If you are using raw untreated wood as I was with these slats, use bleach to be on the safe side. I recommend using pickling vinegar (opens in new tab) because it's more acidic than normal vinegar.' Vinegar will penetrate deeply into the wood and get rid of the mold. Vinegar is a great option for porous materials such as wood. Tony Adams, from (opens in new tab) adds 'Once you get rid of the mold, you will have to get rid of the mold stains. I like to use Seep's eco-friendly dish cloths (opens in new tab) as you can wash them afterward. Let it air dry for an hour or so, in the sun if you can as this will help sanitize the area and clear those spores furthermore, before wiping it down with a clean dish/microfiber cloth. You'll want to mix equal parts vinegar and water, then add this to a spray bottle and spritz it evenly over the affected area to remove the final spores. I tend to stock up on Heinz basic white vinegar from Amazon (opens in new tab) (cheap and cheerful). I would use vinegar to lift light mold stains remaining on the wood or, if you're removing mold from treated wood. Spray the affected area, rub with soft-bristled brush. 'If the mold has not penetrated the wood, use a teaspoon of Dawn in a spray bottle filled with warm water. Renee Kraus, founder of Renee's Cleaning Services (opens in new tab) recommends using Dawn dish soap which you can bulk buy on Amazon (opens in new tab). Repeat the rounds and honestly, this lifted off a lot of the mold for me. Use the toothbrush, and a fair amount of elbow grease, and start scrubbing away at the affected areas. I had about 20 slat ends to treat so I tripled those quantities and refreshed the mix every 4-5 slats to ensure I wasn't scrubbing super dirty water back onto the wood. Treat the area with dish soap and warm waterĭepending on how much you have to clean, mix about 1tps dish soap to 1 cup warm water. Be sure to clean your vacuum filter out after doing this. Lots of models now have HEPA filters which is a feature you should look out for if you have allergies. Hoover excess black moldĮspecially in cases where you have quite a lot, take your best vacuum or handheld and hoover up what you can to remove the spores.
I took this outside as it was a dry day, and it's better to remove mold in an aerated space anyhow.
You will however always want to wear a mask, rubber gloves, a long-sleeved top and pants, goggles/your glasses to stay protected against any spores and cleaning agents you're using. Of course, you could reach for one of the best mold sprays but half the time, you'll have what you need under the kitchen sink or in your pantry. The tools you use will depend on what type of wood/wooden piece of furniture you're cleaning and on how bad the mold is.
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