When building a house, special attention is paid to its structural reliability, durability and means of ensuring comfort. For this, high-strength materials are used, insulation layers, insulation and waterproof systems are laid. However, negative biological processes can affect the technical condition of an object. Slow destruction of structures, in particular, provokes a house mushroom. How to get rid of it? There are various methods of struggle - from specialized means to very effective folk methods. The choice of a specific strategy for eliminating such misfortunes is determined by the scale of the lesion and the conditions for the development of the fungus. But in any case, one must understand that this is not only a dysfunctional sanitary background, but also a direct danger to the technical and structural basis of the house.
What types of mushroom should I fight at home?
Experts distinguish many varieties of fungus, which can settle right in the house. These are mold, wood, and white microorganisms, which are also called house sponges and nostril destroyers. And each of these fungi to varying degrees, but has a harmful effect on building structures, and on the health of residents. For example, a wood sponge spreads fruitlessly and, as it develops intensively, can cover large areas of the settlement surface. As a result, the laid boards or logs begin to rot and become unusable. Therefore, even in the early stages of development, it is important to detect the fact of the presence of house mushroom. The photo below shows an example of the initial stage of formation of this microorganism. The mycelium is given not only stems with small dots, but also pale deposits with traces of mucus.
Common places for fungus development
It must be emphasized right away that this type of fungus is able to develop in adverse conditions. It is the sterile form of reproduction that determines this feature of it. Nevertheless, there are still certain factors by which it is possible to establish the optimal place for the life of a house sponge. First of all, these are, of course, woodlands. The fungus often appears on boards, girders and chipboards, and from the outside. There should be little light and a high humidity coefficient in the room. It is noteworthy that the mushroom house loves conifers more, although there are many observations of how it develops in oak buildings. As for the target premises, cellars, attics with attics and simply underground niches can be called the most attractive places for such a mushroom.
Primary control measures
First you need to physically eliminate the affected areas. Since the development occurs mainly on the surfaces and does not penetrate deep into the early stages of the fungus in the early stages, the abrasive method can be applied. First of all, the mycelium is cut off, and its base is scraped off. To do this, you can use knives, spatulas, metal brushes and other tools of a similar design. Next, abrasive grinding of the affected area is performed. The primary methods of combating house mushroom, which was formed on brick and concrete foundations, are somewhat different. The most radical way is the mechanical dismantling of part of the surface, if this is possible in principle. For example, when a mushroom appears on the plaster, it is simply knocked down. If the design is monolithic and is the supporting foundation for the house, then you will have to use the same abrasive treatment with coarse-grained material. After this, biological and disinfectant measures must be taken immediately.
Homemade solutions to eliminate fungus
If we are talking about a small distribution zone, then we can limit ourselves to the simplest mixtures and impregnations that will clean the affected area. These include chlorine-based drugs, sprayers and aggressive detergents. Next, a paint layer is applied to the surface. Moreover, in both cases, the treatment must be performed with coverage of the zone not affected by the fungus - with an approximate radius of 30-50 cm depending on the main scale of the lesion. But this strategy will also be ineffective in the case of dense resettlement of an already formed family. A more fruitful fight against house mushroom is carried out with the help of potent chemical solutions.
With your own hands you can prepare a mixture based on sodium chloride (about 1 kg) and boric acid (60 g). These two components are diluted in 5 l of boiling water, after which the solution is applied to the target area with a brush or sponge. Particular attention is paid to cracks and crevices, in which you need to literally fill the composition. To destroy the fungus that has penetrated deeply into the wood, anthracene oil is also recommended.
Special preparations
The most popular means of eliminating undesirable biological development processes in the home is impregnation from the Neomid line. Under this brand, special antifungal drugs are produced that are safe for humans, but effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms. In the early stages of unwanted flora, you can use the composition "Neomid 430". It is suitable for indoor processing. If similar processes occur outside, then Neomid 440 is used. For the elimination of house mushroom, which has long been established and continues its active development with the coverage of new sites, it is worthwhile to use the Bioshield-2 antiseptic impregnation. This is a composition of enhanced action, which provides a complex effect on such microorganisms. In extreme cases, a similar effect can be achieved with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and some of the whitening solutions.
Methods for the destruction of ceps
This is one of the most persistent representatives of the considered group of parasites, the fight against which should be conducted by special means. Again, start with mechanical cleaning of the affected area. Next, grout and grind the pre-treated area. Then, using the same biological agents, the pizza of the porcini mushroom is destroyed. How to get rid of his spores, which, despite the antiseptic treatment, can continue to develop over time? In this case, a special disinfection performed by the heating method will help. It is advisable to use a building hair dryer that has a powerful thermal effect. In fact, it turns out drying, lowering the coefficient of humidity, which prevents the recurrence of the fungus.
Professional processing facilities
In general, a professional approach uses the same principles of struggle, but at a higher quality level. So, the primary cleaning can be performed by grinders and hand-held machines provided with abrasives of sufficient grain size. At the stages of antiseptic and biological exposure fungicidal solutions are used, which are distinguished by a powerful chemical effect. As for the final stage, the mushroom house with all the spores and traces is finally eliminated by microwave equipment, which heats the surface with microwaves at a temperature of about 75 ºC. How justified is the appeal to such assistance? Professional treatment is beneficial both in terms of the destruction of the fungus and environmental safety of the premises. But the cost of such a service is on average 1.5-2 thousand rubles. for 1 m 2 . Obviously, home remedies will cost much cheaper.
How to prevent the appearance of fungus?
Of course, than spending time and money fighting a different kind of enemy, it is better to prevent its appearance in advance. What is required for this in the case of fungi? First of all, poor ventilation contributes to its development. Therefore, all the dark and stuffy corners of the house should be well ventilated. The same measure will reduce the moisture coefficient, which is attractive for both woody and white house mushrooms, which can appear even under the bath due to local leaks. It is also worth performing warming up the premises. Especially in the basement, an effective preventive measure will be the periodic use of heating equipment that minimizes the processes of dampness.
Conclusion
In the matter of biological protection at home, an integrated approach is always important. Eliminating one reason, do not forget about the other. Therefore, in addition to creating an unfavorable environment for the appearance of malicious guests, it will not be out of place to take care of the quality of the building materials themselves. The fact is that the mushroom house, even in humid conditions, will not develop on wood material that has previously undergone special processing. Even at the construction stages, it is recommended to cover the same logs and boards with special compounds for biological protection. This is less true for other structures, but, as practice shows, the epicenter of the spread of fungus is almost always wood.