How Do You Remove Mold On Antique Wood?
Mold on antique wood is disheartening and frightening. The last thing you want is for your antique wood piece to be ruined by mold. Mold can be cleaned from antique wood without compromising the piece itself. It is important to remove mold from antique wood at first sight before the mold begins to deteriorate the wood. Use the proper products and techniques to safely and effectively clean antique wood of mold. Remove as much loose mold as possible from the wood. Use a soft brush vacuum cleaner attachment or a hand-held broom to brush away loose mold from the wood. Place a few drops of dish soap into a bucket. Fill the bucket with water as hot as you can tolerate. Dip a rag into the bucket of soapy water. Wring out the rag well. Wood and moisture do not mix, so it is important to not soak the wood with the water. Wipe down the molded antique wood with the rag. Apply pressure while wiping to remove the mold. Continue wiping until the mold has been removed. Rinse and wring out the rag oft