How do I get rid of mushroom fungus in my house?

Apply a mixture of one part bleach to three parts warm water to the area where the mushrooms grow. Pour the mixture onto the area and scrub the surface with a sponge or cloth. Be sure to wear a mask when doing this, and try to make the area as well-ventilated as possible.

Do you have to sterilize mushroom substrate?

Preparing Substrate Water will need to be added to the substrate and it may also need to be amended with extra nutrients. Once that is ready, the substrate needs to be sterilized or pasteurized. This kills off any competing mold or bacteria and gives the desired species of mushroom the best chance at taking hold.

Can you reuse mushroom grow bags?

Reuse the Bag Although you probably want to start with new bags when making fruiting blocks or propagating spawn bags, you can always reuse your bags for other purposes, as long has you haven’t cut the bag open for fruiting. You can also reuse the bag to make mini straw logs instead of using poly tubing.

How do you steam sterilize a mushroom substrate?

Introduce the hot steam from your water tank into the barrel (e.g., at the bottom). Let the process run for 12 to 15 hours. During the process, make sure you have enough water in your tank. Remove the bags and let them cool down for at least 24 hours.

What does contaminated mycelium look like?

If you spot green, blue, grey, or black patches on or in your fruiting box, your culture is most likely contaminated. Do keep in mind, however, that small blue stains in the mycelium may just be bruising and not mould. Slimy patches on your grain or mycelium signify excess moisture and possible bacterial contamination.

How do I get rid of green mold on mycelium?

A Q-tip soaked in household bleach and applied to any green spots works great. Make sure to look around, note that TINY green speck above and to the right of the obvious contaminant. Please note this does NOT kill the trichoderma mycelium underneath, which is probably larger than the green spot you see.

How do you sterilize a mushroom substrate without a pressure cooker?

How to Sterilize Mushroom Substrate Without A Pressure Cooker?

1. Cold sterilization with chemicals. This is one of the cheapest ways to sterilize your substrate because it involves no heating.
2. Scalding. Boiling water.
3. Peroxide. 3\% Hydrogen Peroxide.
4. Cold Fermentation.