How Do You Remove Mold & Mildew From Wood?
Mold and Mildew can grow on wood that is new and therefore high in moisture, repeatedly dampened, or exposed to high humidity like in your basement, crawl space, closets, or near the pool or lake. Warmth, poor lighting, and a lack of air circulation also contribute to the growth of molds and mildew. Grease, food particles, and other soiling can provide nutrients necessary for molds and mildew to grow. Once the mold spores are established, they grow quickly and can be difficult to remove. The smell of mildew may be your first clue that mold is beginning to grow. How do you remove mold and mildew from wood? Remove paint or varnish from wood if the mold is growing underneath it. Wash the surface of the mold and mildew covered wood with a combination of trisodium phosphate (available at paint or hardware stores) and chlorine bleach to remove the mold and mildew. You may also use a combination of washing soda and chlorine bleach. Mix 8 to 10 tabelspoons of trisodium phosphate to each gallon
