How Do You Clean Mold From Wood Furniture?
Mold is a fungus that thrives on organic materials. Wood is just such a material, particularly if it has been exposed to water or high humidity. You can usually prevent mold from forming by regularly cleaning your furniture, and controlling the temperature and moisture in your house. But if mold should form on your wooden furniture, clean it as soon as possible. Mold can typically be removed from furniture with a few easy steps. Prepare a cleaning solution consisting of one part mild detergent and four parts water. Apply the solution to the wood furniture with a rag or sponge. Wipe away the solution with a rag that has been submerged in water. Allow the wood’s surface to dry. Unless the wood was submerged or exposed to water for an extended period of time, the piece of furniture should dry within an hour or two. You can speed up the drying process by aiming a fan at the furniture, or by placing it outdoors in direct sunlight. Prepare a solution of chlorine bleach and water if the mold
