Clean Mildew Off Wood Table

Using a stiff bristle brush on wooden furniture could damage its finish.

Clean mildew off wood table.

Wash down sealed or painted wood if the mold has grown on painted wood like an interior door or a sealed wood finish like floors begin by washing down with a liquid dishwashing detergent and water solution. If your results are not satisfactory vinegar is a very effective mold killer. If the furniture appears free of mildew upon inspection then you can finish drying it. Use a soft bristled brush to scrub down the surface.

Moisten a sponge with the solution and gently scrub the mold and mildew until it is gone. Dry and keep dry. If the mildew persists you can try a vinegar solution instead. If the bleach solution does not completely remove the.

Begin by mixing one gallon of water with cup of bleach in the bucket. Mix one tablespoon of detergent to one quart of water. Otherwise reapply the solutions as needed. Fill a second bucket with plain clean water.

For best results move the furniture outside clean it as described with the bleach solution and then allow it to air. Spritz the affected areas with vinegar from a spray bottle and leave it to sit for about an hour. Use a spray bottle filled with vinegar and spray the mildew affected area. Avoid letting water set on the wood for too long as it may cause damage.

Effective black mold cleaners 1 cup bleach mixed with one gallon of water 1 teaspoon tea tree oil and 1 cup of water 2 parts water mixed with 1 part hydrogen peroxide 1 cup borax mixed in one gallon of water pure distilled vinegar.