How Do You Remove Mold From Painted Outdoor Wood Furniture?
What looks like dirty gray or black spots on your painted outdoor wood furniture may actually be mold beginning to grow. If you clean the area thoroughly and the painted wood still has patches that appear to be dirty, then you can assume that mold is growing on your wood furniture. Taking action quickly to remove the mold can prevent it from damaging the wood furniture underneath the paint. How do you remove mold from painted outdoor wood furniture? Follow these steps. Wipe the dirty-looking areas that may be mold with 1 cup of chlorine bleach mixed into 1 gallon of water. Wipe the entire surface with a clean sponge dipped in the chlorine and water. Be sure to wear protective gloves. If the surface area does not wipe clean and the dirty-looking spots remain, then you must assume that the mold growth has penetrated the paint. Go on to Step 2. If the dirty-looking areas wipe off, then you have caught the mold in time and no further action, other than keeping the surface clean and dry, is