Can I clean up black mold myself? Although you can get rid of mild black mold problems yourself, we recommend leaving it to a professional because some species are toxic and cause severe health problems. You can read more about house mold types and black mold vs.

For a natural solution to getting rid of black mold, combine one part baking soda with five parts distilled white vinegar and five parts water in a spray bottle. Alternatively, you can use a chemical-based mold and mildew remover, all-purpose cleaners, bleach or dish soap.

Spray a solution of 10% fresh bleach to 90 percent water on any visible mold. Let the solution sit for 10 minutes. Rinse and allow the area to dry.

For removal of black and white mold, spray the area with the half water and half vinegar solution. Once it is wet (this keeps the mold spores from spreading through the air), scrub all affected areas until the mold is gone. The vinegar solution both cleans the area and kills the mold. Allow the area to dry fully.