Conquering Control’s Mold and Real-World Mold Woes: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you fighting mold? Whether it is the strange Mold in the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) or the common mildew in your bathroom, this guide can help. Let’s focus on defeating both digital and real-life mold.
Dispatching Mold-1 in Control: Boss Battle Breakdown
First, that tough Mold-1 boss in Control. This fungus is challenging, but with the right strategies, you can defeat it.
Mold-1’s Arsenal: Poison and Prosthetics
Mold-1 will attack. Expect poison bullets that will make you rethink your gear, and an arm flinging attack that’s more of a fungal fastball than a friendly gesture.
Dodging and Weaving: Evasion Tactics
Prefer not to catch fungal projectiles? Smart choice. Float around the arena. Use the large blocks as shields. Treat it like hide-and-seek, but higher stakes.
Offensive Strategy: Launch and Load Up
Time for a counterattack. The key to defeating Mold-1? Variety. Throw objects at it using your Launch power. When it’s vulnerable, switch to your Service Weapon. Alternate strategies to keep consistent pressure.
Mold Eradication 101 in Control (and Beyond)
Mold is prevalent in Control. It requires attention. The FBC has a process for addressing it, and so do we.
Green Glowing Goodness… Gone!
You need to target six glowing mold balls. Imagine it as an active fungal whack-a-mole. Use your Service Weapon for precise shots, or launch objects at them. Either way, those mold balls must be *popped*.
The Mold’s Humble Abode: Research Sector
This annoying mold originates from the Research Sector. Specifically, it traces back to the Active Threshold. Think of it as the mold’s fancy lounge in the Oldest House.
‘What a Mess’: Mold-Cleaning Missions
If the main game has mold, prepare for the ‘What a Mess’ missions. You’ll hunt plant locations? Think of this as your extra credit in fungal combat. These missions focus on improving FBC’s cleaning efforts.
Mold Immunity: Your Fungal Force Field
Tired of feeling sick in moldy areas? Jesse understands your struggle. Luckily, there’s a solution: Mold Immunity.
‘Old Growth’ Quest: Your Ticket to Immunity
The ‘Old Growth’ side mission provides your way to mold-free life. This quest unlocks The Pit and immunity. It starts when Dr. Underhill develops a Mold cure pill.
Sample Collection: Five Finger Discount (on Mold)
To begin immunity, Dr. Underhill needs ingredients. Specifically, gather five mold samples. Explore the environment and find that dark hole. Talk to Underhill after gathering samples, and gain Mold Immunity. Consider this your freedom card from mold.
Real-World Mold Prevention: Keeping it Clean and Dry
Now let’s shift to the mold that might lurk within your home. Prevention is always better than cure.
- Dry Clothes Outside: Fresh air prevents mold. Let laundry dry in sunlight.
- Open a Window (and Shut the Door?): Open windows for fresh air, but keep doors closed to control humidity.
- Control Smoky Atmospheres: Avoid smoke in kitchens. Keep good ventilation.
- Care for Your Pets: Groom pets regularly and clean their areas to minimize dander.
- Detox Your Home: Use natural cleaning products and cut back on chemicals that may foster mold.
- Don’t Overstuff: Eliminate clutter that holds moisture. Declutter spaces to enhance air circulation.
- Get Rid of Dust Mites: Dust mites thrive in humidity. Dust and vacuum regularly.
- Regularly Clean Carpets: Carpets can attract mold. Vacuum often and consider professional cleaning.
- Ventilation is Your Friend: Improve humidity by opening windows, using exhaust fans, and considering dehumidifiers.
Mold Assassins: Weapons of Mold Destruction
Despite prevention, mold can sneak in like a ninja spore. Fear not! We have the tools to combat it.
Bleach vs. Vinegar: The Great Debate
A diluted bleach solution (1 cup bleach to 1 gallon water) works on hard surfaces. But don’t use bleach everywhere; white vinegar serves as a gentler option for porous surfaces.
Hydrogen Peroxide: The Bubbly Bruiser
Use 3% hydrogen peroxide on mold to bubble away stains and spores. It cleans effectively without harshness.
Baking Soda: The Scrubbing Savior
A paste made of baking soda and water serves as a gentle scrubber for mold removal.
Borax: The Preventative Powerhouse
Borax mixed with water cleans while preventing future mold growth. Think of it as your defense against mold.
Tea Tree Oil: The Aromatic Avenger
A few drops of tea tree oil in water create a potent mold-fighting spray. Plus, it provides a pleasant smell while tackling mold.
Commercial Cleaners: The Big Guns
Sometimes, you need bigger aids. Commercial mold removal products target significant infestations effectively. Read labels before use.
Essential Oils and Lemon: The Natural Nuke
Essential oils (like tea tree) and lemon also work as natural antiseptics that kill mold while providing a pleasant aroma.
Mold Control Products: Your Shopping List for a Mold-Free Life
If you want products beyond DIY, check these mold-control items available for purchase.
- Concrobium Mold Control: It eliminates mold spores as it dries, combating them at their roots.
- RMR-86: Recommended by Moldman after years of experience. This endorsement speaks volumes.
- Mold Armor: They permanently address mold and mildew with detection and removal products.
- BioCide 100: Versatile and effective, cleans mold from various surfaces.
- Pine-Sol: A classic for hard surface mold that leaves a fresh pine scent.
- Clorox Disinfecting Bleach & Tilex Mold & Mildew Remover: Classic bleach products provide strong mold-killing power.
Heat ‘Em Up: The Fiery Finish for Mold
Want to eliminate mold through heat? Utilize high temperatures.
Temperature Takedown: 140°F (60°C) and Up
Mold spores cannot withstand high temperatures. Heating beyond 140°F (60°C) will typically kill them.
Heat’s Mechanism of Mayhem
Heat disrupts the structure of mold cells, serving as an effective method to eliminate them.
Mission Mania: Control’s Quest Count
A quick return to Control for those who enjoy completionism. Curious about the number of missions in your mold-fighting journey?
- Total Missions: 46 (ish): Includes DLCs and exclusives.
- Total for non-PS players? About 45 missions, but who’s counting? Expect multiple directives ahead.
- Main Story Missions: 10: The core narrative guiding your experience.
- Side Missions: 18: Extra objectives add chaos to the main story.
- DLC Missions: Additional quests to explore Control’s universe.
- PS Exclusive Mission: Sorry Xbox and PC players; some missions are console exclusives.
- Time to Beat: Main objectives take around 11 hours, while 100% completion spans about 28.5 hours.
You have the tools now. Whether confronting Mold-1 in the Oldest House or cleaning mildew at home, you’re prepared to tackle all fungal threats. Cleanse yourself and your surroundings!
