Cleaning Mold Mildew Off Wood Furniture

Then vigorously wipe the furniture with a sponge or washcloth.

Cleaning mold mildew off wood furniture.

Wear goggles a mask and gloves to protect you from the mold. Use a soft bristled brush dip it in the soapy solution and gently scrub the moldy surface. Use a vacuum with a hepa filter to remove surface mold. Mix water and a non ammonia detergent together and scrub the entire surface.

You can therefore stick to a mild cleaning solution a simple mixture of dishwashing detergent. As the mold spores haven t penetrated through to the wood you can use a mild cleanser to remove the surface mold with a high rate of success. Painted or stained wood is easier to clean as the mold is not able to penetrate the stain or paint. Wash down sealed or painted wood if the mold has grown on painted wood like an interior door or a sealed wood finish like floors begin by washing down with a liquid dishwashing detergent and water solution.

You may need to repeat this process several times before the affected areas are completely clean. If the wood you re dealing with is either painted or stained that means the mold has not penetrated. To remove light mold from wood furniture add cheap vodka to a spray bottle and coat the furniture with it before allowing the piece to air dry in direct sunlight. If you re removing mildew from a piece of indoor wooden furniture use a water filled spray bottle paying special attention to the mildew laden areas.

Mix one tablespoon of detergent to one quart of water. Use a soft bristled brush to scrub down the surface. The bleach will kill the mold and mildew so you should not see any signs of it after this stage. Use a white rag to wipe down the furniture where the mold and mildew are.

To remove stubborn mold scrub the furniture down with a detergent or bleach solution using a stiff bristled brush. If the mold is extremely resistant try sanding it away with sandpaper. Disinfect your furniture by mixing 1 cup of bleach for every 5 cups of hot water in a bucket.