How Do You Clean Mold & Mildew From Wood?
Going down to the basement to retrieve a piece of wooden furniture, only to find it covered with mold and mildew, can be heartbreaking. But moldy wood can usually be salvaged, as long as the mold is hasn’t eaten away at the piece’s structural integrity. The important thing to remember is that you have to remove the mold, not just kill it; you have to scrub the wood, not just disinfect it. Always wear gloves when you’re working with mold, and make sure you wash or dispose of any cleaning materials that come into contact with the mold quickly. Identify where the mold and mildew is coming from and fix the moisture problem before cleaning the wood. Mold will return quickly if the root problem has not been addressed. Consider investing in a dehumidifier. Put on rubber gloves and make sure the area you are working in is well-ventilated. Remove surface mold by scrubbing the wood with hot soapy water. Scoth-Brite pads with sponges attached work well for this. Scrub vigorously, but be careful n
