"Unexpected Culinary Adventures: Between Delays and Remedies in Kitchen Renovation"

Hello everyone! 😊 Today, I want to share the latest adventure in the world of renovations, a journey filled with surprises, delays, and a good dose of humor. The protagonist? The new kitchen! 🍲🏡

It all began with the excitement of getting a completely new kitchen. The expected delivery date was in early February, but, as often happens in these cases, fate had other plans. The kitchen is schedule for the end of February, with a two-week delay. But who cares, thought the homeowners, just a small obstacle.

An unexpected discovery awaited him:

thick black mold had taken over the walls. Panic? No, well maybe a little 😉, but realizing that something needed to be done, they turned to me for help. And with the awareness that a serious treatment was needed before installing the long-awaited new kitchen, the adventure with mold and its nemesis, mold sanitization, began. 🚿✨

I want to share the crucial steps that must be followed to tackle this situation effectively.

Let's start by dispelling a myth about bleach: it's a common mistake to think that it whitens and solves the problem. In reality, bleach tends to hide but doesn't completely eliminate mold. Apple cider vinegar, while useful for cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces, feeds mold, and white vinegar, despite its degreasing and disinfecting properties, doesn't act deeply.

The key to eliminating walls infested with mold, fungi, or algae is the use of an antimold sanitizer. Here are the right steps we followed:

1. Antimold Sanitization: The application of a specific mold sanitizer is essential to eliminate the problem at its root. 🧽💪

2. Choosing the Right Paint: Selecting the right paint is influenced by various factors, with the cause of the problem taking precedence. The most suitable material must be identified to ensure effective and lasting coverage. 🎨🏠

3. Drying: After sanitization and painting, allowing complete drying of the walls is crucial. This step is essential to prevent the return of mold. ☀️🌬️

4. Seasonal Considerations for Drying: Taking the season into account, it's advisable to plan drying considering weather conditions. In case of frequent rains, it might be better to wait for a more favorable period. ☔🌦️

5. Kitchen Installation: Only once the previous steps are completed, we are ready to proceed with the installation of the new kitchen. 🔧🛠️
   

Airing the Environment for Kitchens Against Cold Walls: An important piece of advice is to frequently air the environment, especially for kitchens against cold walls. Mold tends to develop on walls experiencing different temperatures on both sides, like cold dampness outside and warmth inside. Maintaining adequate air circulation can help prevent mold formation. 🌬️❄️🏠

A small hiccup in the original plan:

The installation of the new kitchen, scheduled for tomorrow, has been unavoidably canceled due to the necessary intervention on the mold.

Tomorrow will be dedicated to complete sanitization. 🚿🧼

Remember, in the kitchen and in life, surprises are always around the corner. Stay tuned for the continuation of this culinary adventure! 🎉🍽️