it in a spray bottle and then spraying it to completely saturate the mold. Once it stopped fizzing and bubbling I wiped it down with a rag. And then it's best to paint over the mold with mold resistant paint.

  • Chemist here! No, it’s not effective at killing active mold. It can clean it, but does not kill properly. This 2 ingredient cleaner is much more effective to use https://chemistrycachet.com/the-best-way-to-remove-mold-mildew/

  • Homeroad Homeroad on Nov 18, 2021

    I would put the hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle and spray it right onto the mold. Wipe it off with a rag.

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Nov 27, 2021

    Here's how you can clean mold from solid surfaces using hydrogen peroxide: Pour 3-percent hydrogen peroxide (the standard percentage sold in pharmacies) into a spray bottle. ... Let it sit for about 10 minutes or until the hydrogen peroxide stops bubbling. Scrub off the mold and hydrogen peroxide with a rag or soft brush.