How Do You Clean Mildew From Unfinished Wood?
Mildew forms on unfinished wood when mold spores settle on the surface. If the unfinished wood is damp or in a humid environment, it is susceptible to mildew growth. Mildew is unsightly, diminishes the wood’s appearance and will eventually eat away at the wood. Remove mildew from unfinished wood at first sight to prevent it from spreading. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon warm water. Add 6 tbsp. trisodium phosphate or washing soda to the bucket. Trisodium phoshphate and washing soda are both mild alkalis that are effective at removing mildew. Fill a second bucket with plain water. Dip a scrub brush into the bucket of cleaning solution. Scrub the mildewed wood with the scrub brush and cleaner. Rinse out the scrub brush in the bucket often to avoid reapplying the mildew to the wood. Rinse the wood with a rag dipped in the bucket of plain water. Change the rinse water, if necessary, as it becomes soiled. Absorb excess moisture from the wood with a towel. Allow the wood to air-dry the rest of t
