How to Clean Mold From Wood
Mold can ruin the look of wood. It does not matter if the wood is on floors, furniture or molding because if it is left on the object, it can eat through the wood. The wood can be left unstable and unusable. The green, black or gray fuzz can be cleaned easily if it is caught in its early stages. You can save yourself some money by cleaning it and not replacing it.
How to Clean Mold From Wood
Materials Needed
- Plastic gloves
- Mask
- Sponge
- Soap
- Water
- Clean cloth
- Bleach
- Spray bottle
1. Open up all windows and doors to ventilate the area.
2. Put on plastic gloves to protect your hands and a mask to keep from inhaling the mold spores.
3. Wet a sponge with soap and water. Clean the wood item with the soap and water. Make sure you do not reuse the sponge. Discard it after it is used.
4. Use clear water and a clean cloth to rinse the soap from the wood item. Allow the wood piece to completely dry.
5. Mix one capful of bleach and water in a spray bottle. Spray the item and allow it to dry by air. The bleach will kill the mold.
6. Clean the item soap, water and a clean cloth. Go over the item to remove all traces of the bleach. Rinse the wood item again. Allow the item to dry.