How to get rid of fungus on the tile forever!

It is good when the apartment is warm and cozy, conducive to relaxation and comfortable living. To spoil such an idyll can an uninvited guest - a fungus. Very often, fungal lesions are observed between the tile joints of the bathroom and in places where humidity is constantly increased. No less prone to fungus are other parts of the apartment, especially for those "secluded" places where there are all conditions.
Corner apartments are a lot of inconvenience, because the corner of the house, unprotected from external environmental factors, is always cold and damp, and as a result, mold fungi. Living with such "neighbors" is extremely dangerous, so it’s worth it once and for all to show these unicellular their place.

What is dangerous fungus?

At first glance, the dark group colonies represent only aesthetic inconvenience, forcing blush in front of the guests. But this is only half the trouble, the main danger is fungal spores that can travel freely in the air, which all residents of the apartment breathe.
Fungal spores can cause health problems such as:

• asthmatic attacks, as well as diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes and irritations;
• deterioration in general health;
• decreased immunity.

Young children are especially susceptible to infection by the fungus, which can get chronic diseases for life.

Fungus control methods

What science and technology did not invent in the fight against fungus: chemical solutions, special grouts, disinfectant detergents. But I will say from personal experience that all these drugs have a bunch of disadvantages:
1. High cost - a good grout costs the price of the tile itself, so you should give a considerable amount of money to fight the fungus.
2. Detergents (anti-fungal) do not have a long validity period, and within a couple of weeks after their application the picture repeats the same, forcing them to spend money on the purchase of such an agent again.
3. Chemical disinfection, carried out by specialists, makes you leave your home for a long time, which also causes inconvenience. Plus, such a service is expensive and not long-term.
Stop growing the fungus!
After reading a lot of literature, and having studied what I'm dealing with, it occurred to me a great idea to try to destroy the fungus myself. Since there is no special money for this procedure, I will tell you about the most economical and long-term method of combating fungus.
The main goal of my work is not only to destroy the fungus, but also to prevent its reappearance on the tile and the seams between it.
So, for the whole process you will need a few things:

• slaked lime (worth a penny, you can buy at any hardware store);
• any washing powder;
• glass container (in my case a regular 500 ml jar);
• latex gloves;
• gauze respirator;
• old toothbrush;
• thin brush for painting (it is better to take the hardest).

The first stage of work is the removal of the fungus. To do this, take 2 tablespoons of the powder, pour hot water (250 ml), mix well and let stand for 5 minutes.
After that, you need to put on a respirator and gloves and, dipping a toothbrush in soapy water, go through all the seams, thoroughly cleaning out the dirt.
By the number of black streaks it is possible to evaluate how much the tile is seeded and how dangerous it is for life. When all the seams are cleaned, you need to leave everything as it is for 30 minutes, and then wash the entire tile completely with a clean soft cloth.
The second stage is drying. After cleaning, the tiles and seams should dry well. To do this, it is best to open the windows or turn on the hood. Two hours of ventilation will be enough to dry completely.
The third stage is grouting. Having used all sorts of grouts of the Ceresit type and its analogues many times in my practice, I was overcome by grief, which came already in the second week after the process of sealing joints. The expensive component fell off from the intended place, and the story with the fungus was repeated more than once.
Having learned from literature that the fungus does not live in an alkaline environment, I decided to try to wipe the joints with ordinary slaked lime, and the result exceeded all my expectations. To do this, you need to dilute lime in a 1: 1 ratio with water, let stand for 10 minutes, and using a regular clerical brush, apply the solution to the seams.
Then let it dry well in the open by opening a window or transom. After the tile dries, you need to remove the lime residue on the ceramic surface, which is not difficult to do with a soft cloth and citric acid diluted in water.
The result is magnificent, the seams are white and beautiful, but the biggest advantage is that they do not get wet and do not contribute to the formation of fungus. Even in the bathroom, where the whole family bathes daily, the seams remain white and without fungus for quite a long time.
Thanks to this simple method, once a year it is enough to completely clean the seams between the tiles with a washing solution and wipe with lime and you can forget about the fungus forever! Cheap and cheerful, and most importantly very effective!